Register now for our first ORLP webinar on June 10, 2026 at 2pm ET!

Unlock Federal Funding to Expand Outdoor Recreation Access: A Guide to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program | Session 1 of 4

Leverage the Power of Parks. Bring the Outdoors to All.

About ORLP

The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) was established by Congress in 2014 to “provide grants for projects to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities.” Since then, the National Park Service has invested $465 million in local outdoor recreation projects through 165 grants in 37 states and the District of Columbia.

ORLP TA Program Overview

Trust for Public Land (TPL) is working in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) to launch a new, no cost ORLP Technical Assistance Program in 2026. Since 2014, TPL has supported 35 communities in 16 states with their ORLP projects at all phases, from project ideation and community engagement to ribbon cutting and grant closeout. Of those 35 communities, 71% have successfully applied for an received an ORLP grant award.

TPL and NPS are committed to helping more communities create new parks and outdoor recreation spaces in all 50 States, U.S. Territories and Commonwealths, and in Tribal, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

In 2026, TPL is working with NPS to provide potential applicants with:

ORLP application support webinar series
One-on-one ORLP applicant support
Self-serve resources for ORLP applicants

These tools will help applicants better understand the ORLP program requirements and create a competitive, compelling grant application for the ORLP Program.

Learn more about these NEW resources below!

Technical Assistance Resources

ORLP Webinar Series

Session 1 of 4:
Unlock Federal Funding to Expand Outdoor Recreation Access: A Guide to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program
Register Here for Webinar 1 on June 10 at 2pm ET

Session 2 of 4:
NEW Federal Funding for Tribal Lands: How to Apply to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program
Register Here for Webinar 2 on June 24 at 2pm ET

Session 3 of 4:
Before You Apply: Laying the Groundwork for ORLP Success
Register Here for Webinar 3 on July 8 at 2pm ET

Session 4 of 4:
Step by Step: How to Write a Competitive ORLP Application
Register Here for Webinar 4 on July 29 at 2pm ET

Tailored, One-on-One Application Support

COMING SOON!

If demand for this technical assistance exceeds 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.

ORLP Application Toolkit

COMING SOON!

ORLP Application Toolkit

COMING SOON!

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