P22AS00025: Scientists in Parks Internship Program - Natural Resource Stewardship
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Park Service notices from 2021.
National Park Service offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on October 1, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 20, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 20, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 1, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 31, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Natural Resource Stewardship awards averaged $349,840; this notice allows up to $3.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (68% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Scientists in Parks (SIP) Internship Program provides opportunities for college students, recent graduates, and early career professionals to complete paid internship projects designed to apply the best available science, resource management principles, and interpretation techniques to natural resource stewardship needs in national parks.
Who has won Natural Resource Stewardship grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Natural Resource Stewardship (15.944) awarded $104 million across 297 grant awards, an average of $349,840 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Redwoods League | California | 4 | $13.9 million |
| Merced, County of | California | 2 | $7.1 million |
| Conservation Legacy | Colorado | 5 | $7.0 million |
| Santa Monica Mountains Fund | California | 9 | $4.5 million |
| Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park | Maine | 10 | $4.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is P22AS00025 still open?
No. It closed on October 1, 2021.
Who can apply for Scientists in Parks Internship Program - Natural Resource Stewardship?
National Park Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Scientists in Parks Internship Program - Natural Resource Stewardship?
Closed October 1, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $3.0 million each.
Who has won Natural Resource Stewardship grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Save the Redwoods League, Merced, County of, Conservation Legacy. The program made 297 awards worth $104 million in that time.
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