National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- National Parks Business Plan Internship Deadline: Jan 4, 2027 · up to $1.7M
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.954 (USAspending.gov).
- Downeast Transportation, Inc. $19,030,129
- Capital Concerts, Inc 2 awards $18,219,074
- City Of Visalia $5,345,429
- City & County San Fran $4,828,043
- Blue Star Families Inc $4,474,365
- Agriculture, Idaho Department Of $3,962,742
- Accokeek Foundation Inc $3,743,000
- Northern Plains Heritage Foundation $3,570,660
- Center For Plant Conservation Inc $3,355,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
This program supports projects complementary to National Park Service program efforts in natural and cultural resource conservation, protection, and environmental sustainability.
This program funds projects that support the mission of the National Park Service but are not covered under other specific programs.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local governments
- Federally recognized tribes
- Private nonprofits
- State
State, local and tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Beneficiaries
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Profit organizations, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, and State, local and tribal governments, industry and public decision makers, research scientists, engineers, and the general public.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov
Award Procedure
Proposals received in response announcements on grants.gov are reviewed on the basis of a competitive, merit-based review process, and are rated in accordance with the evaluation criteria stated in the announcement. Awards may be made to the highest rated proposals based on the amount of funding available each year.
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the Program Manager listed as the point of contact. Generally 30 – 120 days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Applications must be for projects within the National Park Service area of responsibility. The Secretary of the Interior must determine that appropriations for the purpose of cooperative agreement projects are available and an agreement is in the best interests of the United States. Funds may not be used for acquisition of real property.
Required Documentation
Determined at the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) level.
Matching Requirements
Recipients may share some project or program costs. The cost-sharing arrangements are developed between NPS and the recipients in advance of the program unless otherwise stated by Congress.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements