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STATE OF CALIFORNIA <br />DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION <br />Department Mission <br />The mission of the California Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide for the <br />health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the <br />state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural <br />resources, and creating opportunities for high -quality outdoor recreation. <br />Office of Community Engagement Mission <br />The mission of the Community Engagement Division is to encourage healthy communities by <br />connecting people to parks, supporting innovative recreational opportunities, embracing <br />diversity, fostering inclusivity, and delivering superior customer leadership through quality <br />customer services. <br />The Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) Mission Statement <br />The mission of the Office of Grants and Local Services is to address California's diverse <br />recreational, cultural and historical resource needs by developing grant programs, <br />administering funds, offering technical assistance, building partnerships and providing <br />leadership through quality customer service. <br />OGALS VISION GOALS <br />To Be: <br />❖ A leader among park and recreation professionals. <br />❖ Proactive in anticipating public park and recreation needs and how new legislation <br />and grant programs could best meet these needs. <br />❖ Honest, knowledgeable, and experienced grant administration facilitators. <br />❖ Sensitive to local concerns while mindful of prevailing laws, rules, and regulations. <br />❖ Perceptive to opportunities for partnerships, growth and renewal where few existed <br />before. <br />❖ Committed to providing quality customer service in every interaction and <br />transaction. <br />❖ Responsive to the needs of applicants, GRANTEES, nonprofit organizations, local <br />governments, legislative members, and department employees. <br />GRANTEE SPECIFIED GRANT PROCEDURAL GUIDE <br />