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Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program

National Park Service

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

This program will provide challenging training opportunities through collaborative, immersive apprentice-style experiences in working alongside NPS employees on the completion of historic preservation deferred maintenance projects throughout the NPS system. This training will be accomplished by placing participants in the carefully supervised environments of active maintenance projects to assist in their completion. Throughout the program, participants will also be exposed to opportunities to engage with NPS personnel and receive classroom-style safety and skills training. The skills and knowledge gained by participants through this program are applicable for careers in infrastructure maintenance and engineering, and resource and facility management, both within the Federal government and private sector.

Grant Summary

Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program is a National Park Service grant providing $0K to $300K. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

employmentworkforce development

Eligibility

Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.

How to Apply

Funding Range

$0K$300K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program from National Park Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Park Service before the deadline.
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Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program?

Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program is offered by National Park Service and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program provide?

Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program provides between $1 and $300K per award from National Park Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program deadline?

Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Park Service, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program?

To apply for Veteran Trades Apprenticeship Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Park Service.

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