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Projects Funded by Our Grant Programs

The Open Space Authority's Grant Programs help connect people to nature in their neighborhoods by funding urban projects and programs throughout our jurisdiction. Learn more information about these projects located throughout Santa Clara Valley below.

Map of Grant Projects

Grant Projects

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Very Important Trails Access: Connecting Communities to Mayyan Ooyakma - Coyote Ridge

With support from the Open Space Authority, the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council (Ridge Trail) conducted a Very Important Trail (VIT) Community Access program at Máyyan 'Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve to expand public trail access and grow public support for recreation, protection and conservation at the preserve.
Grant Program Type
Urban Grant Program
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YOU(TH) Be The Change: Connecting Climate Change and Nature Education

With an Open Space Authority grant, Acterra aims to partner with the California Native Garden Foundation (CNGF) to co-create an outdoor/urban garden experience that links nature, food and planetary health to enrich their You(th) Be the Change curriculum that both organizations can incorporate into their educational programming.
Grant Program Type
Urban Grant Program
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Community Informed Facility Upgrade Planning to Expand Outdoor Education Experiences

At their Coyote Creek Field Station, San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory performs research, skills training and innovative science-focused educational outreach. This Open Space Authority grant funded field station improvements to accommodate the expansion of education and community outreach activities.
Grant Program Type
Urban Grant Program
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RideSV Enviro Series

With funding from the Open Space Authority, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition conducted a three-year bike ride series to deliver 12 rides working with partner organizations to enhance access to open space.
Grant Program Type
Urban Grant Program
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Oak Savannah Citizen Science Project

Developed by Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance (previously Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society) and funded by the Open Space Authority, the Oak Savanna Citizen Science Project is an education program that promotes citizen science, environmental awareness and an appreciation for the land and wildlife in Coyote Valley.
Grant Program Type
Urban Grant Program
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Joseph George Middle School Community Garden

The Open Space Authority helped fund Joseph George Middle School's Learning Lab/Community Garden, which promotes environmental education by expanding on an existing campus garden.
Grant Program Type
Urban Grant Program
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Ridge Trail Connection: Class I Trail Design Along Bailey Ave

Open Space Authority funds helped the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council solve a complex trail crossing in North Coyote Valley between the Santa Cruz Mountains and western foothills of the Diablo Range.
Grant Program Type
Urban Grant Program
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Championing Environmental Literacy in Campbell Elementary Schools

Supported by the Open Space Authority, Living Classroom partnered with the Campbell Union School District to continue an environmental education program focusing on three key areas: environmental literacy, connection to healthy food and life and earth science lessons.
Grant Program Type
Urban Grant Program