Southwest Border Resource Protection Program
The Southwest Border Resource Protection Program (SWBRPP) provides financial assistance to National Park Service (NPS) units, as well as educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local and state agencies to improve resource stewardship, achieve international cooperation, provide meaningful interpre
| Agency | National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | P26AS00060 |
| Posted date | 06/10/2026 |
| Application deadline | Sep 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 50,000 |
| Award floor | 15,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 600,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 15 |
| Who can apply | This program does not provide funding to foreign entities Recipients, however, are not prohibited from subcontracting or otherwise providing funding to such organizations or entities. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 15.963 |
| Description | The Southwest Border Resource Protection Program (SWBRPP) provides financial assistance to National Park Service (NPS) units, as well as educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local and state agencies to improve resource stewardship, achieve international cooperation, provide meaningful interpretation and conduct scientific research, which will lead to increased appreciation and understanding of our shared natural and cultural heritage along our international border with Mexico. Several National Parks located along the U.S. border with Mexico have recently experienced serious resource damage due to illegal cross border activities including drug traffickers and undocumented persons traversing the parks. Other national park units within the desert southwest have also |
| Agency contact | Katie_Gaertner@ios.doi.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362754 |