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Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs

National Park Service

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-18

About This Grant

A. Project Goals The goal of the agreement is to provide educational and outdoor recreational activities in national parks to students in grades K-12. B. Project Objectives The goal will be achieved through expansion of the Buddy Bison program and the Kids to Parks Day National School Contest. These programs provide outdoor educational and recreational activities to youth from underserved and low socio-economic schools and communities. National Park Trust has successfully provided these programs to students from targeted urban areas and has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the National Park Service in 2013 to establish a framework to facilitate the planning and execution of these programs.

Grant Summary

Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs is a National Park Service grant providing $0K to $88K. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

education

Eligibility

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

How to Apply

Funding Range

$0K$88K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs 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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Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs?

Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs 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 Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs provide?

Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs provides between $1 and $88K 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 Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs deadline?

Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs 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 Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs?

To apply for Buddy Bison School and Kids to Parks Day Programs, 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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