How much funding does Eastern National Competitive Grant Program provide?

Eastern National Competitive Grant Program provides Varies by project (examples: $2,500 - $10,000) in funding.

When is the deadline for Eastern National Competitive Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Eastern National Competitive Grant Program

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Funding Amount

Varies by project (examples: $2,500 - $10,000)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Eastern National Competitive Grant Program

Overview: Eastern National's Competitive Grant Program provides funding to parks and heritage sites to support educational, scientific, and interpretive activities of the National Park Service and partner organizations.

Geographic Scope: National Parks, National Historic Sites, National Seashores, and other NPS-affiliated sites throughout the United States, with documented examples in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Kentucky, Arkansas, South Carolina, New York, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri, and other states.

Focus Areas:

Educational programming and school field trips

Living history demonstrations and theatrical performances

Interpretive exhibits and wayside displays

Environmental education programs

Cultural heritage celebrations and festivals

Interactive learning experiences

Programs serving underrepresented and underserved communities

Dark Sky Park initiatives

Technology-enhanced interpretation (apps, virtual exhibits, simulators)

Native American heritage programming

Wildlife and natural resource education

Eligibility: National Park Service sites and partner organizations operating within NPS-affiliated locations.

What They Fund:

Educational event programming

Living history demonstrations and period clothing

Interactive exhibits and outdoor classrooms

Transportation for student field trips

Theater productions and interpretive performances

Materials and supplies for educational activities

Technology development (apps, virtual exhibits, simulators)

Festival and event support

Museum artifact acquisition

Interpretive materials (postcards, brochures, signage)

What They Don't Fund (inferred from examples): General operational costs not tied to specific educational/interpretive projects.

Organizational Background: Eastern National is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit cooperating association founded in 1947. Since founding, they have provided over $149 million in direct and in-kind aid to parks. They promote public understanding and support of America's national parks and other public trust partners through quality educational experiences, products, and services.

Contact Information:

Phone: +1 215-283-6900

Email: info@easternnational.org

Address: 1301 Virginia Drive, Suite 425, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Website: easternnational.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Specific application procedures and deadlines are not detailed in the provided website content. Based on the competitive grant program examples:

Known Requirements:

Projects must align with NPS educational, scientific, and interpretive missions

Applications should clearly describe the educational goals and expected outcomes

Proposals should indicate how funds will be used and expected visitor/participant impact

Budget details should be included

To Apply:
1. Contact Eastern National directly for current application guidelines and deadlines
2. Prepare project proposal with educational objectives and budget
3. Submit through Eastern National's designated application process

Note: Complete application details, forms, and specific submission procedures should be requested from Eastern National directly or may be available on their website's partner resources section.

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