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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

A community garden with several rows of large raised wooden garden beds, full of leafy green plants and vegetables

Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Park

The Open Space Authority contributed $425,000 toward the City of Santa Clara's project to create this 3-acre neighborhood park.
Grant Program Type
20% Funding Program
Grant Organization
City of Santa Clara
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Bill's Backyard

The Open Space Authority helped fund the Bill's Backyard: Bridge to Nature project, a 27,500-square foot outdoor nature education center adjacent to the existing Children's Discovery Museum.
Grant Program Type
Urban Grant Program
Grant Organization
Children’s Discovery Museum