Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program Grants – 2027 Round
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program Grants – 2027 Round funds Missouri projects to create or revitalize urban parks and recreation spaces, emphasizing access for underserved communities.
Funder: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: June 30, 2027 (Missouri applicants) | November 1, 2026 | November 1, 2027 | November 1, 2028 | November 1, 2029 | November 1, 2030
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$15,000,000 per project (matching required); 1–3 year project duration typical.
Summary: Supports the creation and revitalization of urban outdoor recreation spaces in Missouri’s urban areas through competitive matching grants.
Key Information: Missouri applicants must submit to the State Parks Division by June 30, 2027, ahead of the national NPS deadline.
Description
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program provides competitive, federally funded grants to support the acquisition, development, and revitalization of outdoor recreation facilities in urban areas. The program focuses on increasing equitable access to quality parks and outdoor spaces, especially in underserved and low-income communities. In Missouri, the program is administered by the Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks, which serves as the lead agency for application and submission to the National Park Service (NPS). The ORLP is part of a five-year funding framework (2026–2030) and complements the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
