Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program funds science-based creation and renovation of urban parks in underserved California communities, led by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
Funder: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Dates: August 28, 2026 (OGALS state-level deadline) | November 1, 2026 (NPS national competition deadline)
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$15 million per application; up to 50% of total project cost; ~$50–120 million available nationwide
Summary: Supports acquisition, development, or major renovation of parks and outdoor recreation spaces in urban and underserved communities.
Key Information: 50% non-federal match required; projects must serve qualifying urban areas or tribal lands.
Description
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered in California by the Department of Parks and Recreation, provides funding for projects that create, expand, or substantially renovate public parks and outdoor recreation facilities in urban and underserved areas. The initiative aims to increase access to quality outdoor spaces, improve community well-being, and promote environmental stewardship, especially in densely populated regions with limited parkland. The program is part of a nationally competitive grant process funded through the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund.
