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 (1:1 match required); up to $85 million total program funding; expected 20–45 awards annually.
Summary: Supports land acquisition and development or renovation of public outdoor recreation facilities in qualifying urban and tribal areas through a competitive, annually recurring grant program.
Key Information: Projects must be maintained for public outdoor recreation in perpetuity and meet strict eligibility and matching requirements.
Description
This program provides competitive grants for the acquisition and development or renovation of public outdoor recreation spaces in urban areas and tribal communities. The initiative aims to expand access to parks, trails, and outdoor facilities, particularly in underserved or low-income areas, and is part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program. Funding supports projects that create or improve parks, playgrounds, trails, sports fields, community gardens, and similar facilities, with a focus on community needs, conservation, and equitable access. The grant requires a 1:1 non-federal match (except for certain insular areas) and mandates that funded sites remain dedicated to public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity.
