Grants and Outreach

The Grants and Outreach Team (GO) in NC State Parks administer recurring grant programs for local communities, the state funding through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), federal funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the nationally competitive Outdoor Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). Non-recurring grants administered by the GO Team include the state funding for Accessibility for Parks, Accessible Parks, Helene Recovery Fund through PARTF and the Great Trails State Program (GTSP).

Grants and Outreach Links

Open Application Deadlines

Complete the Trails (CCST): Connecting Communities to State Trails Grant

Application deadline is October 8.

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

Application deadline is November 2.

Future Funding Opportunities

Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF)

Funding opportunity opens October 26

Great Trails State Program (GTSP)

Funding opportunity opens in spring 2027

Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

Funding opportunity opens in March 2027

Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP)

Next application period opens Spring 2027

2026 At a Glance

$17,984,764

Awarded for 45 Local Communities

through Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, Land and Water Conservation Fund and Helene Recovery Fund for PARTF

300

Grants Administered

through Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, Helene Recovery Fund for PARTF, Land and Water Conservation Fund, Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership, Accessible Parks, Accessibility for Parks and Great Trails State Program

Contact Us

Meet the Grants and Outreach Team

The Grants and Outreach Team (GO) in NC State Parks administers Parks and Trails Grants for local communities throughout North Carolina including: Federal Grants from Land and Water Conservation Fund; state grants from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund; and non-recurring state grants including: Accessibility Grants, the Helene Recovery Fund for PARTF and the Great Trails State Program.

Find your RRS regional consultant

The Recreation Resources Service is a technical assistance program jointly administered by the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation and North Carolina State University's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. RRS provides field administration for grants administered NC State Parks.

Grants and Outreach