National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education

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.

Fiscal year 2025: 1) Educational and Professional Development: Projects support teacher professional development and the creation of educational materials for distance learning, helping educators integrate public lands into their curriculum. 2) Public Engagement and Interpretation: Funds are used to develop programs that enhance visitor enjoyment, promote interpretation of natural and cultural resources, and increase public understanding of conservation issues. 3) Visitor Services and Transportation: Awards finance shuttle operations in high-visitation areas to reduce environmental impacts and improve access, such as those servicing forest or coastal sites. 4) Restoration and Stewardship: Funding is directed to nonprofit partnerships for hands-on restoration work, habitat improvement, and trail maintenance to improve ecological health and visitor safety. 5) Cultural Enrichment and Recreation: Funding may cover live music or interpretive performances to enrich visitor experiences and foster community engagement in recreational spaces. Fiscal year 2026: 1) Education, engagement, and access - Outdoor recreation experiences for students and military families. Facilitated trips...