Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants Program
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) is a nationally competitive grant program that provides funding to enhance recreation opportunities in rural and urban communities. ORLP’s funding enables these communities to create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors. ORLP funds an array of projects and facilities, from sports fields and playgrounds to walking trails and community gardens. Land acquisition, site development, or renovation of existing facilities are all possible ORLP projects.
Organization
National Park Service
Eligibility
Government and Tribes
University or School
Focus
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Maintenance and Stewardship
Related Resources
National Park Service
Historic Preservation Fund
This NPS program provides matching grant funds to state and tribal historic preservation offices for the restoration of properties that are on the National Register of Historic Places.
One Track Mind Foundation
One Track Mind Foundation - Trail Support
One Track Mind Foundation connects mountain bike trail projects with the Wisconsin Conservation Corps, where youth learn hands-on trail building skills. OTM maintains, designs and builds trails that cater to all skill levels.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Urban Forestry Grants
These grants support new, innovative projects that will develop sustainable urban and community forestry programs.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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