California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 5096.236

(a) An application for a local assistance grant pursuant to this article shall be submitted to the Director of Parks and Recreation for review. Except for an application for a grant under category (4) or (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 5096.231, the application shall be accompanied by certification from the planning agency of the applicant that the project is consistent with the park and recreation plan for the applicant's jurisdiction and would satisfy a demonstrated need.

(b) The minimum amount that may be applied for any individual project is ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

(c) Every application for a grant shall comply with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000)).

(d) Upon completion of the review of applications submitted pursuant to subdivision (a), approved projects shall be forwarded to the Director of Finance for inclusion in the Budget Bill.