48 Open Parks & Recreation Grants (2026): $39.6M Available

Bureau of Land Management

The goal is to find, study, protect, and manage archaeological resources in Lincoln County, Nevada. All work should follow U.S. Department of the Interior priorities and support Eastern Nevada"s conservation and development goals.Project ObjectivesEach project should meet one or more of these objectives:Protect archaeological sites where they are found.Care for archaeological collections and records.Use and share research results in clear ways.Increase public outreach and involvement in archeology.Balance current land use with future needs by:Protecting archaeological resources for the future.Restoring damaged watersheds to safeguard sites.Support science and culture by managing archaeological resources responsibly.Lincoln County Archeology Initiative projects must follow the rules in the Lincoln County Land Act, which uses the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (Public Law 96-95) definition of archaeological resources. This means that only proposals about things at least 100 years old can get funding. Anything newer than that will not be funded.

Bureau of Land Management

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development - NEVADA BLM

Bureau of Land Management

The goal is to find, study, protect, and manage archaeological resources in Lincoln County, Nevada. All work should follow U.S. Department of the Interior priorities and support Eastern Nevada"s conservation and development goals.Project ObjectivesEach project should meet one or more of these objectives:Protect archaeological sites where they are found.Care for archaeological collections and records.Use and share research results in clear ways.Increase public outreach and involvement in archeology.Balance current land use with future needs by:Protecting archaeological resources for the future.Restoring damaged watersheds to safeguard sites.Support science and culture by managing archaeological resources responsibly.Lincoln County Archeology Initiative projects must follow the rules in the Lincoln County Land Act, which uses the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (Public Law 96-95) definition of archaeological resources. This means that only proposals about things at least 100 years old can get funding. Anything newer than that will not be funded.

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Trail maintenance and construction under the Bike and Pedestrian Trail Program FY2026

Forests, Parks & Recreation

BEEC Trail Access

Forests, Parks & Recreation

¿Kate¿s Camp¿ Paddlers¿ Trail Campsite

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Ludlow Area Sports Trails and Ridgeline Outdoor Collective Trail Improvements

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Otter View Park Boardwalk Replacement

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Long Trail Maintenance and Trail Projects on State Lands

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Trail Sustainability Improvements, SE Darling Hill KT

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Trailhead Area and Beginner Trail Sustainability and Access Upgrades

Forests, Parks & Recreation

A Trail for All at the Pratt Refuge

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Trail Maintenance in Vermont State Parks and State Forests

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Trailhead Area and Beginner Trail Sustainability and Access Upgrades

Forests, Parks & Recreation

A Trail for All at the Pratt Refuge

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Trail Maintenance in Vermont State Parks and State Forests

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Trail Maintenance in Vermont State Parks and State Forests

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Highgate Dam Portage Trail Repairs and Maintenance

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Starksboro Creekside Trail Suspension Bridge Repair

Forests, Parks & Recreation

Rock Point Trail Improvements, Signage, and Education

Housing & Comm Development

Municipal Planning Grant Funds - Vergennes Veterans Park Master Plan: A Vision for the Future

National Park Service

<p>This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). ORLP provides funding to 1) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and 2) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. ORLP is a program within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which provides matching grants to States. ORLP funding is available in addition to traditional LWCF state formula grants and does not affect state apportionments. ORLP projects must be within a Qualifying Area, defined as: an urban area that has a population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census, or 2 or more adjacent urban areas with a combined population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census; or an area administered by a federally recognized Indian Tribe or an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community organization. Additional requirements under the ORLP program: Matching Requirement - ORLP is dollar for dollar match, meaning it covers up to 50% of all project costs. Applicants are responsible for providing non-federal funds for at least 50% of project costs. Perpetuity Requirement - Projects assisted through ORLP must be maintained and accessible for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. This applies to the assisted park or site in its entirety, not just the area assisted by the grant funds. Alignment with LWCF Law and Policy - As an LWCF program, ORLP projects must align with the purposes and requirements of the LWCF Act and LWCF Manual. Alignment with National Priorities – Projects must be responsive to Executive and National priorities, including those outlined in Executive Order 14313, "Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission" and Secretarial Order 3442, "Land and Water Conservation Fund Implementation by the U.S. Department of the Interior."</p>

National Park Service

Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year

National Park Service

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). ORLP provides funding to 1) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas, and 2) to develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities that provide outdoor recreation opportunities to the public in qualifying areas. ORLP is a program within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which provides matching grants to States. ORLP funding is available in addition to traditional LWCF state formula grants and does not affect state apportionments. ORLP projects must be within a Qualifying Area, defined as: an urban area that has a population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census, or 2 or more adjacent urban areas with a combined population of 25,000 or more in the most recent census; or an area administered by a federally recognized Indian Tribe or an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian community organization. Additional requirements under the ORLP program: Matching Requirement - ORLP is dollar for dollar match, meaning it covers up to 50% of all project costs. Applicants are responsible for providing non-federal funds for at least 50% of project costs. Perpetuity Requirement - Projects assisted through ORLP must be maintained and accessible for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. This applies to the assisted park or site in its entirety, not just the area assisted by the grant funds. Alignment with LWCF Law and Policy - As an LWCF program, ORLP projects must align with the purposes and requirements of the LWCF Act and LWCF Manual. Alignment with National Priorities Projects must be responsive to Executive and National priorities, including those outlined in Executive Order 14313, "Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission" and Secretarial Order 3442, "Land and Water Conservation Fund Implementation by the U.S. Department of the Interior."

National Park Service

<p>This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI), administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The purpose of the program is to: 1) provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and 2) promote or support compatible land uses and avoid incompatible development in areas in the vicinity of, or ecologically related to, a military installation or military airspace, and/or to maintain or enhance disaster resilience. RARI is a program within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). State and Local Assistance Program. RARI funding is available in addition to traditional LWCF state formula grants and does not affect state apportionments. RARI operates in partnership with the Department of War (DOW) and seeks to leverage funding across departments to benefit the general public and military communities. RARI is dollar for dollar match, meaning it covers up to 50% of all project costs and applicants are responsible for funding the remaining 50% of project costs. However, for RARI projects, DOW Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) funds are allowable to meet the LWCF Act's cost-share requirement (10 U.S.C. 2684a). Therefore, 100% of project costs could be funded through these two federal programs. To be eligible, proposed projects must: Include a land acquisition component. Be in a Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Partnership Opportunity Area or Sentinel Landscape. Have a Letter of Support from a Military Installation or Range commander.1 Additional LWCF requirements for the RARI program: Perpetuity Requirement - Projects assisted through RARI must be maintained and accessible exclusively for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. This applies to the assisted park or site in its entirety, not just the area assisted by the grant funds. Alignment with LWCF Law and Policy - As an LWCF program, RARI projects must align with the purposes and requirements of the LWCF Act and LWCF Manual. This includes meeting a priority need or goal identified in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Alignment with National Priorities – Projects must be responsive to Executive and National priorities, including those outlined in Executive Order 14313, "Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission" and Secretarial Order 3442, "Land and Water Conservation Fund Implementation by the U.S. Department of the Interior."</p>

National Park Service

Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI) &ndash; Recurring 5 Year Notice

National Park Service

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI), administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The purpose of the program is to: 1) provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and 2) promote or support compatible land uses and avoid incompatible development in areas in the vicinity of, or ecologically related to, a military installation or military airspace, and/or to maintain or enhance disaster resilience. RARI is a program within the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). State and Local Assistance Program. RARI funding is available in addition to traditional LWCF state formula grants and does not affect state apportionments. RARI operates in partnership with the Department of War (DOW) and seeks to leverage funding across departments to benefit the general public and military communities. RARI is dollar for dollar match, meaning it covers up to 50% of all project costs and applicants are responsible for funding the remaining 50% of project costs. However, for RARI projects, DOW Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) funds are allowable to meet the LWCF Act's cost-share requirement (10 U.S.C. 2684a). Therefore, 100% of project costs could be funded through these two federal programs. To be eligible, proposed projects must: Include a land acquisition component. Be in a Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Partnership Opportunity Area or Sentinel Landscape. Have a Letter of Support from a Military Installation or Range commander.1 Additional LWCF requirements for the RARI program: Perpetuity Requirement - Projects assisted through RARI must be maintained and accessible exclusively for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity. This applies to the assisted park or site in its entirety, not just the area assisted by the grant funds. Alignment with LWCF Law and Policy - As an LWCF program, RARI projects must align with the purposes and requirements of the LWCF Act and LWCF Manual. This includes meeting a priority need or goal identified in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Alignment with National Priorities Projects must be responsive to Executive and National priorities, including those outlined in Executive Order 14313, "Establishing the President's Make America Beautiful Again Commission" and Secretarial Order 3442, "Land and Water Conservation Fund Implementation by the U.S. Department of the Interior."

National Park Service

This research is specifically designed to create methods to respond to coral disease at all NPS coral reef parks in the Southeast Region by using parks within the US Virgin Islands as field test sites. Coral disease and associated reef degradation is the primary marine resource challenge for NPS managers at these sites. The primary objective of this project is to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of selected, promising coral disease treatments and techniques.

National Park Service

The purpose of this task agreement is to provide educational and work opportunities to young people so that they may gain a better understanding and appreciation of NPS natural and cultural resources. Work will address deferred maintenance and resource protection and include work on deteriorated log causeways, trail drainage and erosion control systems, and re-establishing the required trail corridor width. Project will include an educational component for the Larimer Country Conservation Corps (LCCC) students including exposure to park experts involved with resource preservation and stewardship, visitor management and protection, facility management, interpretation and park administration.

National Park Service

To continue to sustain and support the study of natural communities through the outreach of an online field guide: Explore Natural Communities.

National Park Service

National Park Service- Artifact Analysis Work

National Park Service

Improve Access to National Park Service Archives

National Park Service

The cooperator shall provide research associates graduate assistants and interns to conduct primary research and onsite investigation to produce a cultural landscape report for the Henry Howser House at Kings Mountain National Military Park

National Park Service

Projects are for educating youth and young adults and giving them direct technical experience with the management and control of persistent invasive non-native plants and native habitat restoration techniques. Projects will be within Tumac cori National Historic Park in southern Arizona.

National Park Service

National Park Service- WACA AZCC PLC Fencing and Trail Maintenance. This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities without competition.

National Park Service

Joshua Tree National Park preserves a variety of ecosystems representative of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. The vegetation of these ecosystems are unique, yet changing. Some of these ecosystems are threatened by the effects of climate change, nitrogen deposition, non-native plant invasions, and incursions by off-highway vehicles. Personnel from GBI and Joshua Tree National Park will collaborate to develop and implement a variety of monitoring and restoration protocols to better preserve the vegetation of the park.

National Park Service

he purpose of this agreement is to complete project planning and compliance associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) at Death Valley National Park (DEVA). The Park s Resources Management Division; which includes Planning and Compliance, is responsible for coordinating NEPA and Section 106 compliance. The park manages a large volume of historic preservation, routine and deferred maintenance, new construction, and research activities all of which require compliance with NEPA and Section 106. There is a critical need to provide additional support for this work to protect both natural and cultural resources and park management needs. Expediting completion of resource conservation and stewardship projects increases access to popular sites in the park and therefore improves visitor experience.

National Park Service

Provide education and training to young people in hiking trail rehabilitation and the removal of invasive exotic vegetation in national parks. This project will provide rewarding environmental service opportunities that harness the idealism and energy of a volunteer labor force to help restore America's public lands.

National Park Service

These multi-day experiences are designed and led by experienced outdoor educators and blend leadership skill development, hands-on field science and stewardship work, vocational skill development, and outdoor fundamentals in the classroom of National Park backcountry. The overarching goal is to provide a gateway for underserved youth to lifelong engagement with nature, stewardship, and community and to provide opportunities for personal, academic and professional growth.

National Park Service

Landscape and Exterior Maintenance of Pratt Cabin, Guadalupe Mountains National Park

National Park Service

A.Project Goals The intern will provide formal ranger programs to the public. The intern will learn about Lehman Cave and give cave tours. The intern will provide community outreach to school groups and seniors. The intern may communicate with digital, print and social media. The intern will also provide assistance with updating the park s website, social media sites, and assist with writing press releases. B.Project Objectives Provide opportunities for interns to learn technical skills and gain experiences. Assist with the planning and development of Great Basin s virtual outreach through social media and live digital programs. Provide community outreach to underserved communities surrounding the park. Provided traditional ranger programs and frontline visitor services Learn skills in public communication through contributions to the park s website, press releases, and answering phones.

National Park Service

The goal for this project is to create a partnership that allows for the public to have better access to cultural heritage data, to enhance real world training opportunities for students, and to stimulate public engagement in cultural resource stewardship. This project will allow the further design and development of procedures to allow the University of South Florida Libraries; DIGITAL HERITAGE &amp; HUMANITIES COLLECTIONS (DHHC) Team and The NPS Southeast Archaeological Center (SEAC) to work together more effectively and provide access to collections and archives, and project support in the field in a more efficient and collaborative manner, also increasing cross-discipline applications and training potentials.

National Park Service

This project will support the NPS in developing and applying sound science to identify, inform, implement, and evaluate strategies for protecting park resources and facilities under changing environmental conditions across the U.S. National Park System.

National Park Service

Testing of NRHP Eligible Sites in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

National Park Service

Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Use and Transportation Management Study

National Park Service

This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities without competition.

National Park Service

Fuels Treatment Evaluation at Rocky Mountain National Park

National Park Service

to provide an engagement framework that park managers can use to understand and navigate challenges surrounding free-ranging cats. The engagement framework will be based on the findings from this work and will outline a set of best practices for pursuing engagement with communities and stakeholders for addressing management challenges surrounding free-ranging cats.