Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLPP) Grant
The ORLPP Grant funds the creation, acquisition, or renovation of parks in underserved urban areas to increase access to outdoor recreation and promote equitable green space.
Funder: Division of Conservation Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (State application/BID submission) | April 2027 (National application to NPS/Grants.gov)
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$15,000,000 per project; up to 50% reimbursement; total program funding ~$224M (national, recent round)
Summary: Supports acquisition, creation, or renovation of parks in underserved urban areas to improve access to outdoor recreation.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLPP) Grant provides funding to acquire parkland, develop new parks, or renovate existing parks in urban communities that lack sufficient recreational resources. The program targets projects that enhance outdoor recreation opportunities, promote equitable access to green spaces, and improve quality of life for underserved and disadvantaged urban populations. Funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), ORLPP is a competitive national program administered through state lead agencies, with an emphasis on projects that serve communities of at least 30,000 people in disadvantaged census tracts.
