Since its creation in 1990 by the voters of Sonoma County, the District continues to partner with the County, its cities, other public agencies and non-profit organizations to provide matching funds for projects that provide local open space, community recreation or public access and educational opportunities.
The District has approved grants for local entities totaling nearly $15 million which has funded land acquisition, the development of recreational amenities, and restoration of open space within or near urban areas. In 2009, the program will provide up to $2 million in matching grants and will match the applicant's contribution dollar for dollar. Below are the related documents and information to apply for a matching grant.
2009 Matching Grant Information
Application period for 2009 has closed as of October 30, 2009. Please check back in 2010 for future application dates.
Matching Grants Application
Matching Grants Guidelines
Matching Grants Process
Sample Budget
For project requiring acquisition assistance:
Appraisal Requirements
Appraisal Guidelines
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Request by the City of Healdsburg to assist in expansion to Giorgi Park in central Healdsburg.
Request by the non-profit, LandPaths, working in partnership with the City of Santa Rosa, to assist in providing public access improvements to the City owned Bayer Farm property in Southwest Santa Rosa.
Request by the City of Santa Rosa to assist in the purchase of 7-acres along Burbank Avenue in Southwest Santa Rosa, containing a portion of Roseland Creek, to create a community park and trail.
Request by the non-profit, Friends of Villa Grande, to assist in the purchase of a 1.8 acre riverfront property in Villa Grande, to restore the riparian forest on site and provide public access to the river and two beaches present on the property.
Request by the City of Petaluma, in partnership with the non-profit P.L.A.N. ( Paula Lane Action Network) to assist in the purchase of an 11.22-acre rural property in western Petaluma for use as an open space preserve , including walking trails and wildlife and scenic viewing. Additionally, P.L.A.N will facilitate on-site educational and agricultural programming for area residents.
Request by the City of Petaluma, in partnership with the La Cresta Ridge & Ravine Coalition, to assist in the purchase of 13.6 acres of land containing a prominent ridgeline offering highly scenic views of the City and surrounding area. The project will enhance existing open space and recreational opportunities for urban and rural residents including walking and hiking trails.
Request by Sonoma County Regional Parks to assist with phased improvements to Riverfront Regional Park near Windsor, namely to provide increased public access (trail improvements, expanding parking and park driveways, and providing increase picnic areas for visitors) to the Southern part of the park. Other improvements will include increased boating access to Lake Benoist and the Russian River as well as include riparian and lakeshore restoration.
