Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI) – Recurring 5 Year Notice
Open. Closes November 30, 2030, 1500 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Park Service, opportunity number P26AS00146.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | P26AS00146 |
| Assistance listing | 15.916 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Other |
| Posted | June 8, 2026 |
| Closes | November 30, 2030 From the notice: In accordance with the LWCF Act, non-Federal cost share in the amount of 50% or 1:1 ratio is required to be eligible for an award under this NOFO. Applicants are not required to have their cost-share secured at the time of their application to this NOFO, but they must provide documentation of their plan to secure matching funds. Applicants must secure their cost-share before finalizing a grant… |
| Award range | $250,000 to $3,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 10 |
| Total program funding | $9,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | State governments Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Eligible Applicants ☒ State governments ☒ Territorial governments The following entities are eligible to apply directly for funding through RARI: 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 Islands About State and Territorial Lead Agencies - In accordance with the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act (54 U.S.C.… |
| 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 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…
Official notice and documents
- Detailed Budget for LWCF Grants_v3.xlsx (Full Announcement)
- RARI NOFO FAQ 060826.docx (Full Announcement)
- RARI NOFO_051326.docx (Full Announcement)
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