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

The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS), provides funding to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities. The program is a part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which offers matching grants to states. • The program requires a dollar-for-dollar match, covering up to 50% of project costs. • Projects must be maintained and accessible for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. • Applicants must align their projects with the purposes and requirements of the LWCF Act and LWCF Manual, as well as with national priorities. • Eligible applicants include State and Territorial Lead Agencies, Indian Tribes, Alaska Native communities, and Native Hawaiian communities.