Grants and Awards

Every Day Capacity Building Grants

The Every Day 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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Every Day Grants - Previous Grantees

The Every Day Capacity Building Grants distributed funds in 2009 and 2011. Learn more about the previous grantees.

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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.

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Department of Defense Legacy Awards Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Volunteer of the Year Awards

The Volunteer of the Year Awards recognizes outstanding National Public Lands Day volunteers who went above and beyond to make this year's event a success. Nominate a colleague, friend or even yourself to receive an award and be recognized through the NPLD website, social media and newsletters. 

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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.