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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year

National Park Service, Department of the Interior

Deadline
November 1, 2030Applications are due on November 1st each year. Selections should be announced within four months of the application…
Award size
$300,000 to $15 millionAbout 35 awards
Matching funds
RequiredYou must contribute some of the cost
Fit for small groups
Better for larger organizations

In plain language

This grant helps pay for land and water acquisitions and outdoor recreation facilities in urban areas or Native communities. It is meant to help state agencies, tribes, and organizations working in these areas.

The money can pay for

  • Acquiring land and water for parks
  • Developing new outdoor recreation facilities
  • Renovating existing outdoor recreation facilities
  • Projects in urban areas or Native communities

Who can apply

State governments, Native American tribal governments, and other eligible organizations can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Better for larger organizations. This grant is mainly for state agencies, tribes, and larger organizations, not for small community nonprofits like food pantries or youth programs.

Before you apply

  • Requires a 50% match of non-federal funds
  • Projects must be maintained for public use in perpetuity
  • Must be in a qualifying urban area or Native community
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). ORLP provides funding to 1) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and 2) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. ORLP is a program within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which provides matching grants to States. ORLP funding is available in addition to traditional LWCF state formula grants and does not affect state apportionments. ORLP projects must be within a Qualifying Area, defined as: • an urban area that has a population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census, or • 2 or more adjacent urban…

Read the full description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). ORLP provides funding to 1) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and 2) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. ORLP is a program within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which provides matching grants to States. ORLP funding is available in addition to traditional LWCF state formula grants and does not affect state apportionments. ORLP projects must be within a Qualifying Area, defined as: • an urban area that has a population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census, or • 2 or more adjacent urban areas with a combined population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census; or • an area administered by a federally recognized Indian Tribe or an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community organization. Additional requirements under the ORLP program: • Matching Requirement - ORLP is dollar for dollar match, meaning it covers up to 50% of all project costs. Applicants are responsible for providing non-federal funds for at least 50% of project costs. • Perpetuity Requirement - Projects assisted through ORLP must be maintained and accessible for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. This applies to the assisted park or site in its entirety, not just the area assisted by the grant funds. • Alignment with LWCF Law and Policy - As an LWCF program, ORLP projects must align with the purposes and requirements of the LWCF Act and LWCF Manual. • Alignment with National Priorities – Projects must be responsive to Executive and National priorities, including those outlined in Executive Order 14313, "Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission" and Secretarial Order 3442, "Land and Water Conservation Fund Implementation by the U.S. Department of the Interior."

Opportunity number
P26AS00125
Posted
June 8, 2026
Total funding
$85 million
Eligible applicants
State governments
Others (see eligibility details)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Eligibility details
In accordance with the EXPLORE Act (16 U.S.C. § 8464), the following entities are eligible to apply directly for funding through the ORLP Program:State and Territorial Lead Agencies, in each of the 50 states as well as American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin IslandsAbout State and Territorial Lead Agencies - In accordance with the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act (54 U.S.C. § 200305(a)), each state has a State Lead Agency designated by the state's Governor or by state legislation for the purposes of implementing LWCF. A State Lead Agency may submit applications on behalf of themselves or an eligible sub-recipient.Indian Tribes, meaning any Indian or Alaska Native Tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian Tribe (25 U.S.C. § 5130(2))Alaska Native communities or organizations, such as:Alaska Native Corporations including Regional Corporations, Village Corporations, Urban Corporations, and Group Corporations (43 U.S.C. § 1602(m))Native Hawaiian communities or organizations, such as:Native Hawaiian Organizations (54 U.S.C. § 300314)Native Hawaiian Homestead and Beneficiary Associations (43 CFR § 47.10)The following entities are eligible subrecipients and must apply through their State or Territorial Lead Agency:Political subdivision of a State or Territory, including cities and counties, or special purpose…
Assistance listing
15.916 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning
Agency contact
National Park Service
ORLP_Inquiries@nps.gov
202-697-2035
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Nonprofits are eligible here through the “Others” category. Read the eligibility details carefully.