GRANT PROGRAMS
 

FOPR looks for projects which touch one of the following  areas in Oakland’s parks, facilities, community gardens or open spaces.  We focus in three areas:

Recreation: physical play or amusement used to enhance the body and mind.

Beautification: the growing of flowers, fruits, vegetables or plants and the protection of our environment.

Education: cultural appreciation of the heritage, traditions, art and life styles of different peoples.

FOPR has awarded over 300 grants to programs/organizations including:

• Feather River Jazz Camp

• The Oakland Fine Arts Summer School.

• Swim Lessons

• Butterfly Garden at the Lakeside Horticulture Center.

• Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling and Roller Hockey Equipment

• Sewing and Cooking Equipment

• Teen Poetry Writing

• Nature Walk Project

FRIENDS usually award grants 3 times a year in the Spring, Summer and Fall.  The next Grants Deadline is February 1st, 2008 by noon.  The other application deadlines for 2008 are February 1, April 1 and July 1.

If you would like to apply for a FOPR Grant,  click here to visit our Grants Application & Administration page or send your inquiries to:

Friends of Oakland Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 13267
Oakland, CA  94661

Applications can also be dropped off at our office located in the Lakeside Park Garden Center at 666 Bellevue Ave during office hours 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.