Austin Parks Foundation: Grants

How to Apply

Grants for Neighborhood Parks and Trails - How to Apply

Pre-Application Class Required

The next grant pre-application class will be Monday, April 23rd, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm, at the Austin Recreation Center - Arts & Crafts Room (1301 Shoal Creek Blvd, 78701). All applicants are required to attend our new pre-application class. If you would like to apply but can not attend, please call our office at 477-1566. Register for the Pre-Application Class Here.

Find the Right Grant for Your Park

Gerald Bartholomew Memorial Grant for Mountain Bike Trail Projects

Austin Parks Foundation is now accepting applications for grants of up to $500 for improvements to Austin's mountain biking trails. Funds may be used for trail building supplies, benches, signage, etc. Request an application from eric@austinparks.org.

Neighborhood Park Grants and Austin City Limits Music Festival Grants

The Austin Parks Foundation created our grants program to strengthen community investment and involvement in Austin's green spaces. Grant recipients are required to match awards with volunteer time and funds from local residents and businesses, in order to foster broad community participation. Our grants are open to both first-time project leaders and experienced community groups. Grants are for a one-year period.

What Can I Apply For?

We fund tools, equipment rentals, materials, park furnishings and professional services. For project ideas, see the complete list of projects below! We do not fund programming, events, classes, food and drink, or projects on private property.

How To Apply

The next grant application deadline is May 30, 2012. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed twice a year. Deadlines are May 30, and September 30.

You can download more information.
Applicants must attend the pre-application class.
Click here to request an application.

We are happy to pre-read your application and make recommendations and/or meet you on site to help consult on appropriate projects.

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