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Application Information
Questions about Fluxx? Please reach out to your NPF program contact or [email protected] for instructions on how to register in the system. Please be reminded that this system is open to National Park Service units and existing NPS partners only.
Revolving Loan Fund
The Land Conservation Loan Program is NPF's conservation loan program, making low-interest loans for land acquisition projects for National Park sites. Interested applicants should contact [email protected] to inquire whether the project is a good match for the NPF loan program. Once pre-approved, applicants will receive instructions via email on how to formally submit an application. For more information, please see the Revolving Loan Fund requirements.
Service Corps
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is excited to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) to participate in the 2025 Service Corps Program. This program is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the work of organizations operating service corps programs across the country. The NPF service corps program is designed to assist the National Park Service (NPS) in meeting its goals of completing critical work projects while inspiring a cadre of leaders dedicated to protecting and preserving national parks for current and future generations.
NPF welcomes this opportunity to assist new and existing service corps in creating innovative, sustainable, and transformational programming that provides career development opportunities for our nation’s youth, young adults (ages 16-30), and recent era U.S. veterans up to age 35.
This RFP is open to all suitable service corps organizations; units and programs of the National Park Service including Rivers and Trails units, and affiliated units officially administered by the NPS.
For-profit organizations are not eligible.
Please see the request for proposals for more information about this opportunity and how to apply.
Applications are due no later than Thursday February 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Optional Informational Call:
An optional informational call to discuss this RFP and the proposal process is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Any changes to the date and time will be updated on this website. All parties interested in submitting a proposal are welcome to attend the call, but it is not a requirement. Please see the agenda, here.
https://nationalparks-org.zoom.us/j/82443361561
Meeting ID: 824 4336 1561
Junior Ranger Angler
The Junior Ranger Angler program connects young people with the wonders of national parks through fishing, water exploration, and waterway stewardship. Building community connections around meaningful experiences outdoors, Junior Ranger Angler welcomes and introduces youth and intergenerational audiences to national parks through meaningful engagements. Through Junior Ranger Angler, fishing is the catalyst for people and communities to be inspired, experience joy, and build lasting relationships while connecting with nature and the bodies of water in and around national parks.
The Junior Ranger Angler application is now closed. Applicants can expect to be notified about the status of their application in early February.