Opportunity Information: Apply for P20AS00029
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Round 4 is a nationally competitive grant opportunity run by the National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior, through its State and Local Assistance Division. The program makes approximately $40 million available, primarily from FY 2018 and FY 2019 appropriations, to support outdoor recreation investments in and around large, densely settled communities. The intent is to help communities protect and expand access to public outdoor recreation by funding projects that either acquire land for recreation or develop/improve recreation facilities on public land.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 15.916. While it is a federal program, the focus is local impact: projects must be located within, or directly serve, Census-designated "urbanized areas" (areas with populations of 50,000 or more). In practical terms, the funding is aimed at parks, greenways, trails, recreation sites, and similar public outdoor recreation resources that benefit residents in major metropolitan or urban centers where land is limited, populations are concentrated, and equitable access to outdoor spaces is often a key need.
Applicants are expected to propose matching projects, meaning federal funds are intended to be paired with non-federal match contributions. Eligible applicants include U.S. state and local government agencies and federally recognized Indian tribes, although the opportunity listing also identifies state governments as eligible applicants, reflecting the common LWCF structure where states often administer or sponsor projects and may coordinate local submissions. The program is structured to fund a substantial number of projects nationwide, with an estimated 50 awards anticipated under this round.
Key logistics for Round 4 include the Funding Opportunity Number P20AS00029, with a posting/creation date of January 31, 2020, and an original application closing date of July 10, 2020. Individual awards can be as large as $1,000,000 (the award ceiling), making the program suitable for mid-sized land acquisition efforts, major park improvements, trail connections, or other capital recreation projects that can be completed with a combination of federal and matching resources.
Overall, ORLP Round 4 is designed to strengthen public outdoor recreation infrastructure where it can reach large numbers of people, especially in dense urbanized areas, by helping governments and tribes acquire or develop public lands for recreation and community benefit.Apply for P20AS00029
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the environment, natural resources, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Round 4" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.916.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Round 4 (LWCF) - FAQs
What is the ORLP Round 4 grant opportunity?
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Round 4 is a nationally competitive, discretionary grant opportunity administered by the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Department of the Interior, through the State and Local Assistance Division. It supports outdoor recreation investments in and around large, densely settled communities.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by the National Park Service (NPS) within the Department of the Interior, through its State and Local Assistance Division.
How much funding is available under ORLP Round 4?
Approximately $40 million is available under ORLP Round 4.
What fiscal year funding supports this round?
The funds are primarily from FY 2018 and FY 2019 appropriations.
What is the main purpose of ORLP Round 4?
The intent is to help communities protect and expand access to public outdoor recreation by funding projects that acquire land for recreation or develop/improve recreation facilities on public land, with an emphasis on reaching large numbers of people in densely populated areas.
What types of projects does ORLP Round 4 fund?
ORLP Round 4 supports outdoor recreation projects that either (1) acquire land for recreation or (2) develop or improve recreation facilities on public land. Examples described in the opportunity include parks, greenways, trails, recreation sites, and similar public outdoor recreation resources.
Where must an ORLP Round 4 project be located to be eligible?
Projects must be located within, or directly serve, Census-designated "urbanized areas" (areas with populations of 50,000 or more).
What is meant by a Census-designated "urbanized area" for this grant?
For ORLP Round 4, an "urbanized area" is a Census-designated area with a population of 50,000 or more. Projects must be within or directly serve these areas.
Is this a federal grant or a locally focused program?
It is a federal program, but it is designed for local impact by targeting investments in and around major metropolitan or urban centers where land is limited and outdoor access needs are often significant.
Is ORLP Round 4 a competitive program?
Yes. ORLP Round 4 is described as a nationally competitive grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 15.916.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for ORLP Round 4?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P20AS00029.
When was ORLP Round 4 posted/created?
The posting/creation date listed for this opportunity is January 31, 2020.
What was the original application closing date for ORLP Round 4?
The original application closing date was July 10, 2020.
Who is eligible to apply for ORLP Round 4 funding?
Eligible applicants include U.S. state and local government agencies and federally recognized Indian tribes. The opportunity listing also identifies state governments as eligible applicants, consistent with common LWCF structures where states may administer or sponsor projects and coordinate local submissions.
Do applicants need to provide matching funds?
Yes. Applicants are expected to propose matching projects, meaning federal funds are intended to be paired with non-federal match contributions.
What is the maximum award size for ORLP Round 4?
The award ceiling for individual grants is $1,000,000.
About how many awards were anticipated in this round?
The program anticipated an estimated 50 awards nationwide under ORLP Round 4.
What kinds of communities is ORLP Round 4 designed to benefit most?
ORLP Round 4 is designed to strengthen public outdoor recreation infrastructure where it can reach large numbers of people, especially in dense urbanized areas where populations are concentrated, land is limited, and equitable access to outdoor spaces can be a key need.
What kinds of improvements might fit under the $1,000,000 award ceiling?
Based on the opportunity description, the ceiling can support mid-sized land acquisition efforts, major park improvements, trail connections, and other capital recreation projects that can be completed using a combination of federal funds and non-federal matching resources.
Does ORLP Round 4 fund land acquisition, development, or both?
Both. ORLP Round 4 can fund projects that acquire land for recreation and projects that develop or improve recreation facilities on public land.
Is the program focused on public lands and public recreation access?
Yes. The intent is to protect and expand access to public outdoor recreation by supporting acquisition for recreation and development/improvement of recreation facilities on public land.
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