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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is sponsored by National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior. This is a nationally competitive program that provides grant assistance to help underserved urban communities with limited access to publicly available outdoor recreation. Funds can be used for the acquisition and/or development of outdoor recreation spaces, including field and court sports.
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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. 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).
Technical assistance for ORLP applications Contact the National Park Service’s ORLP program via email . Last updated: May 13, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Underserved urban communities, including federally recognized Native American tribes, Hawaiian and Alaska Native communities. Eligibility has been expanded to a broader number of communities nationwide. Nonprofit organizations may be eligible if partnering with a local government entity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $125,000,000 nationwide (total for program). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is funded by National Park Service (NPS), 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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