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National Park Foundation Grant Opportunity

External Grant Opportunity - National Park Foundation

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.

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Grant Highlights:

  • 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).
  • 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
  • Grants requests may be up to $75,000 (new) or $50,000 (existing) – one proposal per applicant
  • A letter of support from an NPS superintendent is required
  • Example projects
    • Trail assessments / measurements
    • Engagement between parks and local disability stakeholders
    • Provision of accessibility training
    • Video and content development
    • Programs that ensure mobility devices are available to visitors with disabilities

 

OPTIONAL: Move United works with Beneficial Designs to implement trail assessment training.  If your organization is interested in including a trail assessment process within your grant application please complete the form below for further information.
PLEASE NOTE THIS FORM IS NOT THE GRANT APPLICATION!:

 

Trail Assessment Process Interest Form

Name(Required)
Email(Required)
List parks your organization currently works with and those you would like to work with. Include name of park, city and state