The US National Park Service has revealed it is set to receive its largest gift ever in history, a huge $100m, which will go to protecting habitats and species, and making parks more accessible to all. Officials have described it as a pivotal moment in safeguarding the future of America’s treasured . The not-for-profit organization, the National Park Foundation (NPF), is being donated the money by Lilly Endowment Inc, a private philanthropic foundation based in Indianapolis.
The landscapes, diverse ecosystems and cultural heritage that exists in the parks have been facing a growing number of challenges, including climate change and visitor numbers. The grant will help scale and accelerate NPF’s impact. NPF will allocate the funds to four key priority areas: “The impact of this gift will be felt in our parks and in surrounding communities for generations to come,” added Chuck Sams, director of the National Park Service.
“This is a truly visionary investment, and an example of how the power of philanthropy can amplify this crucial work that we all believe in so much.” Learn more about the ’s mission..