Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year
Open. Closes November 1, 2030, 1471 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Park Service, opportunity number P26AS00125.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | P26AS00125 |
| Assistance listing | 15.916 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Other |
| Posted | June 8, 2026 |
| Closes | November 1, 2030 From the notice: 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. |
| Award range | $300,000 to $15,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 35 |
| Total program funding | $85,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | State governments Others (see the notice's eligibility text) Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) |
| Additional eligibility information | 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)),… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.…
Official notice and documents
- Detailed_Budget_LWCF_Grants.xlsx (Full Announcement)
- ORLP_NOFO_FAQ_091426.pdf (Full Announcement)
- ORLP_NOFO_071526.docx (Full Announcement)
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