2025 Deadlines:

Opens: March 10, 2025
Due: June 30, 2025
Great Strides Grants

Opens: May 1, 2025
Due: August 30, 2025
Matching Grants
FUN Park Grants

MATCHING Grants

• Eligible applicants: all municipalities and counties in Arkansas
• Maximum award: up to $250,000* + an equal match by applicant
  

  *We welcome grant applications surpassing $250,000, albeit on a restricted and finite basis. The ORGP Committee will assess applications based upon available funding and demonstrated need.

• Eligible projects: development of outdoor recreation facilities and land acquisition
• Funding: reimbursement up to 50% of project costs
• Grant completion timeframe: grant projects should be completed within two years of the award notice

FUN PARK Grants

• Eligible applicants: municipalities in Arkansas with populations of 7,500 or less and unincorporated communities; sponsored by the county
• Maximum award: up to $100,000 (no match required)
• Eligible projects: development of most outdoor recreation facilities
• Funding: grantee will be issued the entire grant amount prior to project development
• Grant completion timeframe: Grant project should be completed within two years of award notice
• Application guide: Projects should be completed within one year of contract date

Great Strides Program Grants

Trails for Life

• Eligible applicants: all municipalities and counties in Arkansas
• Maximum award: up to $250,000 (no match required)
• Eligible projects: development of walking trails and associated facilities including accessible parking, signage and benches
• Funding: grantee will be issued the entire grant amount prior to project development
• Grant completion timeframe: grant projects should be completed within one year of award notice