These funds are made possible by the National Park Service and are available for organizations and schools that want to bring youth ages 5 -18 and elders to a National Park to share Indigenous knowledge, cultural heritage, and traditions. A limited number of travel grants of up to $4,000 are available to Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Eligible candidates include tribal programs, schools, and nonprofit organizations. Funds can only be used for direct costs for a trip, such as bus travel, lodging, and meals. Only one travel grant will be awarded per organization or tribe in order to allow as many youth as possible an opportunity to visit a park.

Online Application

For assistance in finding a National Park, please search the NPS database. Acceptations may also be made for visits to ancestral sites currently located on other forms of federal lands (i.e., National Heritage Areas, National Trails, etc.).
Once a park is identified by your organization, you will be paired up with park staff to help support your single or multi-day visit, including activities for your youth if this would be helpful. Your young people will have a chance to learn about their homelands, the management of the National Park Service, and work toward building outdoor leadership skills in preservation, recreation, and education.

Organization Name *

EIN *

Address *

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Lead Organizer's Name *

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number *

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Email Address *

Alternative Contact Information *

Type of Organization: *

Tribal Program

School Program

Nonprofit

Organization Mission: *

In no more than 3 to 5 sentences, please write your organization’s mission statement here. You may also attach additional information or documentation to this form if needed.

What is the purpose of the visit? *

Other:

How many youth/students does your organization serve? *

How many youth/students do you anticipate attending this trip? *

Grade or age level of youth/students: *

Enter grade level(s) here.

How many chaperones do you anticipate attending? *

Will elders attend this trip? *

Yes

If “No,” will elders be involved in the pre or post trip activities?

Yes

How will elders be participating on this trip? *

In no more than 3 to 5 sentences, please explain elder participation in your trip here.

What National Park Unit(s) do you intend on visiting? *

Why would this visit be significant to your organization or community? *

Please explain in one to two paragraphs.

Anticipated Date(s) of Visit: *

How far is this National Park from your home? *

If your trip is overnight, what type of lodging will your group use? *

Hotel

Camping

Not Applicable

Other

Other:

Please provide details regarding your safety plan and measures taken to ensure the safety of the students and elders while on the trip? *

In no more than 3 to 5 sentences, please explain.

By checking this box, you confirm your trip is covered by an appropriate safety plan

Budget

For estimated costs, no travel expense can exceed federal travel rates.

Travel Cost: *

Enter Estimate

Lodging Cost: *

Enter Estimate

Meal Costs: *

Enter Estimate

Total Cost: *

Enter Estimated Total

How much is your request? *

Enter amount, not to exceed 4,000.00.

Please confirm that if awarded you will provide a brief report of your program along with any photos that you have permission to share

Thank you!

You should hear from us in a few weeks.

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