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 (up to 50% of project costs; 1:1 match required); estimated total program funding $85,000,000; 35 awards expected annually.
Summary: Supports land acquisition and the development or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities in qualifying urban areas and tribal/Native communities to expand public recreation access.
Key Information: Dollar-for-dollar match required (except for some insular areas); projects must be in qualifying urban/tribal areas and maintained for public recreation in perpetuity.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the National Park Service under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), provides competitive grants to acquire land and water for parks and outdoor recreation, or to develop or renovate outdoor recreation facilities in qualifying areas. The program aims to enhance equitable access to public outdoor spaces, particularly in underserved urban communities and tribal/Native lands. Projects must align with federal priorities for recreation, conservation, and community engagement, and are required to be maintained for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity.
