National Parks Business Plan Internship
Open. Closes January 4, 2027, 74 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Park Service, opportunity number P26AS00055.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | P26AS00055 |
| Assistance listing | 15.954 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Other |
| Posted | September 28, 2026 |
| Closes | January 4, 2027 From the notice: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Award range | Up to $1,700,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Total program funding | $1,700,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Public and state controlled institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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…
Official notice and documents
- NOFO_National Parks Business Plan Internship_Ready 061826.pdf (Full Announcement)
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