Learn how recent federal funding emphasizes support for underserved communities, climate resilience and community health.
Discover how the Outdoors for All Act increases investment in green spaces in under-resourced communities.
Learn how park and recreation agencies can ensure compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act for federally funded projects.
Explore how park and recreation agencies can utilize Community Development Block Grant funding to support programming, improve outdated facilities or build new facilities in under-resourced communities.
Get to know Elyse Gentile, executive branch specialist at NRPA.
Learn about the key nutrition programs funded by the Farm Bill and how NRPA is advocating for the bill’s reauthorization to combat food insecurity.
Learn how park and recreation agencies can access federal funding through Congressional earmarks to support community projects.
Take a look at the various initiatives the federal government is putting in place to combat climate change.
Community festivals and celebrations make for great visits with your elected officials.
Advocacy is an important part of leadership, and the Park Champions Initiative is empowering people to do just that.
The 118th Congress is operating under a divided government, with Democrats in charge of the executive branch and the Senate, and Republicans in charge of the House of Representatives.
The American Rescue Plan comprises a $1.9 trillion package that provides funding for vaccine rollouts, improved testing capabilities and overall economic recovery for state and local governments.
What are effective ways to advocate officials for investing in parks and recreation?
Recently, the Biden administration and the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) have announced grants totaling $192 million will be awarded in 2023.
After more than 50 years, the White House will once again convene a national Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health this month.
Showing your congressional representatives the immense value your programs have can engender more support, and thus, funding for local park priorities in the future.
Telling stories is one of the most powerful ways that folks can influence, teach and inspire others.
In Springfield, Oregon, Willamalane Park and Recreation District partnered with a local school district to give as many children as possible a memorable summer.
The Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act was signed into law on January 1, 2021.
Find out how community coalitions can assist you in reaching your legislative funding objectives.
In all his advocacy work, Judge John Sutter sought to improve access to parks, trails and open spaces for all.
If the past two years have taught us anything, it is that nobody can succeed on their own, and the success of parks and recreation is certainly not exempt.
Parks for All recognizes the importance of being part of the solution to climate change, resilience and environmental justice.
NRPA works to foster and support this important work by providing relevant information, salient resources, and additional expertise and capacity to our members.
NRPA has directed some of its advocacy resources to complement the work of local civil rights organizations that are working to overturn unjust laws.
Here are three public policy and advocacy sessions taking place at the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference you won’t want to miss.
The August recess presents a timely opportunity to showcase the power of parks to our friends in Congress.
As federal funding filters down to states and localities, local leaders will face difficult decisions about where and how to invest resources.
When properly leveraged, local parks serve as an invaluable community good.
Park and recreation professionals have an opportunity to ensure that major legislative packages reflect and invest in our shared priorities.
Local governments and their park and recreation departments need to receive more attention and funding from the federal government as we continue to recover from the coronavirus.
Community and elected official support help make bonds, grants and taxes possible to establish funding that supports the completion of park and recreation projects.
Voters in 48 jurisdictions through the country had the opportunity to determine the future and purpose of their local outdoor spaces.
NRPA is firmly committed to ensuring that the numerous benefits of outdoor recreation opportunities are provided to all.
Learn why the Every Kid Outdoors pass should be extended.
NRPA has identified green infrastructure and how it can be supported and implemented in local parks as a top legislative priority.
While the full scope of the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain to be seen, the ongoing occurrence of local voter ballot initiatives for dedicated park funding provides a potential bright spot for the future of the field.
The NRPA public policy and advocacy team's goal is to help increase the positive impact on our communities by advancing an accessible, inclusive, welcoming and memorable parks experience for everyone.
Well before the current coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) established significant programming, encouraging greater access by members of under-resourced communities.
One of NRPA's top advocacy goals is to heighten public awareness of the vital function that parks and recreation centers fulfill in our communities.
P&R agencies are well suited to serve as SNAP application assistance centers, as well as helping recipients navigate their benefits and work toward routine renewal.
OAK urges states to support Every Kid Outdoors in State Parks Campaign.
These grants have the power to transform underinvested local communities that currently don’t have access to local parks.
Each year, the U.S. Congress “appropriates,” or funds, certain projects and federal programs. NRPA members have opportunities to engage with and influence this process. The NRPA public policy and advocacy team helps you stay up-to-date on the appropriations process and equip you with the tools to be successful.
This recently released guide shares bipartisan policy initiatives and resources to support statewide efforts to increase youth engagement in the outdoors.
January is the time to celebrate mentors and mentoring in equal measure.
Safe Routes to Parks’ top two congressional funding priorities include active transportation routes and safety.
In some 50 meetings in just three hours, some 50 conference attendees advocated on Capitol Hill on behalf of park and recreation on several priorities.
The good news is that LWCF has been permanently reauthorized; however, we need to shift focus to ensuring conservation efforts receive all the funds collected.
For so many park and recreation agencies, the summer meal sites are so much more than a meal for the participating children and community.
