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ActiveNational Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior (DOI) · 2026

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program (Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP))

Quick Facts

Agency: National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior (DOI)
Funding: Not specified
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Urban areas (jurisdictions of at least 50,000 people), with priority for projects in economically disadvantaged areas. Eligible applicants can include government entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

About This Grant

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program (Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP)) is sponsored by National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior (DOI). The ORLP grant program, funded by the LWCF, enables communities to create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors in economically under-resourced communities.

It delivers funding to urban areas with priority given to projects in economically disadvantaged areas lacking outdoor recreation opportunities or access.

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Eligibility Requirements

Urban areas (jurisdictions of at least 50,000 people), with priority for projects in economically disadvantaged areas. Eligible applicants can include government entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program (Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP))?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Urban areas (jurisdictions of at least 50,000 people), with priority for projects in economically disadvantaged areas. Eligible applicants can include government entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program (Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP))?

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program (Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP)) is funded by National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior (DOI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program (Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP))?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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