Grants Overview
Looking to fund your next outdoor or recreation project?
Welcome to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s Federal Grants page. Use the options below to explore opportunities, guidelines, and how to apply.
The 2026 LWCF grant application period is now open. Please download and complete the application using the link below. Applicants are encouraged to review the Application Guide and Open Project Selection Process before completing the application. All applications must be submitted electronically to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s online file storage system by 4:00 PM on March 31, 2026. To request access to the online submission system, please submit an email request to grants@travelok.com with your name and the entity you are applying on behalf of, and a link will be provided to the email address from which the request was sent. The last day to request access to the online submission system is 4:00 PM on March 24, 2026.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal assistance program administered by the National Park Service (NPS) at the federal level. The NPS provides the LWCF matching grants to the States, and through the States to local governments, for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Funds for the program are derived from sales of federal surplus, a small portion of federal motorboat fuel taxes, and Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) revenues from the leasing of oil and gas sites in coastal waters. In Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department administers the fund at the state level through its Division of State Parks. LWCF is a reimbursable 50/50 matching grant.
Contacts:
Rhonda Moore, Federal Programs Manager
405-522-9522
Rhonda.Moore@travelok.com
OTRD Grants
Grants@travelok.com.
LWCF & RTP Application and Scoring Strategy
LWCF Grant Process
ArcGIS User Guide
Open Project Selection Process 2026
LWCF Application Guide 2026
LWCF Application 2026
LWCF Cost Estimate 2026
Federal Forms E-Sign
Please submit comments or questions regarding the proposed OPSP to Grants@travelok.com
The last day to request a link for online project submission is 4PM on Friday, January 23, 2026. Applications must be digitally submitted by 4 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a state-administered, federal aid program managed through the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in consultation with the Department of Transportation. The program began as part of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 and is now included in the FAST ACT. The Recreational Trails Program is a reimbursable 80/20 matching grant. In order to be eligible for funding through the Recreational Trails Program, each State must have a Recreational Trails Advisory Board. This Board must represent both motorized and non-motorized trail users.
VIEW 2026 RTP Grant Application
VIEW 2026 RTP Grant Application Instructional Guide
VIEW 2026 RTP Grant Supplemental Attachments
VIEW 2026 RTP Equipment Grant
VIEW 2026 RTP Cost Estimate Template
Contact:
Rhonda Moore, Federal Programs Manager
405-522-9522
Rhonda.Moore@travelok.com
Due to changes in federal grant administration, the summer 2025 round of Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grants is currently on pause until further notice. We are awaiting updated guidance and will provide information on ORLP and other competitive opportunities as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience during this time of transition.
In keeping with the law under the LWCF Act, the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department coordinates the production of Oklahoma’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The SCORP is a study that evaluates the demand and supply of public outdoor recreation resources throughout the State. The SCORP is used to identify priorities for acquiring, developing, and protecting all types of outdoor recreation resources and outdoor recreation programs throughout the State. All proposed LWCF projects must meet priority outdoor recreation needs as identified in the current SCORP to be eligible for assistance. An approved local Master Plan that shows a need for the requested recreational facility may take priority over the SCORP needs assessment.