Open · P26AS00146 · CFDA 15.916 · Discretionary
Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI) – Recurring 5 Year Notice
Federal grant opportunity posted by National Park Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $250K-$3M
- Award range
- Open
- Status
- 1499d
- Days left
- 10
- Expected awards
The verdict
Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI) – Recurring 5 Year Notice is an open discretionary opportunity from National Park Service, offering $250,000 -- $3,000,000 across 10 expected awards. Applications close in 1499 days. PlainGrants indexes 8,506 other opportunities from National Park Service.
- $250K-$3M
- award range
- Open
- 1499 days left
- 10
- expected awards
- 15.916
- CFDA program
Open desk with published close date
Readiness and Recreation Initiative remains open until November 30, 2030 (1499 days out). Large award band ($250,000 -- $3,000,000) 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
1499 days left to apply
Posted Jun 8 → closes Nov 30, 2030
Est. Total Funding
$9,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI), administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The purpose of the program is to: 1) provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and 2) promote or support compatible land uses and avoid incompatible development in areas in the vicinity of, or ecologically related to, a military installation or military airspace, and/or to maintain or enhance disaster resilience. RARI is a program within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). State and Local Assistance Program. RARI funding is available in addition to traditional LWCF state formula grants and does not affect state apportionments. RARI operates in partnership with the Department of War (DOW) and seeks to leverage funding across departments to benefit the general public and military communities. RARI is dollar for dollar match, meaning it covers up to 50% of all project costs and applicants are responsible for funding the remaining 50% of project costs. However, for RARI projects, DOW Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) funds are allowable to meet the LWCF Act's cost-share requirement (10 U.S.C. 2684a). Therefore, 100% of project costs could be funded through these two federal programs. To be eligible, proposed projects must: Include a land acquisition component. Be in a Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Partnership Opportunity Area or Sentinel Landscape. Have a Letter of Support from a Military Installation or Range commander.1 Additional LWCF requirements for the RARI program: Perpetuity Requirement - Projects assisted through RARI must be maintained and accessible exclusively 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, RARI projects must align with the purposes and requirements of the LWCF Act and LWCF Manual. This includes meeting a priority need or goal identified in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). 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 · 2 Grants.gov types
Grants.gov prints 2 distinct applicant types for Readiness and Recreation Initiative (State 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 19 other National Park Service listings share this exact eligibility-code string (0% of 8,507).
- Code 00
- State 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 RARI_Inquiries@nps.gov
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What to do next
Readiness and Recreation Initiative is open with $250,000 -- $3,000,000 awards and 1499 days left on the clock.
- Submit through Grants.gov (P26AS00146) - 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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