Registration Eligibility
This webinar is free and open to the public.
Start Date
11/20/2024
End Date
11/20/2024
Description
Transform your city’s communities and close the park equity gap with funding from the federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant program. Established in 2014 and supported by the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the ORLP offers 50/50 matching grants to create new parks or revitalize existing parks in underserved urban neighborhoods.
The Department of Interior recently announced $254 million for local parks, the largest investment ever in the program’s history. Now is the time to secure funding for your urban park project. Grants can be used for land acquisition, new park development, or the substantial renovation of existing parks, to (re)connect people with the outdoors.
Join our upcoming webinar, presented in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), to learn how to maximize your chances of success in the 8th application round and bring much-needed park spaces to those who need it most. NPS staff will walk you through applicant and project eligibility, explain the application and selection process, and share expert tips on writing a strong proposal.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Parks & Recreation
Urban Planning & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
No
Hours
1.50
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the ORLP Federal Grant Process: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the federal grant process, including key stages, timelines, and compliance requirements specific to federal park grants.
2. Develop Skills to Successfully Apply for ORLP Federal Park Grants: Participants will learn how to prepare and submit effective applications for federal park grants, covering essential elements such as eligibility requirements, application components, and submission guidelines.
3. Identify Key Strategies for Effective Grant Management and Compliance: Participants will be able to identify and implement best practices for managing awarded federal ORLP park grants, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and optimizing grant utilization for sustainable park development.
Instructors
David Goldstein, Program Lead, Competitive Programs, National Park Service; Heather Ramsay Ahndan, Program Manager, King County Land Conservation Initiative; Julie Waterman, Advocacy Director, City Parks Alliance
Course Codes
Provider
City Parks Alliance