Grant Program: The ORLP grant program, funded by the LWCF, enables communities to create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors in economically underserved communities. ORLP delivers funding to urban areas (jurisdictions of at least 50,000 people) with priority given to projects located in economically disadvantaged areas and lacking outdoor recreation opportunities or access. Priorities include projects that support economic growth in a community and redevelop under-utilized and aging parks. Localities interested in applying for the grant must go through their state LWCF administrator, whose contact information is available on the NPS website. Your state LWCF administrator will provide information on how they plan to select the four projects your state will submit to the NPS for consideration. There are strict matching requirements and rules about the use of the land after receiving the ORLP grants, which can be found in the NOFO. Learn more and apply.

Formula Program: Each state and territory receives a yearly apportionment to be spent for outdoor recreation projects on the state, county or local level.