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Find similar grantsOutdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is sponsored by North Carolina State Parks. Offers funding for the development of outdoor recreation facilities in underserved communities in North Carolina.
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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program | NC State Parks The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is a nationally competitive grant program that provides matching grants to create outdoor recreation spaces and reinvigorate existing parks in qualifying urban communities. Grants are selected by the federal Department of the Interior's National Park Service, following a solicitation and nomination by the state.
The ORLP is a program within LWCF State and Local Assistance. ORLP was initiated in 2014 as a complement to the LWCF formula grant program. In 2024, Congress passed the EXPLORE Act, which further codified ORLP, established program priorities, and expanded eligibility to Tribal governments.
Congress allocates money from the LWCF for ORLP, which is then awarded to eligible entities through a competitive process. Congress established the Land and Water Conservation Fund in 1965 to create more recreational opportunities for, and strengthen the health and vitality of, the American people.
LWCF’s State and Local Assistance Program provides matching grants to States, and through States to local units of government, for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Since its inception, LWCF has funded over 46,000 projects across the country, totaling over $5 billion in investment.
Estimated Total Funding Available $125 million Expected Award Amounts $300,000 to $15 million Estimated Number of Agreements to be Awarded 35 Matching Requirement Dollar for dollar Program Goals To acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas.
The LWCF Act requires that any park or other outdoor recreation area benefitting from assistance from the LWCF, whether for acquisition or development purposes, and regardless of the amount or extent of assistance, not be covered to any use other than public outdoor recreation ( see 54 U.S.C. 200305(f)(3) ).
An urban area that has a population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census, or 2 or more adjacent urban areas with a combined population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census; or an area administered by a federally recognized Indian Tribe or an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community organization. To determine if your jurisdiction and project are in a qualifying area, please click here.
Total Investment in Urban North Carolina Communities Project Sponsor County Project Grant Amount Year Greensboro Guilford NOCHO $4,384,286 2023 Raleigh Wake Bailey Gateway Development at Walnut Creek Wetland Park $845,249 2023 Garner Wake Yeargan Park 6,279,760 2025 Raleigh Wake Smoky Hollow Park 8,679,930 2025 Buncombe County Buncombe Deaverview Mountain 4,475,000 2025 Meet the Grants and Outreach Team The Grants and Outreach Team (GO) in NC State Parks administers Parks and Trails Grants for local communities throughout North Carolina including: Federal Grants from Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), non-recurring state grants including: Accessibility Grants, the Helene Recovery Fund through PARTF and the Great Trails State Program (GTSP).
Find your RRS regional consultant The Recreation Resources Service is a technical assistance program jointly administered by the N. C. Division of Parks and Recreation and North Carolina State University's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.
RRS provides field administration for grants administered NC State Parks.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) are due January 1, 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 North Carolina State Parks. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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