The Southwest Border Resource Protection Program offers funding to help protect natural and cultural resources along the U.S.-Mexico border. This grant supports projects like scientific research, conservation, and preservation efforts in collaboration with National Park Service units and Mexican protected areas.
Who it's for: This grant is for National Park Service units, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local and state agencies that can work with parks in the Intermountain Region along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not working with an NPS unit in the Intermountain Region
- Projects not addressing shared U.S.-Mexico border issues
- Applications not submitted by the deadline
- Entities not listed as eligible applicant types
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Work plan and budget
- Proof of eligibility
- Partnership agreement with an NPS unit
- Documentation of collaboration with a Mexican protected area
- Research and monitoring plans
- Conservation and preservation strategies
Cautions
- Projects must benefit both U.S. and Mexican protected areas
- Separate awards and work plans for each project
- Limited funding range of $15,000 to $50,000 per project
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, state governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, other Native American tribal organizations, county governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Overview
This grant is for National Park Service units, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local and state agencies that can work with parks in the Intermountain Region along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not working with an NPS unit in the Intermountain Region
- Projects not addressing shared U.S.-Mexico border issues
- Applications not submitted by the deadline
- Entities not listed as eligible applicant types
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for scientific research, monitoring species, conservation projects, and preserving natural and cultural resources along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Total Program Funding
$600,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 10, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 8, 2026(87 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 9, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government, educational, or nonprofit entity
- Identify an NPS unit partner in the Intermountain Region
- Develop a project proposal addressing shared border issues
- Create a detailed work plan and budget
- Secure collaboration with a Mexican protected area
- Submit application by September 8, 2026