Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI) - Recurring 5 Year Notice
This grant funds land acquisition projects near military sites to expand outdoor recreation and disaster resilience, requiring a 50% cost match and perpetual public access, in alignment with national conservation priorities.
Funder: National Park Service
Due Dates: June 7, 2030 | November 1, 2030 | November 30, 2030
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$3,000,000 per award; estimated total program funding $9,000,000; up to 10 awards; 1–3 year project duration.
Summary: Supports land acquisition and outdoor recreation projects that protect military readiness and enhance public recreation near military installations, with a 50% cost-share requirement.
Key Information: Applications are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis until the final deadline; matching funds can include REPI program funds.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the National Park Service under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), provides support for projects that enhance public outdoor recreation and promote compatible land use near military installations or within ecologically related areas. The initiative aims to expand recreation access for military and civilian communities, buffer military operations against incompatible development, and improve disaster resilience. Projects must include a land acquisition component and be located within a designated Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Partnership Opportunity Area or Sentinel Landscape.
