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Find similar grantsOutdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is sponsored by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. A nationally competitive grant program funded through the LWCF, assisting communities with little-to-no opportunities for park development.
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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. Resources to help you apply for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grants.
Become an ORLP Grant Peer Reviewer Contact the National Park Service’s ORLP program via email . Last updated: August 31, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations, municipalities or local agencies, state or federal agencies, and tribal entities. Projects must be located in urban areas (jurisdictions of at least 25,000 or 50,000 people). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $300,000 to $15,000,000 (1:1 community match required). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is funded by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program is sponsored by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. The ORLP program provides nationally competitive grants to urban communities (jurisdictions of at least 25,000 people) for projects that create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and connect people with the outdoors.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program (Stateside) is sponsored by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program provides matching grants to state, local, and tribal governments to create and expand parks, develop recreation facilities, and acquire land for public outdoor recreation.
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