This Historic Grant Is Helping 400 National Parks

National Parks in the United States are receiving an unprecedented $100 million gift, the largest grant in history benefiting U.S. national parks.

“We believe the National Park Foundation’s campaign will enhance the programming in and promote the future vibrancy of our country’s marvelous system of parks, monuments, and historic sites,” says Clay Robbins, chair and CEO of Lilly Endowment.

The money is set to address the needs of over 400 national parks, including restoring coral reefs in Florida and further protecting fragile ecosystems nationwide. Part of the grant will also provide more excellent opportunities for young people and students to visit national parks. “This grant will allow us to supercharge our efforts to ensure our national parks are for everyone, for generations to come,” adds Will Shafroth, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation. The grant is part of a larger goal of fundraising $1 billion for U.S. parks and historic sites.