At this time of enormous challenge, we at the California State Parks Foundation are committed to our mission and work to help protect, enhance, and advocate for California's magnificent state parks. We believe strongly in the ability of our grantees to make positive differences.  California State Parks Foundation is proud to announce the following grant awards for our FY2010 Round 1 Funding:

Volunteer Efforts
2009 Volunteer Celebration
District: Santa Cruz
Organization: Mountain Parks Foundation
Annual volunteer recognition event for Santa Cruz region state parks.

Education and Interpretation
C.A.S.T. for Kids
District: Inland Empire
Organization: C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation
Funding for the "Catch a Special Thrill" kids fishing program for disabled and disadvantaged youth at Lake Perris State Recreation Area. 

The Conifer Classroom
Organization: California Community Forests Foundation
District: Statewide
Funding towards educational resources for teachers, park docents, and park staff about coniferous forests. 

Gravity Barn Interpretive Panel Installation
Organization: Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association
District: Marin
Funding to for educational/interpretation panels at the Gravity Barn restoration site. 
Interpretive Panel Project at Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Gardens

Organization: California Native Plant Society
District: Diablo Vista
Design and installation of educational panels located inside Benicia SRA. 

Value Added Program
Organization: Patrick's Point State Park and the North Coast Redwood Interpretive Association
District: North Coast Redwoods
Funding will help pay for materials and supplies needed for students and volunteers for interpretive programs at the park, including jewelry making for Living History days, redwood for canoe building, and other field trip activities. 

Discretionary
Kids Don't Float
Organization: GFWC Placer Foothills Woman's Club
District: Auburn SRA
Sign Boards with life vests to loan out at Auburn SRA in both English and Spanish for water safety.