Open · P26AS00125 · CFDA 15.916 · Discretionary
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year
Federal grant opportunity posted by National Park Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $300K-$15M
- Award range
- Open
- Status
- 1470d
- Days left
- 35
- Expected awards
The verdict
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year is an open discretionary opportunity from National Park Service, offering $300,000 -- $15,000,000 across 35 expected awards. Applications close in 1470 days. PlainGrants indexes 8,506 other opportunities from National Park Service.
- $300K-$15M
- award range
- Open
- 1470 days left
- 35
- expected awards
- 15.916
- CFDA program
Open desk with published close date
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program remains open until November 1, 2030 (1470 days out). Mega-scale award ceiling ($300,000 -- $15,000,000) with required cost sharing. Parent CFDA 15.916 may carry future cycles if this NOFO closes unfunded.
According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.
Deadline tracker
1470 days left to apply
Posted Jun 8 → closes Nov 1, 2030
Est. Total Funding
$85,000,000
Expected Awards
35
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
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 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."
Multi-door applicant board · 3 Grants.gov types
Grants.gov prints 3 distinct applicant types for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (State governments; Federally recognized tribal governments; Others (see official listing text)). Filter fit against the official announcement before drafting. Applicant cost-sharing is required on the Grants.gov extract. Instrument: Grant. Funding-activity code maps to Other (O). Only 1 other National Park Service listing share this exact eligibility-code string (0% of 8,507).
- Code 00
- State governments
- Code 07
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Code 25
- Others (see official listing text)
Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.
Parent Grant Program
Outdoor Recreation — Acquisition, Development, Planning
U.S. Department of the Interior
Agency Contact
Matthew Russell ORLP_Inquiries@nps.gov
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What to do next
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program is open with $300,000 -- $15,000,000 awards and 1470 days left on the clock.
- Submit through Grants.gov (P26AS00125) - verify SAM.gov registration and the current NOFO before drafting. Official listing
- Outdoor Recreation — Acquisition indexes 4 Grants.gov listings in this extract. Program profile
- National Park Service lists 8,506 other indexed opportunities on PlainGrants. Agency catalog
Opportunity deadlines and eligibility change on Grants.gov; PlainGrants mirrors the extract and is not the submission system.
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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