The Park and Recreation Development (PARD) Fund is a state-funded, noncompetitive, reimbursable grant program for eligible local governments or special purpose district entities that provide recreational opportunities within each county. PARD assists in the development of new public recreation facilities or with the enhancement/renovation of existing facilities.

Eligibility & Funding

• Projects need the endorsement of a majority weighted vote factor of County Legislative Delegation members. 
• Eligible entities are notified of new allocation amounts each July.
• County Area Available Balances: As of July 16, 2026

Program Details

• PARD Guidelines: PDF | Word
• Grant Cycle: Monthly
• Match: PARD is an 80-20 match grant program
• Application Deadline: Due on the 10th of each month
• All PARD applications must be submitted on our SCPRT WebGrants online portal.

Recently Approved Projects

• New PARD Approved Projects: As of August 14, 2026

Contact Information

• Alesha Cushman, PARD Grants Coordinator, 803.734.0185 or acushman@scprt.com