National Park Foundation

Junior Ranger Angler Grant Program

Who can apply: Open to all National Park Service units and programs, official park partner organizations, Indigenous Tribes, and nonprofit community organizations actively working in collaboration with an NPS unit. Nonprofits must be 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored by one.

Deadline: Applications accepted November 2, 2026 through November 30, 2026.

Innovation Grants Program

Who can apply: Only nonprofit organizations with NPS agreements are eligible to receive grants. NPS units and offices and the broader NPS nonprofit partnership community may submit LOIs. Applicants must have spoken with and confirmed support for the proposal with the relevant park superintendent or program equivalent. For-profit organizations may participate as vendors but cannot directly receive grant funds.

Partner Housing Catalyst Program

Who can apply: Projects must aim to increase the availability of NPS workforce housing, directly or indirectly. Only nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive grant funds and the nonprofit partner must execute the project. NPF welcomes LOIs from nonprofits, NPS units, and community or municipal entities; for-profit organizations are not eligible.

Deadline: Initial LOI deadline was February 19, 2026, with rolling LOIs accepted thereafter for the remainder of the calendar year.