Grant Applications
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Application Information
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Accessibility
The National Park Foundation (NPF), in collaboration with the National Park Service (NPS), is issuing a Request for Proposals for a pilot grant program focused on accessibility in national parks. The goal of this grant is to improve trip planning and elevate inclusive park experiences for visitors with disabilities. The program will fund accessibility projects that provide information for visitors, build community connections, expand trainings, and improve access to equipment. The RFP is open to NPS entities and non-profit organizations.
Applications are due no later than Thursday, August 22, 2024 (midnight ET). Please see the Request for Proposals for more information on criteria and instructions on how to apply.
An optional information call to discuss this RFP and the proposal process will be held on July 22nd at 3:00pm ET (Zoom link here). All parties interested in submitting a proposal are encouraged to attend the call, though it is not required; a link to a recording of the call will be provided on this webpage.
Rivers and Trails
The National Park Foundation (NPF), in collaboration with the National Park Service (NPS), is excited to announce our “Enhancing and Protecting America’s Rivers and Trails” Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Fiscal Year 2024 as part of the NPF Rivers and Trails program. The National Trail System and Wild & Scenic Rivers System are facing mounting challenges, including increased visitation, inconsistent funding, and the impacts of climate change. To address these challenges, this year’s RFP will focus on collaborative conservation, ecosystem resiliency and stewardship, enhancing visitor experience, and futureproofing rivers and trails.
This RFP is open to NPS entities and partners that administer, manage, and support national scenic trails, national historical trails, national recreation trails (including national water trails), and wild and scenic rivers.
Please see the Request for Proposals for more information about this opportunity, eligibility, and how to apply.
Applications are due no later than Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Optional Informational Calls:
Two optional information calls to discuss this RFP and the proposal process are scheduled for June 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM ET and June 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET. 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. Links to the information sessions are available below:
June 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET Zoom Recording
Capacity Building for Park Partners
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to help build the organizational capacity of national park philanthropic organizations through its capacity building program. The goal of this grant is to support park partners to transform their work to be more innovative or effective in your philanthropic impact to national parks. Applicants for this cycle of funding should have annual park-related revenue in the $250k to $1M range, with projects focused on increasing revenue and impact to national parks. Requests for renewal funding for previous NPF capacity building investment are welcome, if accompanied by strong evidence for how future success is made possible by the building blocks of prior NPF support.
Applications are due no later than Sunday, July 21, 2024 (midnight ET). Please see the Request for Proposals for more information and instructions on how to apply.
An optional, informative call to discuss this RFP and the proposal process will be held on June 13th at 3:00pm ET (Zoom link here). All parties interested in submitting a proposal are encouraged to attend the call, though it is not required.
