Communities & Workforce
The National Park Foundation, together with our partners, supports an expansive network of national and local non-profit organizations, volunteer groups, and service corps dedicated to critical preservation and restoration projects across the country.
Our national parks provide a strong foundation for building community and cultivating stewardship. The National Park Foundation (NPF)'s Communities & Workforce programming helps strengthen community ties to our parks and address vital needs. We’re actively striving to grow a network of partners, as well as inspire a new, diverse generation of outdoor leaders. By strengthening the park partner community across the country, we can create positive change in the parks that are closer to home.
From supporting service corps crews that preserve historical sites, restore trails, and remove invasive species in parks, to strengthening the park community and collaborative efforts, to providing internship opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and interests, NPF’s Communities & Workforce programs highlight the power of teamwork and collective dedication to preserve our nation’s most treasured places. Our communities are full of groups and individuals who roll up their sleeves to support our parks. By engaging with NPF’s Communities & Workforce programs, you play a role in this collective dedication to preserve our nation’s most treasured places.
By the Numbers
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$15MillionSince 2018, NPF has granted more than $15 million to over 180 service corps crews.
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450Park Partner OrganizationsNPF supports the park partner community of over 450 organizations by providing resources to elevate their organizations and the work they do to support parks.
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266Intern and Fellowship PlacementsIn 2021, NPF helped place 266 interns and fellows in parks and offices across the country.
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1.4Million VolunteersSince 2014, NPF funded over 1.4 million volunteers in parks across the country. These volunteers have contributed over 2.6 million hours of service to our parks.
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Updates
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UpdateNPF and the Park Partner Community Innovating for the Future of Parks
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UpdateNPF Invests $5.8 Million in Service Corps Program
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UpdateNPF Supports Internship Placements in Parks Across the Country
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UpdateCreating Careers In Conservation
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UpdateNPF Celebrates 2023 Accomplishments
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UpdateNPF Invests in Park Partner Organizations to Further Capacity-Building Goals
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UpdateNPF-Supported Service Corps Named Project of the Year
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UpdateNPF’s Continuing Support for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
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UpdateNPF Grant Supports Capacity Building at Valley Forge Park Alliance
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UpdateNPF Invests $5 Million in Service Corps Programs
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UpdateNPF Grant Supports Cross-Community Initiative at Gateway Arch National Park
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UpdateAcadia National Park Welcomes Three Fellows
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UpdateRestoring Resilience: NPF Funding Strengthens Rock Creek Park’s Forest
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UpdateTransforming the Grand Canyon’s Desert View into an Inter-tribal Cultural Heritage Site
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UpdateNPF Supports Professional Development Journey of Park Partner Leaders
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UpdateNPF Grant Supports Park Partner Developing New Strategic Plan
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UpdateNPF Celebrates 2022 Accomplishments
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UpdateNPF Invests $1.7 Million in Park Partners
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UpdateWorking Together for the Future of Parks
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UpdateAnother Year of Impact in Our Parks
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UpdateThe Incredible Work of HBCUI Interns in Parks
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UpdateLearning In and From Our National Parks
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UpdateThe Power of Being Yourself in National Parks
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UpdateLearning on a Mission
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UpdateWomen of Fire
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UpdateStrengthening Park Partners
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UpdateReflecting on a Year of Achievements in Our National Parks
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UpdateInvesting in the Next Generation of Park Stewards
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UpdateCelebrating a Year of Achievements in Our National Parks
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UpdateConnecting to Parks Through Service