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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant Program is sponsored by National Park Service (administered through the Department of the Interior). The ORLP is a nationally competitive grant program that provides funding to enhance recreation opportunities in rural and urban communities. It supports creating new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorating existing parks, and forming connections between people and the outdoors.
This can include land acquisition, site development, or renovation of existing facilities.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local and tribal units of government with a population of 25,000 or more (federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native organizations, and Native Hawaiian community organizations are eligible regardless of population). Projects must be maintained and accessible exclusively for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. Requires a 1:1 match with non-federal dollars. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $192 million in total funding to local communities. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant Program is funded by National Park Service (administered through the Department of the Interior). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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