>The Department of the Interior announced today the single largest grant investment ever from the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). Through ORLP, the National Park Service (NPS) will invest $254.68 million into 54 projects in 24 states for the redevelopment or creation of new local parks.
>The ORLP program advances President Biden’s America the Beautiful Initiative, a locally led, voluntary conservation and restoration effort that aims to address the nature and climate crises, improve equitable access to the outdoors, and strengthen the economy. Providing safe outdoor spaces for communities that are park-deprived is one of six areas of focus. The program also helps advance the Administration’s Justice40 Initiative that aims to have 40 percent of the benefits of federal funding flow to disadvantaged communities.
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In August, Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary Estenoz toured ORLP projects underway in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. They visited Yeargan Park and Smoky Hollow Park, where investments from the program will construct new park infrastructure, upgrade trails, and expand play and picnic areas, cultivating community connection and outdoor access.
>Today’s [September 25th] announcement follows a nationwide tour by Assistant Secretary Estenoz to hear directly from community members on the need to connect communities with access to the outdoors, and to encourage state participation in the ORLP program. This latest round of funding draws from the greatest number of applications received by the NPS in the program’s history.
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The ORLP program, established in 2014, is a nationally competitive, dollar-for-dollar matching grant program that aids disadvantaged, urban communities that lack access to close-by outdoor recreation. The program provides grants for community sponsored park projects where population is greater that 30,000 residents. Managed by the NPS and funded through the LWCF, the program provides matching grants up to 50% of total project costs.
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List of recipients for this latest round of funding is in the press release. Statement from Secretary Deb Haaland:
>“Everyone deserves to experience the restorative power of nature, but increasing access to public outdoor spaces has not always received the investment and drive needed to make an impact. Supporting the communities that benefit from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program has been a top priority for our Administration, and a critical step to bringing more green spaces to urban and disadvantaged communities” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Today, this program makes history with the largest investment since its inception.”
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This investment is a huge win for communities, ensuring more people can enjoy nature and outdoor activities, especially in underserved areas.
PuddinTamename on
Wonderful news!
Hopefully not overturned.
hefixesthecable_ on
I hope that shitty governors have no ability to turn down these services like they have turned down the help for children in poverty.
timberrrrrrrr on
A single ICBM costs $214 million dollars
Lukaler62 on
Why not spend that money on training squirrels to run parks? They could manage the chaos better than humans!
cwatson214 on
Thanks, Joe and Kamala!
phoenicks77 on
This is why putting a Native American in charge of this department was a wise move by Biden. Who better to understand the significance and preservation of the land?
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>The Department of the Interior announced today the single largest grant investment ever from the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). Through ORLP, the National Park Service (NPS) will invest $254.68 million into 54 projects in 24 states for the redevelopment or creation of new local parks.
>The ORLP program advances President Biden’s America the Beautiful Initiative, a locally led, voluntary conservation and restoration effort that aims to address the nature and climate crises, improve equitable access to the outdoors, and strengthen the economy. Providing safe outdoor spaces for communities that are park-deprived is one of six areas of focus. The program also helps advance the Administration’s Justice40 Initiative that aims to have 40 percent of the benefits of federal funding flow to disadvantaged communities.
…
In August, Secretary Haaland and Assistant Secretary Estenoz toured ORLP projects underway in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. They visited Yeargan Park and Smoky Hollow Park, where investments from the program will construct new park infrastructure, upgrade trails, and expand play and picnic areas, cultivating community connection and outdoor access.
>Today’s [September 25th] announcement follows a nationwide tour by Assistant Secretary Estenoz to hear directly from community members on the need to connect communities with access to the outdoors, and to encourage state participation in the ORLP program. This latest round of funding draws from the greatest number of applications received by the NPS in the program’s history.
…
The ORLP program, established in 2014, is a nationally competitive, dollar-for-dollar matching grant program that aids disadvantaged, urban communities that lack access to close-by outdoor recreation. The program provides grants for community sponsored park projects where population is greater that 30,000 residents. Managed by the NPS and funded through the LWCF, the program provides matching grants up to 50% of total project costs.
…
List of recipients for this latest round of funding is in the press release. Statement from Secretary Deb Haaland:
>“Everyone deserves to experience the restorative power of nature, but increasing access to public outdoor spaces has not always received the investment and drive needed to make an impact. Supporting the communities that benefit from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program has been a top priority for our Administration, and a critical step to bringing more green spaces to urban and disadvantaged communities” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Today, this program makes history with the largest investment since its inception.”
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This investment is a huge win for communities, ensuring more people can enjoy nature and outdoor activities, especially in underserved areas.
Wonderful news!
Hopefully not overturned.
I hope that shitty governors have no ability to turn down these services like they have turned down the help for children in poverty.
A single ICBM costs $214 million dollars
Why not spend that money on training squirrels to run parks? They could manage the chaos better than humans!
Thanks, Joe and Kamala!
This is why putting a Native American in charge of this department was a wise move by Biden. Who better to understand the significance and preservation of the land?