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); ~$85M total program funding; 35 awards expected annually
Summary: Supports land acquisition and development or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities in qualifying urban and tribal areas through competitive, matched grants.
Key Information: Projects must be in qualifying urban areas (25,000+ pop.) or tribal/Native communities; 50% non-federal match required; perpetual public access required.
Description
This program provides competitive grants to support the acquisition of land and water for parks and outdoor recreation, as well as the development or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities in qualifying urban areas and tribal, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities. Administered by the National Park Service (NPS) under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program is designed to increase equitable access to outdoor spaces, particularly in underserved and low-income communities. Projects must align with federal and national priorities and ensure permanent public access and use.
