Grants and Awards

Volunteers at Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC

Volunteer of the Year Awards

The Volunteer of the Year Awards recognizes outstanding National Public Lands Day and Tribal Lands Day volunteers who went above and beyond to make this year's event a success. 

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Volunteers at Marine Corps Air Gound Combat Center, 29 Palms

Department of Defense Legacy Resource Management Program

The Department of Defense (DoD) Legacy Resource Management Program provides funds to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) for National Public Lands Day (NPLD) projects on military lands open to the public for recreation. Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 DoD Legacy Award. The application deadline is Thursday, August 16, 2012. Apply online now.

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National Public Lands Day volunteer.

Every Day Capacity Building Grantees

The grant recipients for the 2012 Every Day Capacity Building Grants have been announced!  The Every Day Capacity Building Grants provide funding to strengthen the organizational effectiveness of community-based nonprofits who serve public land sites in the United States.

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Rock Creek Conservancy

Every Day Capacity Building Grants

The Every Day Capacity Building Grants provide Friends Groups with grant funds of up to $5,000 to help the Friends Groups build their capacity to serve public lands.

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Department of Defense volunteers at Umatilla Chemical Depot

Department of Defense Legacy Awards Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the Department of Defense Legacy Resource Management Program Awards.

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Connect With NPLD

NPLD is a Friend to Friends Groups

Friends Groups are vital to the long term health and growth of public lands. NPLD supports Friends Groups through webinars, educational materials and the Every Day Grants program. Learn more about each of these opportunities in our resources section.

NPLD Supports Let’s Move Outside

Participating in NPLD is a great way to get the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity, while you lend a hand for public lands. Learn more about Let’s Move Outside and how NPLD is involved in the national movement.