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NC Friends of State Parks is dedicated to enhancing and preserving North Carolina’s State Parks through strategic initiatives and financial support. By funding educational programs, park improvements, and conservation efforts, we help ensure these cherished spaces continue to thrive for all to enjoy.

Youth in Parks - Environmental Education (YIP-EE)
YIP-EE grants are awarded with the mission of focusing attention on getting students outside the classroom and into North Carolina State Parks. This grant opportunity is available to North Carolina Public Schools in order to aid in the cost for traveling to and from a North Carolina State Park.

2026 YIPEE APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED!

YIPEE applications will open up back up in January 2027.

IF you need funding for a 2026 field trip, visit the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission for their "Go Grant" application.

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Schools in Parks Collaborative
Schools in Parks is a state-wide initiative of North Carolina State Parks to ensure that every public-school student in the state has a meaningful learning experience in a state park by the time of graduation.

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Friends Fund Grant Program
Our 2026 Friends Fund Grant Program is not currently open for applications.

Waypoint Adventure NC
At Waypoint Adventure, we help people with disabilities in Western North Carolina (WNC) realize their full potential through the transformative power of outdoor education and adventure.

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Friends of State Parks, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 58-1634155). Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law under the section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. © 2019 Friends of State Parks, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Friends of State Parks, Inc. | PO Box 182 | Bethania, NC 27010 | 919-880-3604 | executivedirector@ncfsp.org

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