Grant in the Spotlight: National Park Trust
Image courtesy of National Park Trust.
The Wyss Foundation is excited to announce a $200,000 grant to the National Park Trust. The National Park Trust supports the expansion of national parks by acquiring private lands within and adjacent to national park boundaries. It also works to foster the next generation of park stewards through youth programs.
This grant will support the National Park Trust’s Buddy Bison Program and help increase access to the outdoors for today’s youth, especially those from traditionally underserved communities. Buddy Bison connects students with parks through in-person visits, wildlife demonstrations in the classroom, and virtual visits with park rangers. The program focuses on teaching students about nature, promoting health through outdoor recreation, and inspiring students to act as environmental stewards.
“We are very grateful to the Wyss Foundation for funding approximately 170 educational park experiences for our Buddy Bison Schools this year, connecting nearly 10,000 students to the numerous benefits of the great outdoors,” said Grace Lee, executive director of the National Park Trust. “Together, we are teaching these children the importance of enjoying and protecting our precious natural, cultural and historic resources – and our environment.”
“We are proud to support the National Park Trust’s Buddy Bison Program and its commitment to inspiring the next generation of park stewards,” said Molly McUsic, president of the Wyss Foundation.
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About the Wyss Foundation – The Wyss Foundation is a private, charitable foundation dedicated to supporting innovative, lasting solutions that improve lives, empower communities, and strengthen connections to the land.
About National Park Trust – The National Park Trust’s mission is to preserve parks today and create park stewards for tomorrow. The National Park Trust acquires the missing pieces of National Parks, the privately owned land located within and adjacent to national park boundaries, and brings thousands of kids from under-served communities to parks.