YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC TRAIL ITINERARY WORKSHOP IN CLAY, DUVAL, NASSAU, AND ST. JOHNS! REGISTER BELOW TO ATTEND!
The workshops intend to convene stakeholders to assist in developing trail itineraries residents, visitors, and outdoor enthusiasts can use. (REGISTER HERE)
“The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program provides matching grants to cities for park projects in underserved communities. These investments enable urban communities to create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors.
From historic land-markers to playgrounds, ORLP funding invests in outdoor recreation and the facilities needed to enjoy and use community parks. Accessible playgrounds, biking trails, and campgrounds have all been made possible through ORLP grants aimed at improving local access to outdoor recreation. Over $100 million in Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant funding has been invested nationwide. This month on February 1st – March 1st, the grant is open to apply.
Managed by the National Park Service and funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the nationally competitive ORLP program provides matching grants (up to 50% of total project costs) to assist communities with little to no access to outdoor recreation opportunities in urban areas. Funds can be used for the acquisition and/or development of, or to substantially renovate public parks and other outdoor recreation spaces.” You can find more info by searching on Grants.gov using keywords “Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership” and CFDA number “15.916” to view current competitive round opportunities. VIEW PAST RECIPIENTS
GTE is developing local collaboration with with area state led agencies to get details about the process for selecting and nominating projects to the National Park Service’s ORLP/LWCF, Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. To reach out to a Heritage Tour Guide for additional information, email us. For upcoming events and tour activities, find more info by searching here.
“The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is directed by the legislature to cooperate with state and federal agencies, private organizations, and commercial and industrial interests in the promotion of a statewide outdoor recreation system. Florida continues to develop a diverse, connected and balanced system of outdoor recreational resources, facilities and programs.
The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is the state’s official document regarding outdoor recreation planning which is produced every five years. Planning is underway for the 2027-2031 SCORP.
For questions/comments relating to SCORP, please email officeofgreenwaysandtrails@floridadep.gov.
2022-2023 FRDAP Regional Community Institute of Northeast Florida Land and Recreation Grants Close Out Webinar
