Find resources to apply for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Project (ORLP) grants. The National Park Service and our official ORLP partners the Trust for Public Land and City Parks Alliance have tools and support to help navigate the application process and develop competitive grant proposals whether you are new or have experience applying for OLRP grants.
Continue to check for additional resources that may become available.
On-Demand Resources
These options are usually best for beginners to experienced applicants who are ready to independently navigate the application process.
National Park Service Website
The National Park Service manages the ORLP grant program. Find information and resources for applying, receiving ORLP grants, contact information, and more. Please continue to check our webpages as we expand available resources for applicants.
Grants.gov
Grants.gov is the official website to apply for most grants available through the federal government, including ORLP grants when they are available. The website’s Grants Learning Center has many resources for new and experienced grant applicants on a variety of topics.
Trust for Public Land Self–Serve Resources:
The Trust for Public Land’s online resources is planning to provide applicants and project sponsors with guidance on application development. This suite of materials will include a summary of past ORLP awards, a sample grant application timeline, and example sources of matching funds.
City Parks Alliance Case Studies
Interested in how other applicants have leveraged ORLP to strengthen their communities? Official ORLP partner City Park Alliance’s case studies highlight the real-world impact of the program.
Live Technical Assistance Events
These options are usually best for applicants who may need more support understanding ORLP specifics but are ready to independently navigate the application process.
Office Hours
Once there is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for ORLP grants, the National Park Service will host a one-hour session each month until the application deadline to answer questions and provide general information about ORLP.
Stay tuned for more details.
Live Webinars Hosted by Our Partners
The Trust for Public Land and City Parks Alliance arehosting technical assistance webinars to share more information about the application process and strategies for developing a competitive ORLP proposal.
Time: 1:00-2:00pm, EST
Hosted by the City Parks Alliance, this program will feature Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Competitive Programs Manager David Goldstein, Ph.D., LWCF state liaison staff from Texas Parks and Wildlife, and city leaders from Raleigh, NC, who have successfully secured ORLP funding.
Participants will hear how to navigate the upcoming funding opportunity, access resources to strengthen their application, and leverage ORLP to expand park access, advance equity, and build more resilient communities.
One-on-One Support
These options are usually best for applicants new to federal grant applications who anticipate needing hands-on guidance.
State-Level Technical Assistance
Your state's lead agency for Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a great place to start when developing an ORLP application. Each state has different application requirements and may offer their own technical assistance opportunities for interested communities. Find your state lead agency in our directory.
Tailored Technical Assistance
The Trust for Public Land will provide free, one-on-one technical assistance to ORLP applicants as they develop their applications. Since 2014, TPL has supported 35 communities in 16 states with their ORLP projects; 71% of these communities successfully applied for and received an ORLP award. Applicants interested in this opportunity can sign up via Trust for Public Land’s website.
If demand for this technical assistance exceeds the Trust for Public Land’s capacity, the National Park Service will determine which communities will receive this assistance. Technical assistance from the Trust for Public Land does not guarantee selection for an ORLP grant.
Last updated: May 12, 2026