The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program offers funding to help create or improve parks and outdoor recreation facilities in urban areas or areas managed by Native communities. The program requires a 50% match from non-federal sources and ensures that funded projects remain open for public use indefinitely.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, private institutions of higher education, and other unrestricted applicants who want to develop or enhance outdoor recreation spaces in urban areas with a population of 25,000 or more, or areas managed by federally recognized Indian Tribes or Native communities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Project not located in a qualifying area
- Inability to provide 50% non-federal matching funds
- Project not aligned with LWCF Act and policies
- Project not responsive to national priorities
- Failure to maintain public access in perpetuity
What You May Need
- Proof of qualifying area status
- Documentation of matching funds
- Project plan aligning with LWCF Act
- Public access maintenance plan
- Alignment with national priorities
- Executive Order 14313 compliance
- Secretarial Order 3442 compliance
- Detailed project budget
- Census data for population verification
- Tribal or community organization documentation (if applicable)
Cautions
- Projects must be maintained for public use forever
- Requires compliance with specific federal orders and policies
- Strict matching funds requirement
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, private institutions of higher education, and other unrestricted entities. Projects must be located in urban areas with a population of 25,000 or more, or areas managed by federally recognized Indian Tribes or Native communities. Applicants must provide at least 50% of project costs from non-federal sources.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, private institutions of higher education, and other unrestricted applicants who want to develop or enhance outdoor recreation spaces in urban areas with a population of 25,000 or more, or areas managed by federally recognized Indian Tribes or Native communities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Project not located in a qualifying area
- Inability to provide 50% non-federal matching funds
- Project not aligned with LWCF Act and policies
- Project not responsive to national priorities
- Failure to maintain public access in perpetuity
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to acquire land or water for parks and outdoor recreation or to develop or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities. The funds must be matched dollar for dollar with non-federal funds.
Total Program Funding
$125,000,000
Expected Awards
35
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 1, 2030(1602 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 30, 2030
Application Checklist
- Verify project location in a qualifying area
- Secure 50% non-federal matching funds
- Prepare a detailed project plan
- Ensure project aligns with LWCF Act
- Plan for perpetual public access
- Align project with national priorities
- Gather necessary census data
- Obtain tribal or community organization documentation if applicable
- Complete application forms
- Submit application by deadline