Eastern National Donation Funds for Educational Programs

Eastern National provides donation funding to support major educational, cultural, and interpretive initiatives at partner sites. These donations differ from competitive grants and support month-long or extended programming.

Geographic Scope: National monuments and heritage sites throughout the United States.

Focus Areas:

• Women's history and equality programming
• Cultural heritage month celebrations
• Centennial and anniversary commemorations
• Community engagement and education
• Scholarly discussions and public forums
• Digital collections and rare artifact displays

Eligibility: National Park Service sites and partner organizations.

What They Fund:

• Month-long educational program series
• Community day events and open houses
• Public discussions and scholarly forums
• Historical interpretation and ranger-led programs
• Educational materials and collections access
• Commemorative programming

Example: A $25,000 donation to Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument funded:

• Month-long Women's History Month celebration
• Community Day Open Houses with NPS rangers and National Woman's Party representatives
• Access to Florence Bayard Hilles Feminist Library with rare artifacts
• Weekend Women's History Series featuring historical programs
• Public discussions on women's equality movement

Organizational Background: Eastern National is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit cooperating association founded in 1947, providing over $149 million in direct and in-kind aid to parks.

Contact Information:

• Phone: +1 215-283-6900
• Email: info@easternnational.org
• Address: 1301 Virginia Drive, Suite 425, Fort Washington, PA 19034
• Website: easternnational.org

Application Process

Specific application procedures for donation funds are not detailed in the provided website content.

To Request Donation Support:

1. Contact Eastern National directly at info@easternnational.org or +1 215-283-6900
2. Provide details about the educational or cultural program
3. Explain funding needs and expected impact
4. Follow Eastern National's donation proposal procedures

Note: Complete application details and specific submission procedures should be requested directly from Eastern National.