Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant Program – 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity
The ORLP Grant Program funds projects in Alaska that create or improve public outdoor recreation spaces, focusing on underserved and urban communities.
Funder: Alaska Department of Natural Resources (State Parks)
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline) | November 1, 2030 (Final closing date)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $85,000,000 | Award range: $300,000–$15,000,000 | 1:1 non-federal match required
Summary: Supports the creation, improvement, or expansion of public outdoor recreation opportunities in Alaska’s communities, focusing on underserved and urban populations.
Key Information: Eligible projects must be maintained for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity and require at least 50% non-federal match.
Description
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant Program is a nationally competitive initiative, administered in Alaska by the Department of Natural Resources (State Parks) and funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The program is designed to support locally led projects that create, improve, or expand public outdoor recreation opportunities, particularly in underserved and urban communities. Eligible activities include land acquisition for public outdoor use, development of new parks and recreation facilities, and renovation or enhancement of existing outdoor areas. The ORLP program aims to address pressing community recreation needs, enhance equitable access to quality outdoor spaces, and ensure that funded projects remain available for public use in perpetuity.
