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, except for certain insular areas); estimated total program funding $125 million; 20–45 awards per year.
Summary: Supports acquisition and development of land and facilities for public outdoor recreation in urban and tribal communities through competitive matching grants.
Key Information: Projects must be in qualifying urban areas or administered by eligible tribal/Native organizations; 50% non-federal match required for most applicants.
Description
This program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS), provides competitive matching grants for the acquisition of land and water, and for the development or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities, in urban and tribal communities nationwide. The goal is to expand access to public outdoor recreation, especially in underserved and low-income communities, and to support conservation, community engagement, and ecological benefits. Projects must be located in qualifying urban areas (population ≥25,000) or be administered by federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian organizations. The program is part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program and aligns with national priorities for equitable access, resilience, and community health.
