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National Park Foundation Launches New Program to Connect Military Members, Veterans, and Their Families to National Parks

  • The National Park Foundation (NPF) launched a Veterans Day pilot program to connect service members, veterans, military families, & Gold Star families with national parks.
  • The initiative includes hiring 10 staff members in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), comprising one role at the Washington Support Office & nine seasonal rangers at 10 specific park locations near military bases.
  • Staffing priorities will favor candidates from the military community, including veterans & military spouses, to strengthen the existing Military Families Outdoors program.
  • The pilot features a $450,000 investment in structured, welcoming, & scalable recreational & educational experiences delivered with the National Park Trust.
  • NPF funding aims to reduce access barriers such as cost, familiarity, transportation, adaptive equipment, & logistics for military participants.
  • The program builds on previous targeted grants while marking a focused commitment to expand future investments across the country based on pilot insights.
  • The effort is supported by generous donors & partners, including Nature Valley.
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National Park Foundation
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National Park Foundation