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2026 Local Government Grant Program is a grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, funded by Oregon Lottery proceeds, that supports the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of parks and public outdoor recreation areas across Oregon.
Approximately $15 million is available in the 2026 competitive cycle, split across Large grants (up to $1,000,000, due June 5), Small grants (up to $100,000, due June 18), and Planning grants (up to $50,000). Eligible applicants are cities, counties, metropolitan service districts, park and recreation districts, and port districts in Oregon. All funded facilities must be publicly accessible.
A live online informational webinar was offered in March 2026.
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Translate this site into other Languages Local Government Grant Program accepting applications for projects The 2026 Local Government Grant Program (LGGP) grant cycle is now open and accepting applications. This year, approximately $15 million in funds are available in this competitive grant process.
The purpose of the Program is to help local government agencies fund projects to acquire, develop and rehabilitate parks and public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Eligible applicants are cities, counties, metropolitan service districts, park and recreation districts and port districts. Learn more about applying for the grants at a live online webinar on March 19 at 10 a.
m. The webinar will help new and returning applicants navigate the application process and learn about the program. Register at: https://us06web.
zoom. us/webinar/register/WN_lowEQ51DRgWqSwufPy7J4w A recording of the workshop and presentation slides will be available after March 19 on the LGGP website: https://www. oregon.
gov/oprd/gra/pages/gra-lggp. aspx The LGGP website also includes additional information about the LGGP including past grant award recipients, the grant manual, application instructions, grant forms, and program schedule. Program grants are split into large, small and planning categories.
Grant application deadlines and maximum awards vary by grant type: ($1,000,000 maximum award): June 5 Small Grant Deadline ($100,000 maximum award): June 18 Planning Grant Deadline ($50,000 maximum award): June 18 Local governments can apply online at oprdgrants. org . Applicants will need to set up an account when applying for the first time.
This Oregon Lottery-funded grant program is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The program has awarded more than $100 million in reimbursement grant funds since 2000. OPRD’s budget does not include any general tax funds.
Questions can be directed to Jennifer Dimsho, LGGP coordinator, at Jennifer. Dimsho@oprd. oregon.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, metropolitan service districts, park and recreation districts, and port districts in Oregon. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows ~$15,000,000 total; up to $1,000,000 (Large), up to $100,000 (Small), up to $50,000 (Planning). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 18, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2026 Local Government Grant Program is funded by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (Oregon Lottery–funded). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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