CFDA 15.012 · retired · Funded this fiscal year
Outdoor Schools in National Parks
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE · INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Objective
The collaboration between the National Park Service and Outdoor Schools are highly effective in promoting field-science and stewardship through delivering on-site day use and residential environmental education programs. Outdoor Schools work closely with universities, K-12 schools, professional societies, and diverse research and educational groups on standards and delivery methods.
Who Can Apply
- State
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
- Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
- U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
Applicant may be State and local agencies, public or private nonprofit institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, State colleges and universities, public and private colleges and universities.
Who Benefits
- State
- Local
- Public nonprofit institution/organization
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)
Educators will bring real-world, place-based science to students in accordance with state education standards.
Assistance Types
- Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)