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
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Program
Provides matching grant funds to assist states in the “acquisition, restoration, management or enhancement of coastal wetlands.” Wisconsin projects bordering the Great Lakes are eligible.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
ATV/UTV Trail Aids
Counties, local units of government and tribes can apply for funds to acquire, develop, insure and maintain ATV/UTV trails, areas and routes. This reimbursement grant only covers costs incurred once a contract is signed.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation)
The Hunter R3 grant program is a cost-sharing grant for local clubs, organizations, communities, governments, Wisconsin tribes, colleges, universities and technical schools to ensure the education, training and development of safe and ethical hunters and mentors with a preference towards applicants focusing on adults, females and families.
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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