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
- 1544d
- 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 1544 days.
- $300K-$15M
- award range
- Open
- 1544 days left
- 35
- expected awards
- 15.916
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year - is cataloged under number P26AS00125 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.916, posted by National Park Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 8, 2026 and last updated on August 5, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $300,000 -- $15,000,000. The agency has projected $85.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 35 awards. If the agency funds the expected 35 awards from the $85.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.4 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. Applications close on November 1, 2030 - roughly 1544 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$300,000 -- $15,000,000
Close Date
November 1, 2030
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.
Posted
June 8, 2026
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."
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 07, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
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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