State grantNorth Carolina
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP)
Offered by North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Found automatically on ncparks.gov/recreation/grants-and-outreach/outdoor-recreation-legacy-partnership-program. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Cities, counties, special purpose districts, and urban Indian organizations in qualifying urban areas.
- How much
- $300,000 – $15,000,000Estimated total funding available is $125 million; expected award amounts range from $300,000 to $15 million; dollar-for-dollar match required (covers up to 50% of project costs).
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Last round closed October 1, 2026. Pre-application deadline is October 1, 2026; full application deadline is November 1, 2027.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is a nationally competitive matching grant program that funds the creation of outdoor recreation spaces and the revitalization of existing parks in qualifying urban communities. Grants range from $300,000 to $15 million and require a dollar-for-dollar non-federal match. Eligible applicants apply through the NC Division of Parks and Recreation, with the current pre-application deadline of October 1, 2026.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible subrecipients include political subdivisions of a State or Territory (cities, counties, special purpose districts managing open space) and urban Indian organizations. Projects must be in a qualifying area: an urban area with population 25,000+ (or two adjacent urban areas combined 25,000+), or an area administered by a federally recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian community organization. Projects must be maintained for public outdoor recreation in perpetuity and require a dollar-for-dollar non-federal match.
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