US grant · National Park Service
National Parks Business Plan Internship
Up to $1,700,000 Closes January 4, 2027
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Grants.gov · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Part of | Department of the Interior |
| Opportunity number | P26AS00055 |
| Amount per award | Up to $1,700,000 |
| Total funding available | $1,700,000 |
| Opens | September 28, 2026 |
| Closes | January 4, 2027 (55 days left) |
| Who can apply | Schools and universities, Government, Nonprofits, Tribal organizations |
| Applicant types listed | Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Special district governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| State or area | Nationwide |
| Cost sharing or match | Not required |
| Application detail | Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Grants.gov |
| Last checked | November 10, 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Grants.gov:
The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) goal is to jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the business management and operational health of our national parks and NPS programs.
The internship program should:
- Provide students with in-depth training on NPS business management and operations, exposure to park and/or program level operations, and the opportunity to conduct substantive analysis and evaluation which lead to recommendations that improve strategic planning and management decision-making.
- Encourage highly qualified graduate students from professional disciplines underrepresented in the NPS workforce (Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Environmental Management, and similar degree programs) to explore federal careers with conservation and land management agencies.
- Cultivate a lifelong stewardship ethic for public lands in graduate students from top universities.
Eligible recipients are State, local and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations.
Eligibility
In accordance with 54 USC §101702(a) [Formerly 16 U.S.C. 1g], the eligible applicants are State, local and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations for the public purpose of carrying out National Park Service programs pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 6305.Foreign Entities or Projects: This program does not provide funding to foreign entities or for projects conducted outside the United States.Excluded Parties: NPS conducts a review of the SAM.gov Exclusions database for all applicant entities and their key project personnel prior to award. The NPS cannot award funds to entities or their key project personnel identified in the SAM.gov Exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted, or otherwise excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain Federal assistance and benefits, as their ineligibility condition applies to this Federal program.
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