City of Richland Opens 2026 Park Partnership Grant Program Applications

​The City of Richland Parks and Public Facilities Department is now accepting applications for its 2026 Park Partnership Program, offering up to $40,000 in matching grant funds from the Park Reserve Fund to support community-driven improvements to City parks, trails, open space, and recreational facilities.
 
The Park Partnership Program is designed to support projects that:
 

• Improve or expand park and recreational opportunities for the general public
• Encourage private investment and community participation in developing park amenities
• Enhance quality of life for Richland residents

 
Eligible applicants may include community groups, nonprofit organizations, and other partners interested in working collaboratively with the City to enhance public recreational spaces.
 
Important 2026 Application Dates
 

• Application Window: January 21 – March 2, 2026
• Application Deadline: March 2, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
  (Deadline includes completion of the application interview with Parks & Public Facilities staff.)
• Mandatory Oral Presentation to the Parks & Recreation Commission:  April 9, 2026

 
More information regarding the program, including a link to the application can be found at www.richlandparksandrec.com/ParkPartnership.
 
Important Program Notice
Beginning in 2027, the Park Partnership Program will transition to one annual application cycle, held in the fall, with grants awarded the following spring.
 
2026 will be the only year with two separate application periods. A second application window will open in fall 2026 as part of this transition.
 
Applicants are encouraged to plan accordingly and take advantage of this year’s unique opportunity to apply during either cycle.
 
Additional details, including eligibility requirements, application materials, and submission instructions, are available on www.richlandparksandrec.com/ParkPartnership.