National Parks Business Plan Internship

About this grant

The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) goal is to jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the business management and operational health of our national parks and NPS programs. The internship program should: Provide students with in-depth training on NPS business management and operations, exposure to park and/or program level operations, and the opportunity to conduct substantive analysis and evaluation which lead to recommendations that improve strategic planning and management decision-making. Encourage highly qualified graduate students from professional disciplines underrepresented in the NPS workforce (Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Environmental Management, and similar degree programs) to explore federal careers with conservation and land management agencies. Cultivate a lifelong stewardship ethic for public lands in graduate students from top universities. Eligible recipients are State, local and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations.

Eligibility requirements

Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Special district governments; State governments; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).

• Student
• Nonprofit

Contact information

• National Park Service
• rebecca_uber@ios.doi.gov
• 202-697-2035