National Park Service

Description

1) Provide an opportunity for students from rural communities and diverse backgrounds to expand their academic and vocational skills, earn academic credit, and build peer networks with fellow students. 2) Develop a replicable youth program that includes strong educational content aligned with land conservation and resource preservation themes and local native knowledge, immersive field experiences, hands-on work with local experts and NPS professionals. 3) Foster partnerships between NPS Alaska Geographic, Alaska Native organizations, schools, and other community organizations to build capacity to provide local youth with meaningful opportunities connected to National Parks. 4) Document an archaeological site and assess its research potential. 5) Produce outreach materials to distribute findings and promote future programs.

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Grants Management Officer Erica Cordeiro 907-644-3315<br/>Erica_Cordeiro@nps.gov
Erica_Cordeiro@nps.gov