~$300K to $15M

Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program – Recurring Notice 5 Year

The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program was established in 2014 and is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. ORLP is a nationally competitive, dollar-for-dollar matching grant program. It was created to aid disadvantaged, urban communities that lack access to close-by outdoor recreation. Funds can be used for the acquisition and/or development of, or substantial renovation of, public parks and other outdoor recreation spaces.

Entities interested in seeking funding under the ORLP program should contact their State’s Lead Agency (Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for Connecticut; Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation for New York) to get details about their state’s process for selecting and submitting projects to the NPS’ national competition.

Additional Information:
Acquisition of lands, wetlands, and waters for public outdoor recreation may be eligible for assistance. Projects could involve a combination of land acquisition and site development. These projects can cater to a diverse range of public outdoor recreation activities and facilities required to enhance the use and enjoyment for the public. These include, and are not limited to: • Community Parks • Campgrounds • Playgrounds • Sport fields and Courts • Picnic Areas and Open-air Pavilions • Trails and Tracks for Hiking, Walking, Skating, or Biking • Water based Recreation Facilities for Swimming or Boating • Fishing and Hunting Facilities • Pools and Splash Pads • Publicly Accessible Nature Preserves or Conservation Areas • Community Gardens • Spectator Facilities such as Amphitheaters or Bandstands • Renovations of Existing Facilities • Interpretive Signage

Funding Agencies: National Park Service, US Department of the Interior

Frequency Details: Semi-Annually, due on Jun 1 and Nov 1, 2025-2029

Match Requirement: 1:1 or 50% min non-Federal