Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year
This grant funds land acquisition and outdoor recreation facility projects in qualifying urban and tribal areas, requiring a 50% non-federal match and ensuring sites remain open for public recreation permanently.
Funder: National Park Service
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | November 1, 2027 | November 1, 2028 | November 1, 2029 | November 1, 2030
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$15,000,000 per award (typical); up to $125,000,000 total program funding over five years; 1:1 matching required (except select territories).
Summary: Supports land acquisition and development or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities in urban and tribal communities to increase public access and equity.
Key Information: Applications due annually via Grants.gov; projects must be in qualifying urban areas or tribal/Native communities.
Description
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service, provides competitive grants to support the acquisition of land and water for parks, as well as the development or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities in underserved urban communities and tribal or Native communities. The program aims to increase equitable access to outdoor spaces, enhance community health, and promote conservation, with a focus on areas where outdoor recreation opportunities are lacking. ORLP is part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program and operates on a 1:1 matching basis (50% federal, 50% non-federal funds required, except for certain U.S. territories).
