LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Communities across Nevada may have an opportunity to compete for federal funding to build and improve local parks, trails, playgrounds, sports fields, and other outdoor recreation spaces, according to a news release from the Nevada Division of State Parks.
The division is encouraging eligible local governments to express interest in the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, a nationally competitive grant administered by the National Park Service. Individual projects may be eligible to receive between $300,000 and $15 million.
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Deadline and next steps
To determine whether Nevada will move forward with the program, State Parks is asking eligible local governments to submit a Letter of Interest by July 24, 2026. If enough interest is received, the agency plans to launch a full application process and pursue future rounds of funding as they become available.
Janice Keillor, Deputy Administrator for Nevada State Parks, said, “This is an exciting opportunity to bring significant investment into outdoor recreation projects across Nevada. We want to hear about the ideas communities have for creating parks and outdoor spaces that people will enjoy for years to come.”
Additional information about project eligibility and submission requirements is available at parks.nv.gov/orlp.
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