OpenOpportunity P26AS00125

Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year

National Park Service · Department of the Interior

At a glance

Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year is an open federal grant opportunity from the National Park Service (Department of the Interior). Applications are due November 1, 2030. Individual awards are listed as $300K – $15M, with about 35 awards expected and $85M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, federally recognized tribal governments and others (see notice). Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 15.916 (Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted: Jun 8, 2026
Close date: Nov 1, 2030
Archive date: Nov 30, 2030
Award floor: $300,000
Award ceiling: $15,000,000
Est. total funding: $85,000,000
Expected awards: 35
Cost sharing: Required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

State governments
Federally recognized tribal governments
Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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 IslandsAbout 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))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 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.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))

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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."

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

15.916Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and PlanningProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 15.916

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$444M

FY25

$543M

FY26

$550M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.916. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

National Park Service
ORLP_Inquiries@nps.gov
202-697-2035

Places named in the notice

Alaska

Derived from the notice text. A place being named does not by itself restrict eligibility.

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year”?

According to the official notice, applications are due November 1, 2030. The notice adds: “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 ” Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, Federally recognized tribal governments and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $300k – $15m, total estimated program funding is $85,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 35 awards.

How do I apply for “Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity P26AS00125), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

OpenALN 15.916