Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year
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 o
| Agency | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | P26AS00125 |
| Posted date | 06/08/2026 |
| Application deadline | Nov 01, 2030 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 15,000,000 |
| Award floor | 300,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 125,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 35 |
| Who can apply | 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)), |
| Funding category | Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 15.916 |
| Description | 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 ha |
| Agency contact | ORLP_Inquiries@nps.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362715 |