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 (Annual) | November 1, 2027 (Annual) | November 1, 2028 (Annual) | November 1, 2029 (Annual) | November 1, 2030 (Final)
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$15 million per award; $85 million estimated total funding; projects generally take 1–3 years
Summary: Supports land and water acquisition, new outdoor recreation facilities, and renovation of existing public recreation sites in qualifying areas.
Key Information: The entire assisted park or site must remain accessible for public outdoor recreation in perpetuity.
Description
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) is a nationally competitive grant program administered by the National Park Service within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program. It supports acquisition of land and water for public parks and outdoor recreation, development of new facilities, and renovation of existing recreation sites. Projects may combine acquisition and development, including trails, playgrounds, sports fields, community gardens, and water-based recreation facilities.
ORLP prioritizes expanding recreation access, particularly in low-income communities with inadequate park access. Other priorities include community and youth engagement, employment and training opportunities, public-private partnerships, government coordination, innovative or cost-effective recreation improvements, Native American gathering spaces, and conservation benefits. Funding supplements traditional LWCF state formula grants without affecting state apportionments.
