New York State Contract Reporter #P26AS00125

Grant Funding for Urban Park Projects in New York State (ORLP Program)

This opportunity is a grant program for urban park projects in New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) - Division of Environmental Stewardship & Planning - Program: Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP), administered by the National Park Service (NPS) and NYS Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) unit - Funding Details: - 50/50 matching grants for eligible park projects - Grant amounts: minimum $300,000 (for $600,000 project) to maximum $15,000,000 (for $30,000,000 project) - Eligibility: - Counties and municipalities with urban areas of 25,000+ residents - Preference for projects in low-income communities - Products/Services Requested: - Planning, construction, or improvement of urban parks and recreational facilities - Notable Requirements: - Urban population threshold - Matching funds requirement (50/50) - Compliance with Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) rules and regulations - Use of Trust for Public Land resources is recommended for applicants - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for public entities

Description

The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is a nationally competitive grant offered by the National Park Service (NPS) through the NYS Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) unit at the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). It provides 50/50 matching grants for park projects in urban areas with populations of 25,000 or more, prioritizing projects in low-income communities. The minimum grant amount is $300,000 and the maximum is $15,000,000. The program is subject to the rules and regulations of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).

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