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Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund
Project Contact: Senior Administrative Analyst, Erika Seward
530-265-1572, Erika.Seward@nevadacountyca.gov
About the Program
The Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund (OVSF) was established to fund projects or programs that respond to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and promote health and safety at highly impacted outdoor recreation destinations.
Nevada County recognizes the connection between the economic resilience of our community, the health of ecosystems, tourism, and outdoor recreation, and the timely opportunity to support community health, safety, economy, environment, and resilience. Nevada County experienced a significant increase in visitation to outdoor recreation destinations during the pandemic. Without appropriate infrastructure, this increased visitation strains local resources, creating environmental and safety issues at lakes, river crossings, trails, and similar outdoor recreation destinations.
Specifically, this project addresses the unmet need(s) at outdoor recreation sites to promote community health and safety, economic development, and resilience; and further the American Rescue Plan of America (ARPA) priority of “2.22: Strong Healthy Communities: Neighborhood Features that Promote Health and Safety”.
Funding Sources
The OVSF grant program provides up to $850,000 in one-time grants to eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, and special-purpose districts.
- The “Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant” program, as presented to the Board at its January 2022 Retreat, is funded by $400,000 from the General Fund and $450,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
- The first round of funding through ARPA resulted in 9 awards and $415,570 given to local organizations to affect change in Eastern and Western Nevada County. Learn more about those projects below.
- The second round of funding through ARPA and General Fund dollars resulted in 8 awards and $388,840 given to local organizations to affect change in Eastern and Western Nevada County. Learn more about those projects below.
How Funds Can Be Spent
The County sought proposals to the Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund for high-impact projects or programs that can be implemented in 2023 and/or 2024.
- Proposals must address unmet needs at outdoor recreation sites and promote public health and public safety; and should support economic development, enhance equitable access, promote environmental sustainability, address climate change adaptation, and promote resilience.
- Competitive proposals should be collaborative, highly leveraged, and “shovel-ready” for either the 2023 and/or 2024 recreation seasons.
Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Round 2 Proposals and Awards Process
STEPS | DESCRIPTION | STATUS |
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1 | Request for Applications Open to Public, visit Purchasing website - scroll to OPEN bids section | Completed, due 3/15/2023 |
2 | Application Technical Assistance Call February 10 & February 17 | Completed |
3 | Review Applications | Completed |
4 | Award Applications | Board to review and approve 8/8/2023 |
5 | Funds Distributed | Mid-September |
6 | Project completion | December 31, 2026 |
Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Round 1 & 2 Proposals, Awards, Maps, and Reports
- OVSF Round 2 Proposals & Awards
- OVSF Round 2 Map
- OVSF Round 1 Proposals & Awards
- OVSF Round 1 Reports
- OVSF Round 1 Map
Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund 2nd Round Grants | ||
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Project Title | Funding Awarded for Project | Additional Information on Project |
Bear Yuba Land Trust: Trail Stewardship and Outreach Program | $30,000 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 23-4130 (legistar.com) |
Nevada County Consolidated Fire: Station 82 – Pioneer Trailhead | $77,500 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 23-4129 (legistar.com) |
Sierra Gold Parks Foundation: Yuba River Enhancement Project | $71,000 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 23-4137 (legistar.com) |
South Yuba River Citizens League: Van Norden Meadow Trailhead Development | $59,000 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 23-4131 (legistar.com) |
South Yuba River Citizens League: River Ambassadors | $16,700 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 23-4136 (legistar.com) |
Truckee Dirt Union: Truckee Community Trails Stewardship Program | $20,000 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 23-4132 (legistar.com) |
Truckee Trails Foundation: Visitor Safety & Environmental Hazard Prevention | $74,280 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 23-4134 (legistar.com) |
Truckee Watershed Council: Euer Valley Sustainable Recreation and Habitat Protection Project | $40,000 | |
Total Funding in Round 2: | $388,480 |
Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund 1st Round Grants | ||
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Project Title | Funding Awarded for Project | Additional Information on Project |
Bear Yuba Land Trust: Adam Ryan Preserve Parking Area | $99,500 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 22-0789 (legistar.com) |
Bear Yuba Land Trust: Trailkeepers | $11,500 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 22-0798 (legistar.com) |
Bicyclists of Nevada County: Harmony Ridge Trail System | $13, 724 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 22-0790 (legistar.com) |
Nevada Irrigation District: Scotts Flat Parking | $18,000 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 22-0791 (legistar.com) |
South Yuba River Citizens League: River Ambassadors | $16,705 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 22-0799 (legistar.com) |
South Yuba River Citizens League: Golden Quartz Picnic Area Vault Toilets | $46,371 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 22-0792 (legistar.com) |
South Yuba River Citizens League: Wild & Scenic Trail Marker and Safety Signage Project | $75,000 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 22-0793 (legistar.com) |
Truckee Trails Foundation: Eastern Nevada County Visitor Safety & Environmental Hazard Prevention Program | $109,370 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 22-0794 (legistar.com) |
Truckee Trails Foundation: Visitor Safety & Environmental Hazard Prevention | $25,400 | COUNTY OF NEVADA - File #: SR 22-0800 (legistar.com) |
Total Funding in Round 1: | $415,570 |
Round One Progress Report 1
- ARPA Funding Request_First Round July 2022 BYLT TRAILKEEPER (July - August 2022)
- ARPA Funding Request_First Round July 2022 SYRCL River Ambassadors (July - August 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_ BONC Harmony Ridge (July - August 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_BYLT Adam Ryan Lot (July - August 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_NID Scotts Lot (July - August 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_SYRCL Golden Quartz (July - August 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_SYRCL Milemarkers (July - August 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_TTF Trailhead Infrastructure (July - August 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_TTF Visitor Safety and Environmental Hazard Prevention (July - August 2022)
Round One Progress Report 2
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_ BONC Harmony Ridge (Sept - Dec 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_BYLT Adam Ryan Lot (Sept - Dec 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_NID Scotts Lot (Sept - Dec 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_SYRCL Golden Quartz (Sept - Dec 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_SYRCL Milemarkers (Sept - Dec 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_TTF Trailhead Infrastructure (Sept - Dec 2022)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_TTF Visitor Safety and Environmental Hazard Prevention (Sept - Dec 2022)
Round One Progress Report 3
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_ BONC Harmony Ridge (Jan - March 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_BYLT Adam Ryan Lot (Jan - March 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_NID Scotts Lot (Jan - March 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_SYRCL Golden Quartz (Jan - March 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_SYRCL Milemarkers (Jan - March 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_TTF Trailhead Infrastructure (Jan - March 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_TTF Visitor Safety and Environmental Hazard Prevention (Jan - March 2023)
Round One Progress Report 4
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_ BONC Harmony Ridge (April - June 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_BYLT Adam Ryan Lot (April - June 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_NID Scotts Lot (April - June 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_SYRCL Golden Quartz (April - June 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_SYRCL Milemarkers (April - June 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_TTF Traihead Improvements (April - June 2023)
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_TTF Visitor Safety and Environmental Hazard Prevention (April - June 2023)
Round One Progress Report 5
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_SYRCL Golden Quartz_JulySeptember 23
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_NID Scotts Lot_July September 23
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_BYLT Adam Ryan Lot_July September 23
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_ BONC Harmony Ridge_JulySeptember 2023
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_TTF Traihead Improvements_JulySeptember 2023
- ARPA OVSF Round One Report_SYRCL Milemarkers JulySeptember 23
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Trisha Tillotson
Agency DirectorPhone: 530-265-1222
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Community Development Agency
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