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National Public Lands Day Department of Defense Awards | The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) National Public Lands Day Partnering for more than 25 years to improve and steward military lands nationwide. NEEF has worked for more than 25 years with the U.S. military through the Department of War, formerly the Department of Defense (DoD), on its Legacy Program.
Together, NEEF and the DoW improved hundreds of military installations by providing funding and support for conservation projects through National Public Lands Day (NPLD) , the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Since 1999, the Legacy Program provided more than $3 million to NEEF, supporting over 560 NPLD projects on military lands.
These efforts engage local communities, strengthen stewardship, and improve public lands while protecting natural and cultural resources for future generations. Investing in Our Natural Resources: 2019 to 2023 Preserving History and Culture Read how NEEF and the DoD Legacy Program united the Navy and native Hawaiians to restore Loko I‘a Pā‘aiau, a cherished royal fishpond.
Discover how this sacred site is inspiring environmental stewardship, cultural healing, and lasting friendship. Leading the Frontlines of Environmental Defense For 18 years, Dennis Buckingham has led NPLD efforts to protect endangered species on military installations, calling it "an honor to steward these lands" and a chance to demonstrate the dedication to preserving rare species and landscapes.
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2020 DoD Legacy Park Rx Day Award Recipients The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), with funding support from the Department of Defense... Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What are the National Public Lands Day DoW Awards?
The Department of War Legacy Resource Management Program (Legacy Program) provides funds to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) for National Public Lands Day (NPLD) partnership projects on military lands that are open to the public for recreation.
Funds are available for base-level projects on any DoD site that supports the goals of NPLD to improve the quality of public lands and to educate the public about natural resource issues and stewardship on military lands that are open to the public for recreation. What is the date of NPLD? NPLD is the fourth Saturday of September.
Who is eligible for DoW funds? NPLD projects that take place on DoW lands that are open for recreation, including those managed by the US Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy, or Space Force. Lands managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers are not eligible for Legacy Award funds.
NEEF NPLD criterion specifies that NEEF will fund NPLD projects on military lands that are open for recreation. Does this mean the installation must be open to the public? For example: Some installations are not open to the general public, but are open to active duty, retired military, and the civilian employee public; these individuals will be participating in the NPLD event.
Do we qualify for NPLD funding? In addition, many installations only allow the public onto the base for special events and/or with DoD escort. Do those installations qualify for NPLD funding?
Although we encourage the public’s participation in NPLD events, it is not absolutely required. You also qualify and may apply for NEEF NPLD funding if: your event includes volunteers/participants who are: active duty, retired military, and civilian employees. the general public is only allowed to participate in the event with the assistance of military escort while on the installation.
Said another way, the inability for the general public to freely participate in NPLD events does NOT disqualify you from applying for and receiving funding, if you meet one of the above two situations. Can a civil contractor that works for DoW apply for funds? No, a civil contractor that works for DoW is not eligible for funds.
However, a civil contractor can apply through an installation. How can I apply for a NPLD DoW Legacy Award? Please check the NEEF Grants page to see if the grants are available.
When are the applications due? The DoW grants are typically due in July. Please check the NEEF Grants page to see if the grants are available.
How much funding is available, per site? Each site can apply for funding, with individual project funding capped at $15,000. If multiple projects are planned, can a site submit more than one application?
Yes, a site can submit more than one application. How is money distributed to the sites? NEEF is able to send funds directly to awarded sites via electronic payment.
Checks are available upon request, but the site must be able to accept and cash checks and award checks cannot be made out to individuals. NEEF is also able to make direct purchases for materials and supplies via credit card and directly send payments to vendors. What is covered by the Legacy Program funds?
Funds may be used for tools, equipment, materials, and enhancements to public (military) lands.
Award funds may NOT be used for: Lobbying, propaganda, or attempting to influence legislation Influencing the outcome of any specific election by any means Covering budget shortfalls, general support or endowment funds Land acquisition or real estate purchases Giveaways or gift item, such as t-shirts Paying for labor or salary costs Scholarships, fellowships or grants to individuals Any costs not directly related to the funds requested in the proposal NOTE: Purchasing items required to complete work (e.g., small tools, garden gloves) is allowable.
*Federal funds cannot be used to pay for food and beverages unless doing so is reasonable and necessary (i.e., providing water at an outdoor event where there is no other source of water is allowable). Do all NPLD events have to be held on National Public Lands Day? No, but it is encouraged.
Project dates that take place two weeks prior or any time post-NPLD are acceptable. Regardless of the scheduled date of the project, all applicants must register their event for National Public Lands Day. Register here .
What are the responsibilities of the site manager after being awarded funds? It is the responsibility of site managers to submit check request forms and a final report/evaluation. Awarded sites are required to complete a final report/evaluation that will document the site improvements.
Satisfactory final report/evaluations include a detailed description of accomplishments and how the funds were spent. Pictures and videos of the event are highly encouraged. Final report/evaluations are forwarded to the DoW Legacy Program Office as project documentation for each site.
Whom should I contact with questions about the award or the application process? Contact NEEF's Grants Department at grants@neefusa. org .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Selected military installations. Projects must take place on or around military lands open for recreation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
National Public Lands Day Department of Defense Awards is funded by National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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