Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP)

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, local governments, and special purpose districts to create or improve recreational facilities in economically disadvantaged communities.

$10,000,000

Closed

Grant Description

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is announcing a new funding opportunity, the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP), funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. This program complements the Land and Water Conservation Fund and aims to provide new or significantly improved recreation opportunities in economically disadvantaged communities. Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, and special purpose districts within or abutting a city of at least 30,000 people.

Funding Details

Award Range

$300,000 - $10,000,000

Total Program Funding

$192,000,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - ORLP grant projects must be cost- shared with non-federal funds at a minimum ratio of 1:1. Matching funds may be derived from state, local, non-governmental, or private sources in the form of cash or in-kind contributions of land, services, materials, etc.

Additional Details

A combination of grant funds appropriated by Congress in FY24 and unused funds from prior years

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

State governments

City or township governments

County governments

Special district governments

Additional Requirements

Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments such as cities and counties, and special purpose districts within or abutting a city with a population of at least 30,000 people. The park must also be within a disadvantaged tract or directly abutting a disadvantaged tract.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Kati Westerhaus

kati.westerhaus@ks.gov

Phone

620‐672‐5911

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