National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education
CFDA 15.954 · Federal Grants & Funding
Total Funding
$211.5M
Awards
388
Recipients
196
States
42
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
Yearly Funding Trend
| Fiscal Year | Obligations | Awards | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129.8M | 251 | |
| 2025 | $67.2M | 127 | -48.2% |
| 2026 | $14.5M | 10 | -78.4% |
Award Type Mix
| Type | Obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | 0 | |
| $0 | 0 |
Top 50 Awards under CFDA 15.954
Largest individual obligations for National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education.
| Award | Recipient | Awarding Agency | Place | FY | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASST_NON_P18AC01038_014 OPERATE, MAINTAIN, AND ENHANCE ACADIA NATIONAL PARK ALTERNATIVE | DOWNEAST TRANSPORTATION, INC. Maine | Department of the Interior National Park Service | ME-02 | 2024 | $19,030,129 |
ASST_NON_P25AC00552_014 15.954: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONSAM.GOV LINK: CLICK HERE FOR THE SAM.GOV ASSISTANCE LISTINGTHIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHE… | SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CRESCENT CITY, CA-02 | 2025 | $17,837,303 |
ASST_NON_P25AC00445_014 CAPITAL CONCERTS, INC. (CCI) WILL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NPS, NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (NSO), AND ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL (AOC) TO PRODUCE AND TELEVISE A MEMORIAL DAY AN… | CAPITAL CONCERTS, INC District of Columbia | Department of the Interior National Park Service | DC-98 | 2025 | $10,409,074 |
ASST_NON_P21AC10962_014 SUMMER CONCERTS MEMORIAL DAY AND INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERTS FROM THE US CAPITOL | CAPITAL CONCERTS, INC District of Columbia | Department of the Interior National Park Service | DC-98 | 2024 | $7,810,000 |
ASST_NON_P24AC02311_014 THIS PROGRAM CREATES HEALTH BENEFITS FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY BUILDING THEIR CAPACITY TO RECREATE OUTSIDE. MILITARY FAMILIES OUTDOORS PROVIDES FACILITA… | BLUE STAR FAMILIES INC California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $5,878,733 |
ASST_NON_P23AC00523_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | CITY OF VISALIA California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CA-21 | 2024 | $5,393,827 |
ASST_NON_P18AC00249_014 SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR THE GIANT FOREST AREA IN SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK | CITY OF VISALIA California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CA-90 | 2024 | $5,345,429 |
ASST_NON_P26AC00101_014 A250 EVENTS | NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION District of Columbia | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2026 | $5,146,153 |
ASST_NON_P26AC00295_014 SAIL4TH 250 IS A LARGE SCALE MARITIME CELEBRATION MARKING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AS PART OF F250. THE PROJECT WILL BRING AN INTERNATIONAL FLEET O… | SAIL250 NEW YORK INC. New York | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2026 | $5,000,000 |
ASST_NON_P21AC11829_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | CITY & COUNTY SAN FRAN California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CA-90 | 2024 | $4,828,043 |
ASST_NON_P23AC02071_014 THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT ALIGN WITH THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BY PROMOTING CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN AREAS THAT LACK OTHER FUNDING OPTION… | BLUE STAR FAMILIES INC California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2025 | $4,474,365 |
ASST_NON_P23AC00757_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANDEFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAI… | TEXAS RAILROAD COMM Texas | Department of the Interior National Park Service | TX-25 | 2025 | $4,051,744 |
ASST_NON_P02AC00001_014 ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THE OPERATION PLAN AND GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CITY OF ROCKS NATIONAL RESERVE | AGRICULTURE, IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF Idaho | Department of the Interior National Park Service | ALMO, ID-02 | 2025 | $3,962,742 |
ASST_NON_P20AC00467_014 PURPOSE OF AWARD (SUMMARY OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT):THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THIS LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP, PURSUANT TO PRIOR AGREEMENTS, IS FOR THE FOU… | ACCOKEEK FOUNDATION INC Maryland | Department of the Interior National Park Service | MD-05 | 2024 | $3,743,000 |
ASST_NON_P25AC00260_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | CENTER FOR PLANT CONSERVATION INC California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2025 | $3,355,000 |
ASST_NON_P26AC00353_014 THE PROJECT WILL SUPPORT THE FIXED-ROUTE ISLAND EXPLORER BUS SERVICE IN SEVEN RURAL GATEWAY COMMUNITIES AND ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, WHICH ATTRACTS 4 MILLION VISITS ANNUALLY. THE BUS… | DOWNEAST TRANSPORTATION, INC. Maine | Department of the Interior National Park Service | ME-01 | 2026 | $3,099,313 |
ASST_NON_P18AC01137_014 CONSERVATION CREW TO REPAIR DRAINAGE SYSTEM, NORTHWEST CORNER OF MERIDIAN HILL PARK | WOLFTRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Virginia | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $2,970,000 |
ASST_NON_P24AC02121_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION PROTECTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAIN… | MONTANA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Montana | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $2,788,943 |
ASST_NON_P18AC00483_014 THE MUIR WOODS SHUTTLE IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF MUIR WOODS NATIONAL MONUMENT S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM- PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 25 OF VISITOR ACCESS DURING PEAK VISITATION PERIOD… | MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CA-02 | 2024 | $2,700,000 |
ASST_NON_P23AC00490_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANDEFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAI… | NATIONAL PARK TRUST, INC Maryland | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $2,640,000 |
ASST_NON_P23AC02143_014 15.954: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONSAM.GOV LINK: CLICK HERE FOR THE SAM.GOV ASSISTANCE LISTINGTHIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHE… | MARIN COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CA-02 | 2024 | $2,450,000 |
ASST_NON_P22AC00115_014 15.954: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONSAM.GOV LINK: CLICK HERE FOR THE SAM.GOV ASSISTANCE LISTINGTHIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHE… | DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION IDAHO Idaho | Department of the Interior National Park Service | ALMO, ID-02 | 2024 | $2,367,756 |
ASST_NON_P17AC00113_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | CONSERVANCY FOR CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK Ohio | Department of the Interior National Park Service | BRECKSVILLE, OH-07 | 2024 | $2,263,216 |
ASST_NON_P23AC01627_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS Virginia | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $2,166,261 |
ASST_NON_P23AC00055_014 15.954: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONSAM.GOV LINK: CLICK HERE FOR THE SAM.GOV ASSISTANCE LISTINGTHIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHE… | GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVANCY California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CA-02 | 2024 | $2,161,574 |
ASST_NON_P25AC00189_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2025 | $2,106,987 |
ASST_NON_P20AC00530_014 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 EDUCA… | NATIONAL PARK TRUST, INC Maryland | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $2,040,000 |
ASST_NON_P21AC12137_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | PURPOSEFUL GROWTH INSTITUTE, INC Connecticut | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $1,875,389 |
ASST_NON_P19AC00002_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | NATIONAL FIRST LADIES LIBRARY Ohio | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CANTON, OH-13 | 2025 | $1,776,082 |
ASST_NON_P21AC10275_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | SOUTHERN MARIN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CA-02 | 2024 | $1,725,000 |
ASST_NON_P24AC02287_014 THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND OLD NORTH FOUNDATION WORK TOGETHER TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF OLD NORTH CHURCH, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATED BY CONGRESS FOR INCLUSION W… | OLD NORTH ILLUMINATED, INC. Massachusetts | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $1,619,128 |
ASST_NON_P21AC11533_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION District of Columbia | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $1,562,500 |
ASST_NON_P24AC02484_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | ROCK CREEK CONSERVANCY, INC Maryland | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $1,521,415 |
ASST_NON_P19AC00836_014 THIS AGREEMENT SUPPORTS THE OPERATION OF THE TSONGAS INDUSTRIAL HISTORY CENTER (TIHC). THE TIHC PROVIDES CURRICULUM-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO OVER 40,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS A… | UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL Massachusetts | Department of the Interior National Park Service | MA-03 | 2025 | $1,481,707 |
ASST_NON_P21AC11212_014 PROJECT SUPPORTS FISHING AND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES, ADVANCE DOI SECRETARY S OBJECTIVE 3.1. PROJECT PROVIDES JUNIOR RANGER ANGLER FISHING GRANTS THAT SUPPORT OUTDOOR REC… | NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION District of Columbia | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $1,400,000 |
ASST_NON_P19AC00387_014 THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA (LMNRA) AND THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE (NDOW… | NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE Nevada | Department of the Interior National Park Service | BOULDER CITY, NV-01 | 2025 | $1,330,668 |
ASST_NON_P23AC00616_014 THIS RECIPIENT WILL COLLABORATE WITH THE NPS TO SUPPORT FOUR ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS: 1.) BUDDY BISON SCHOOL PROGRAM - ENGAGES THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES… | NATIONAL PARK TRUST, INC Maryland | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $1,200,000 |
ASST_NON_P24AC01958_014 THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO SUPPORT ESSENTIAL OPERATIONS AT THE FILENE CENTER AT WOLF TRAPNATIONAL PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. THE FUNDS TRANSFERRED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT… | WOLFTRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Virginia | Department of the Interior National Park Service | VA-90 | 2024 | $1,188,000 |
ASST_NON_P21AC10643_014 OUTDOOR EXPLORERS FOR ALL PROGRAM SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGH POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCES WITH PUBLIC LANDS, ENCOURAG… | BLUE STAR FAMILIES INC California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $1,100,000 |
ASST_NON_P18AC00018_014 PURPOSE OF AWARD (SUMMARY OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT): PARTNER WITH THE DUNES LEARNING CENTER FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS… | INDIANA DUNES ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER, INC. Indiana | Department of the Interior National Park Service | IN-01 | 2024 | $1,054,015 |
ASST_NON_P07AC00015_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | KAIBAB BAND OF PAIUTE INDIANS Arizona | Department of the Interior National Park Service | AZ-01 | 2024 | $1,013,145 |
ASST_NON_P25AC00201_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | CITY PARKS ALLIANCE, INC District of Columbia | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2025 | $998,603 |
ASST_NON_P20AC01131_014 TA FY19X NPF SERVICE CORPS PROJECTS | NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION District of Columbia | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2024 | $944,111 |
ASST_NON_P18AC01390_014 OPERATIONS AND VISITOR SERVICES AT FRANKLIN CANYON PARK | MOUNTAINS RECREATION & CONSERVATION AUTHORITY California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CA-90 | 2024 | $934,500 |
ASST_NON_P22AC00742_014 PURPOSE OF AWARD (SUMMARY OF THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT):THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) PREVENTION AND MONITORING (NOTABLY QUAGGA AND ZEBRA… | COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Colorado | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CO-01 | 2024 | $899,438 |
ASST_NON_P24AC00655_014 THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR THE FOLLOWING TASKS AT FIRST LADIES NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: 1.) MAINTAIN, CLEAN, DESIGN, AND INSTALL EXHIBITS, LANDSCAPING, ETC. 2.) SITE MANAGEMENT… | NATIONAL FIRST LADIES LIBRARY Ohio | Department of the Interior National Park Service | OH-13 | 2024 | $885,078 |
ASST_NON_P23AC02303_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTA… | PHILADELPHIA VISITOR CENTER CORPORATION Pennsylvania | Department of the Interior National Park Service | PA-03 | 2024 | $850,000 |
ASST_NON_P25AC01007_014 THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANDEFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAI… | CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE FOUNDATION California | Department of the Interior National Park Service | CA-90 | 2025 | $837,347 |
ASST_NON_P19AC00339_014 THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE PARTICIPATING MILITARY FAMILIES BACKPACKS FILLED WITH EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST AND FACILITATE THEIR VISITS TO NATIONAL PARKS… | NATIONAL PARK TRUST, INC Maryland | Department of the Interior National Park Service | — | 2025 | $800,000 |
ASST_NON_P20AC01125_014 ENGAGING COMMUNITIES IN THE SEATTLE AREA | DISCOVER YOUR NORTHWEST Washington | Department of the Interior National Park Service | SEATTLE, WA-07 | 2024 | $777,214 |
Top 50 awards shown, ranked by obligated amount. Dates reflect performance period; last-modified dates match USAspending.gov. Complete listings include all transaction history going back to FY2024.
Spending by State
| State | Funding | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| California | $52.8M | 71 |
| Maine | $22.5M | 6 |
| District of Columbia | $19.3M | 4 |
| Idaho | $7.0M | 5 |
| Ohio | $6.1M | 9 |
| Maryland | $4.9M | 7 |
| Texas | $4.3M | 6 |
| Massachusetts | $3.6M | 7 |
| Colorado | $2.8M | 20 |
| Washington | $2.8M | 20 |
| Arizona | $2.7M | 15 |
| Nevada | $1.5M | 4 |
| Wyoming | $1.3M | 15 |
| Virginia | $1.3M | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $1.3M | 3 |
| Indiana | $1.2M | 2 |
| Alaska | $1.2M | 8 |
| Illinois | $1.1M | 7 |
| Utah | $1.1M | 4 |
| New Mexico | $972K | 7 |
| Montana | $939K | 8 |
| New York | $709K | 3 |
| Minnesota | $708K | 10 |
| Oregon | $647K | 3 |
| Florida | $614K | 3 |
| Vermont | $529K | 3 |
| Nebraska | $480K | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $280K | 6 |
| Kansas | $161K | 3 |
| Georgia | $112K | 1 |
| Kentucky | $85K | 1 |
| Connecticut | $55K | 1 |
| Rhode Island | $45K | 1 |
| American Samoa | $35K | 1 |
| West Virginia | $34K | 2 |
| Mississippi | $30K | 1 |
| North Dakota | $28K | 1 |
| New Jersey | $26K | 2 |
| Missouri | $17K | 2 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | $15K | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $0 | 1 |
| Michigan | $0 | 1 |
Top Recipients
Agencies Administering This Program
Department of the Interior$211.5M
Source: USAspending.gov · All Programs