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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year

National Park Service

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OpenLast verified: 2026-06-17

About This Grant

<p>This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). ORLP provides funding to 1) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and 2) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. ORLP is a program within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which provides matching grants to States. ORLP funding is available in addition to traditional LWCF state formula grants and does not affect state apportionments. ORLP projects must be within a Qualifying Area, defined as: 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. Additional requirements under the ORLP program: Matching Requirement - ORLP is dollar for dollar match, meaning it covers up to 50% of all project costs. Applicants are responsible for providing non-federal funds for at least 50% of project costs. Perpetuity Requirement - Projects assisted through ORLP must be maintained and accessible for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. This applies to the assisted park or site in its entirety, not just the area assisted by the grant funds. Alignment with LWCF Law and Policy - As an LWCF program, ORLP projects must align with the purposes and requirements of the LWCF Act and LWCF Manual. Alignment with National Priorities – Projects must be responsive to Executive and National priorities, including those outlined in Executive Order 14313, "Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission" and Secretarial Order 3442, "Land and Water Conservation Fund Implementation by the U.S. Department of the Interior."</p>

Grant Summary

Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year is a National Park Service grant providing $300K to $15M for tribal government, municipality. Applications are due 2030-11-01 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

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Eligibility

  • In accordance with the EXPLORE Act (16 U.S.C. § 8464), the following entities are eligible to apply directly for funding through the ORLP Program: State and Territorial Lead Agencies, in each of the 50 states as well as American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands About State and Territorial Lead Agencies - In accordance with the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act (54 U.S.C. § 200305(a)), each state has a State Lead Agency designated by the state's Governor or by state legislation for the purposes of implementing LWCF. A State Lead Agency may submit applications on behalf of themselves or an eligible sub-recipient. Indian Tribes, meaning any Indian or Alaska Native Tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian Tribe (25 U.S.C. § 5130(2)) Alaska Native communities or organizations, such as: Alaska Native Corporations including Regional Corporations, Village Corporations, Urban Corporations, and Group Corporations (43 U.S.C. § 1602(m)) The following entities are eligible subrecipients and must apply through their State or Territorial Lead Agency: Political subdivision of a State or Territory, including cities and counties, or special purpose districts that manage open space, such as a park district. Native Hawaiian communities or organizations, such as: Native Hawaiian Organizations (54 U.S.C. § 300314) Native Hawaiian Homestead and Beneficiary Associations (43 CFR § 47.10) The following entities are eligible subrecipients and may choose whether to apply through a State or Territorial Lead Agency, or Tribal Government: Urban Indian organizations (25 U.S.C. § 1603(h))
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How to Apply

Funding Range

$300K$15M

Deadline

2030-11-01

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year from National Park Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Park Service before the deadline.
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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year?

Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year is offered by National Park Service and is generally open to tribal government, municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year provide?

Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year provides between $300K and $15M per award from National Park Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year deadline?

Applications for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year are due 2030-11-01 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Park Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year?

To apply for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Park Service.

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