Natural Resources
OVERVIEW
Cities and nonprofits across California and beyond are increasingly tasked with managing and protecting natural assets that also serve as economic drivers—think parks, trails, open space, waterfronts, and recreation corridors. These projects often aim to balance environmental protection with expanded public access, tourism development, and climate resilience. CPRA Strategies helps mission-driven organizations and municipalities turn those projects into funded realities. Whether the goal is to restore a coastal bluff, build a trail network, or expand outdoor programming in underserved communities, we bring the policy fluency, funding expertise, and political strategy needed to move projects forward.
SERVICES
Grant Writing Services
We specialize in securing public funding for outdoor access, recreation infrastructure, and natural resource protection. Our team regularly pursues grants through California’s Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program, the Urban Greening Program, and the State Coastal Conservancy, among others. We also pursue federal opportunities through the United States Forest Service, the National Park Service, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund. We develop full-scope proposals that emphasize equity, climate impact, economic benefit, and long-term stewardship—positioning projects as not just shovel-ready, but mission-aligned and community-driven.
Public Affairs Services
Outdoor access projects often require more than a good idea and a grant—they require political support, community alignment, and regulatory navigation. We help clients engage elected officials, regulatory bodies, and tourism stakeholders to build momentum and remove barriers. For California-based clients, we work within the framework of the California Environmental Quality Act and relevant state agencies to advance projects through approval and implementation. For clients in other states, we tailor outreach and advocacy strategies to the local context—always with a focus on demonstrating public benefit, economic return, and community support.