National Parks Business Plan Internship
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
National Parks Business Plan Internship is a National Park Service grant providing up to $1.7M for municipality, university, tribal government. Applications are due 2027-01-04 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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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.
How to Apply
Up to $1.7M
2027-01-04
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for National Parks Business Plan Internship from National Park Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 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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National Parks Business Plan Internship: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the National Parks Business Plan Internship?
National Parks Business Plan Internship is offered by National Park Service. The listing names these applicant types: municipality, university, tribal government, school district, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the National Parks Business Plan Internship provide?
National Parks Business Plan Internship provides up to $1.7M 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 National Parks Business Plan Internship deadline?
Applications for National Parks Business Plan Internship are due 2027-01-04 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Park Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the National Parks Business Plan Internship?
To apply for National Parks Business Plan Internship, 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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