Grants

2025 NPLD Department of Defense Awards

2025 National Public Lands Day Department of Defense Awards

In commemoration of National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the National Environmental Education Foundation has awarded funding for NPLD projects on military lands that are open for recreation.

The 2025 National Public Lands Day Department of Defense Awards provided up to $15,000 to selected installations to implement public lands conservation projects focusing on, but not limited to: pollinator protection; installation resilience; habitat restoration; or natural and cultural resources management, restoration, or enhancement. These projects will take place on or around this year's NPLD celebration on September 27, 2025.

List of Grantees Awarded

Grantee Promotional Toolkit

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2025 NPLD DoD RFA
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Grantee Success Stories

National Public Lands Day Department of Defense Awards

For over 25 years, NEEF has partnered with the Department of Defense (DoD) on its Legacy Program to provide...