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Southwest Border Resource Protection Program

Funds research, monitoring, conservation and preservation work at national parks along the US-Mexico border.

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Several national parks along the US border with Mexico have taken real damage from illegal cross-border activity. Drug trafficking routes and undocumented crossings have cut thousands of miles of unauthorised roads and trails, disrupted wildlife migration, vandalised historic sites and looted archaeological sites. This programme funds studying and repairing that damage.

Two kinds of work are fund…

Research, monitoring, conservation, interpretation and preservation of natural and cultural resources at National Park Service units in the Intermountain Region along the US-Mexico border, done jointly with a partner protected area in Mexico, addressing resource damage from illegal cross-border activity.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.8 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$600K

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: P26AS00060Source: www.grants.gov