Jessica Lagalo
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Community Outdoor Outreach Grant Coordinator
Austin, TX
Jessica Lagalo is the Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant Coordinator with Texas Parks and Wildlife, and the former Outdoor Education & Outreach Manager for the State Parks division. She currently supports and connects local community organizations that serve under-represented populations to TPWD resources, sites, and mission-oriented programs. The COOP Grant is a competitive application process, and provides project funding up to $60,000 for equipment, supplies, transportation, personnel, food, travel, and/or training that engages ethnic minorities, females, low income families, and/or individuals with disabilities in outdoor recreation, conservation, and environmental education. Applications open annually around August 1st and the deadline for submission is November 30th.