The National Park Service (NPS) is offering the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, a competitive grant initiative under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act. This grant is for enhancing parks, recreational opportunities, and conservation areas specifically in urban, underserved communities. It provides funds for community organizations, local governments, federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska Native Organizations, and Native Hawaiian Communities to acquire, develop, or renovate outdoor recreation facilities. Projects must align with the state’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and require a 1:1 (50%) non-Federal matching share. This program aims to address critical recreational needs in areas often overlooked by other funding initiatives.
Opportunity ID: 357672
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P25AS00189 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.916 — Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2029 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2029 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are the State Lead Agency in each of the 50 states as well as American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.Additional Information on Eligible ApplicantsIn accordance with 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 in that state. Therefore, only State Lead Agencies are eligible to submit applications for ORLP grants. The State Lead Agency may submit on behalf of themselves or an eligible sub-recipient.Eligible sub-recipients include:state agenciesfederally recognized Indian tribesAlaska Native Corporations (ANC)Alaska Native Organizations (ANO)Native Hawaiian Communitieslocal units of governments and special purpose districts (must be an entity created by a legislative authority with a stated mission that includes acquiring, developing, owning and managing recreation areas and be able to demonstrate it can meet the perpetual protection requirement of the LWCF program) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The ORLP Program is a competitive grant initiative under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act, aimed at enhancing parks, recreational opportunities, and conservation areas in urban, underserved communities. It complements the LWCF Stateside and Local Assistance Program formula grants to address the needs of these areas.The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program works with designated state, commonwealth, and territory agencies to provide grants to subrecipients: community organizations, local governments, federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations (ANC), Alaska Native Organizations (ANO), and the Native Hawaiian Communities. These grants fund the acquisition and development of parks and outdoor recreation areas, as well as the renovation of existing facilities. Since ORLP projects are funded by LWCF they follow the same requirements to receive an award.To qualify for LWCF funds, each state must maintain an approved Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), which evaluates the supply and demand for outdoor recreation resources and sets funding priorities. Since ORLP projects are funded by LWCF, they must also align with their state’s SCORP. Funding for the ORLP Program does not impact a state or territory’s LWCF State and Local Assistance Program formula grant apportionment.As per the LWCF Act, a 1:1 or 50% minimum non-Federal share is required for ORLP award eligibility. Funds or in-kind contributions, such as land or services acquired with most other Federal funds, are not eligible for matching. Exceptions exist, however, for funds authorized by their enabling legislation to be treated as non-federal match. Common options include HUD’s Community Development Block Grants and Federal Highway Administration’s Recreation Trails Program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Matthew Russell
matthew_russell@nps.gov Email:matthew_russell@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Change The primary contact name and email have been changed. Please see version 2 synopsis for updated contact information. |
Dec 18, 2024 | |
| Dec 11, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P25AS00189 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.916 — Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2029 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2029 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are the State Lead Agency in each of the 50 states as well as American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.Additional Information on Eligible ApplicantsIn accordance with 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 in that state. Therefore, only State Lead Agencies are eligible to submit applications for ORLP grants. The State Lead Agency may submit on behalf of themselves or an eligible sub-recipient.Eligible sub-recipients include:state agenciesfederally recognized Indian tribesAlaska Native Corporations (ANC)Alaska Native Organizations (ANO)Native Hawaiian Communitieslocal units of governments and special purpose districts (must be an entity created by a legislative authority with a stated mission that includes acquiring, developing, owning and managing recreation areas and be able to demonstrate it can meet the perpetual protection requirement of the LWCF program) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The ORLP Program is a competitive grant initiative under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act, aimed at enhancing parks, recreational opportunities, and conservation areas in urban, underserved communities. It complements the LWCF Stateside and Local Assistance Program formula grants to address the needs of these areas.The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program works with designated state, commonwealth, and territory agencies to provide grants to subrecipients: community organizations, local governments, federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations (ANC), Alaska Native Organizations (ANO), and the Native Hawaiian Communities. These grants fund the acquisition and development of parks and outdoor recreation areas, as well as the renovation of existing facilities. Since ORLP projects are funded by LWCF they follow the same requirements to receive an award.To qualify for LWCF funds, each state must maintain an approved Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), which evaluates the supply and demand for outdoor recreation resources and sets funding priorities. Since ORLP projects are funded by LWCF, they must also align with their state’s SCORP. Funding for the ORLP Program does not impact a state or territory’s LWCF State and Local Assistance Program formula grant apportionment.As per the LWCF Act, a 1:1 or 50% minimum non-Federal share is required for ORLP award eligibility. Funds or in-kind contributions, such as land or services acquired with most other Federal funds, are not eligible for matching. Exceptions exist, however, for funds authorized by their enabling legislation to be treated as non-federal match. Common options include HUD’s Community Development Block Grants and Federal Highway Administration’s Recreation Trails Program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Matthew Russell
matthew_russell@nps.gov Email:matthew_russell@nps.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P25AS00189 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.916 — Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2029 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are the State Lead Agency in each of the 50 states as well as American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.Additional Information on Eligible ApplicantsIn accordance with 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 in that state. Therefore, only State Lead Agencies are eligible to submit applications for ORLP grants. The State Lead Agency may submit on behalf of themselves or an eligible sub-recipient.Eligible sub-recipients include:state agenciesfederally recognized Indian tribesAlaska Native Corporations (ANC)Alaska Native Organizations (ANO)Native Hawaiian Communitieslocal units of governments and special purpose districts (must be an entity created by a legislative authority with a stated mission that includes acquiring, developing, owning and managing recreation areas and be able to demonstrate it can meet the perpetual protection requirement of the LWCF program) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The ORLP Program is a competitive grant initiative under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act, aimed at enhancing parks, recreational opportunities, and conservation areas in urban, underserved communities. It complements the LWCF Stateside and Local Assistance Program formula grants to address the needs of these areas.The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program works with designated state, commonwealth, and territory agencies to provide grants to subrecipients: community organizations, local governments, federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations (ANC), Alaska Native Organizations (ANO), and the Native Hawaiian Communities. These grants fund the acquisition and development of parks and outdoor recreation areas, as well as the renovation of existing facilities. Since ORLP projects are funded by LWCF they follow the same requirements to receive an award.To qualify for LWCF funds, each state must maintain an approved Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), which evaluates the supply and demand for outdoor recreation resources and sets funding priorities. Since ORLP projects are funded by LWCF, they must also align with their state’s SCORP. Funding for the ORLP Program does not impact a state or territory’s LWCF State and Local Assistance Program formula grant apportionment.As per the LWCF Act, a 1:1 or 50% minimum non-Federal share is required for ORLP award eligibility. Funds or in-kind contributions, such as land or services acquired with most other Federal funds, are not eligible for matching. Exceptions exist, however, for funds authorized by their enabling legislation to be treated as non-federal match. Common options include HUD’s Community Development Block Grants and Federal Highway Administration’s Recreation Trails Program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rachelle Bruse
rachelle_bruse@nps.gov Email:rachelle_bruse@nps.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 357672 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> P25AS00189 NOFO Full Anouncement_ORLP_Final.pdf
Folder 357672 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunity_ORLP_FA Amend 1_12-18-2024.pdf
Folder 357672 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
Folder 357672 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Suggested Budget Detail.pdf
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