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Find similar grantsOutdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program is sponsored by National Park Service (administered through Maryland Department of Natural Resources). This program provides 50/50 matching grants for park projects in urban areas with a population of 25,000 or more, with a preference for projects in low-income communities.
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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants Program - Land and Water Conservation Fund (U.S. National Park Service) Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to the footer section Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants Program Montbello Open Space Park in Denver, Colorado, opened in 2021 with federal funds from an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant.
Mundus Bishop / Scott Dressel-Martin The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) is a nationally competitive grant program that provides funding to enhance recreation opportunities in rural and urban communities. ORLP’s funding helps communities to create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors. Recreation is core to the American experience.
ORLP is making recreation attainable for more Americans funding an array of projects from sports fields and playgrounds to walking trails, and community gardens. Land acquisition, site development, or renovation of existing facilities are all possible ORLP projects. Projects are locally led and designed to meet pressing community needs.
Since 2014, ORLP has invested over $385 million in projects nationwide with funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Apply for ORLP Grants on Grants. gov Learn about Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grants, application process, eligibility, timelines, and additional resources.
Basic ORLP Grant Requirements Find additional requirements and information in the Lands & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Manual . Population Eligibility - 25,000 or more, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native organizations, and Native Hawaiian community organizations, are eligible regardless of population.
Matching Requirement - ORLP reimburses up to 50% of all project costs. Applicants are responsible for finding other non-federal funds for at least 50% of project costs. Perpetuity Requirement - ORLP projects must be maintained and accessible exclusively for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity.
Other Land & Water Conservation Fund Requirements – As an LWCF program, ORLP projects must align with the LWCF Act, LWCF Manual , and your relevant state’s State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Updates to ORLP for 2026 in 2026 Technical assistance for ORLP applications Contact the National Park Service’s ORLP program via email . Case Studies of ORLP Grant Projects Last updated: June 8, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Maryland counties, municipalities, and state agencies may apply through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $300,000 to $15,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program is funded by National Park Service (administered through Maryland Department of Natural Resources). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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