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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is sponsored by National Park Service (NPS). The nationally competitive ORLP program provides matching grant funding to enhance recreation opportunities in qualifying urban areas. These investments enable urban communities to create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors.
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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 Access the ORLP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), frequently asked questions (FAQ), and submit your application.
Programmatic Changes for 2026 Improvements based on new requirements from the EXPLORE Act and feedback from state, local, tribal, and non-governmental partners. 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).
We have a suite of materials to help you understand the ORLP program and develop a quality, competitive grant application. For the latest programmatic updates, please our Notice of Funding Opportunity FAQ on Grants. gov. Build your readiness for an Outdoor Resources Legacy Partnership grant application.
Learn how to write and submit a quality proposal. Understand the next steps in the application process. Live Technical Assistance Events Live events to help you learn more about Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grants.
Become an ORLP Grant Peer Reviewer Contact the National Park Service’s ORLP program via email . Last updated: September 11, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants for ORLP in Missouri include the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Division of State Parks as the lead funding agency; specific eligibility for sub-applicants (nonprofits) would be through this state agency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum funding amount that a project can request is $15 million. Minimum funding request is $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) are due June 30, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is funded by National Park Service (NPS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Missouri. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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