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Assistance Listing 15.406

National Park Service Centennial Challenge

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE · National Park Service

Assistance Listing 15.406, “National Park Service Centennial Challenge,” is a federal program administered by INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.

Program objective

BEGINNING 3/4/2025 DO NOT USE THIS ASSISTANCE LISTING - EFFORTS UNDERWAY TO ARCHIVE/RETIRE The National Park Centennial Initiative is an effort to prepare national parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and public enjoyment. Project efforts will improve parks and serve all Americans. Since 2015, the National Park Service has leveraged more than $88 million in funding from Congress through the Centennial Challenge program to attract more than $119 million from partner organizations to support hundreds of projects across the country. These projects reduce the maintenance backlog, improve visitor services, support outreach to new audiences, and strengthen partnerships to reinvigorate national parks and forge connections to new communities.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

Current opportunities under 15.406

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

  • Other

Non-federal partners may include state agencies, Tribes, local governments, non-governmental organizations, private companies, and private individuals. Non-federal partners are expected to match NPS Centennial Challenge Cost Share funds at or above 1:1 for their respective projects.

Intended beneficiaries: Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Other public institution/organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Local, State, Other private institution/organization, Individual/Family and Private nonprofit institution/organization.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Reported obligations by fiscal year

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$29.9K
FY25—
FY26— est.

Range and average of financial assistance (from the listing): $5,000 - $200,000

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.406. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.

Frequently asked questions

What is ALN 15.406?

15.406 is the Assistance Listing Number for “National Park Service Centennial Challenge.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.

Who can apply under ALN 15.406?

The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.