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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."
"00""State governments""07""Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)""25""Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)""G""Grant""O""Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)""DOINPSWASO""DOI-NPS""DOI-NPS""National Park Service""DOI""DOI""DOI""DOI""Department of the Interior""DOI"{"id":433962,"revision":1,"cfdaNumber":"15.916","programTitle":"Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning","opportunityId":362715}{"revision":0,"opportunityId":362715}10"Jun 08, 2026 03:40:38 PM EDT""U""DOI-NPS""300000""Nov 30, 2030 12:00:00 AM EST"true"Jun 08, 2026 02:26:43 PM EDT""Jun 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT""15000000""Nov 01, 2030 12:00:00 AM EDT""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.\""{"code":"DOINPSWASO","seed":"DOI-NPS","agencyCode":"DOI-NPS","agencyName":"National Park Service","topAgencyCode":"DOI"}362715[{"id":"00","description":"State governments"},{"id":"07","description":"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"},{"id":"25","description":"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"}]"2030-11-30-00-00-00""35""2026-06-08-00-00-00""Jun 08, 2026 03:13:03 PM EDT""Jun 08, 2026 02:26:43 PM EDT""2030-11-01-00-00-00""85000000""Applications are due on November 1st each year. Selections should be announced within four months of the application deadline. Applicants have one year from the date of their notification of selection to finalize a grant agreement with the NPS.""Program Contact""Matthew Russell\nORLP_Inquiries@nps.gov""National Park Service""ORLP_Inquiries@nps.gov""202-697-2035""2026-06-08-15-13-03"[{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]"300,000""15,000,000""Program Contact""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))""85,000,000"[{"id":"O","description":"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"}]"Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP)"0362715"D""Discretionary"{"id":433962,"revision":1,"cfdaNumber":"15.916","programTitle":"Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning","opportunityId":362715}{"revision":1,"opportunityId":362715}21"N""Jun 09, 2026 05:20:49 PM EDT""U""DOI-NPS""300000""Nov 30, 2030 12:00:00 AM EST"true"Jun 08, 2026 02:26:43 PM EDT""Correction to estimated total program funding""Jun 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT""15000000""Nov 01, 2030 12:00:00 AM EDT""<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>"{"code":"DOINPSWASO","seed":"DOI-NPS","agencyCode":"DOI-NPS","agencyName":"National Park Service","topAgencyCode":"DOI"}362715[{"id":"00","description":"State governments"},{"id":"07","description":"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"},{"id":"25","description":"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"}]"2030-11-30-00-00-00""35""2026-06-08-00-00-00""Jun 08, 2026 03:40:38 PM EDT""Jun 08, 2026 03:40:38 PM EDT""2030-11-01-00-00-00""125000000""Applications are due on November 1st each year. Selections should be announced within four months of the application deadline. Applicants have one year from the date of their notification of selection to finalize a grant agreement with the NPS.""Program Contact""Matthew Russell\r\nORLP_Inquiries@nps.gov""National Park Service""ORLP_Inquiries@nps.gov""202-697-2035""2026-06-08-15-40-38"[{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]"300,000""15,000,000""Program Contact""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))""125,000,000"[{"id":"O","description":"Other (see text field entitled \"Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity\" for clarification)"}]"Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP)"1362715"D""Discretionary"{"id":352848,"fileName":"Detailed Budget for LWCF Grants.xlsx","mimeType":"application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet","createdDate":"Jun 08, 2026 03:10:39 PM EDT","fileLobSize":111007,"opportunityId":362715,"fileDescription":"Detailed Budget Template","synopsisAttFolderId":80155}{"id":352849,"fileName":"ORLP NOFO FAQ 060826.docx","mimeType":"application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document","createdDate":"Jun 08, 2026 03:13:03 PM EDT","fileLobSize":59588,"opportunityId":362715,"fileDescription":"ORLP FAQ 060826","synopsisAttFolderId":80155}{"id":352841,"fileName":"ORLP_NOFO_051326.docx","mimeType":"application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document","createdDate":"Jun 08, 2026 02:32:42 PM EDT","fileLobSize":268535,"opportunityId":362715,"fileDescription":"ORLP NOFO 051326","synopsisAttFolderId":80155}Source: Grants.gov (opportunity GRANTS-362715), retrieved via the Grants.gov Search API. 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