Open/Upcoming — 2026–2027 funding opportunity announced October 27, 2026; May 3, 2027 final submission deadline; portal and full guide access require verification.
North Carolina FY2027 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Local Government Grants (Up to $500,000; May 3, 2027)
FundingUp to $500,000 per eligible local government application; 50% local match, dollar for dollar. Statewide pool not confirmed.
DeadlineMay 3, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. (official page labels EST, which conflicts with North Carolina daylight saving time in May; verify local cutoff). Optional preliminary review by March 15, 2027.
Last verifiedOctober 29, 2026 — official NC Parks PARTF applicant page reviewed; external SharePoint application guide not accessible for complete verification.
Required next actionConfirm applicant qualifies as NC county, incorporated municipality or authorized public authority; establish ownership or 25-year lease/easement; prepare single-site project and 50% qualifying local match; review linked application guide and WebGrants submission details; seek optional technical review by March 15; file by May 3, 2027.
Broad Eligibility
North Carolina counties, incorporated municipalities, and public authorities empowered to develop recreational facilities; single site with public use and 25-year tenure; 50% eligible match. Private nonprofits are not direct applicants.
Atlas Analysis
Genuine competitive state-local recreation funding. Official source confirms $500,000 applicant cap and 50% local contribution. Full controlling guide resides behind an external SharePoint authentication flow and was not independently examined; confirm exact application portal and requirements before protected approval. Official time zone labels May 3 deadline 'EST', requiring clarification.
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation announced the 2026–2027 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) local government grant opportunity on October 27, 2026. This competitive state grant provides up to $500,000 per eligible local-government applicant for acquiring parkland or developing, renovating or protecting public parks and recreational facilities in North Carolina. It is financial assistance to local applicants, not an equipment purchase or commercial procurement.
Eligible applicants include North Carolina counties, incorporated municipalities and qualifying public authorities authorized to acquire land or build facilities for public recreation. Projects must occur on a single site. Applicants must provide a 50% nonstate match, dollar for dollar; eligible donated-land appraised value may qualify, while donated volunteer services may not. Applicants must own the site or hold a signed lease or easement for at least 25 years. Acquired property is dedicated permanently to public recreation, and constructed or renovated facilities must remain open for public use for at least 25 years.
The official grant application deadline is May 3, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. The official agency schedule labels the time ‘EST’ despite the May date falling during daylight saving time; confirm the controlling local cutoff with the program. March 15, 2027 is a recommended preliminary technical review date, not the final submission deadline. Awards are expected in August 2027; the anticipated contract period is November 2027 through October 2030. The application guide is linked from the official state applicant page but requires SharePoint authentication in the available research environment. Confirm its detailed scoring, environmental and submission requirements before relying on this record for an application.
Source verificationOfficial government source · www.ncparks.govAtlas last verified this record October 29, 2026 — official NC Parks PARTF applicant page reviewed; external SharePoint application guide not accessible for complete verification.. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
