The Alliance for Florida's National Parks receives $85,000 National Park Foundation grant
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CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Floridant -- The Alliance for Florida's National Parks announced it has received an $85,000 Capacity Building Grant from the National Park Foundation to develop and launch a new membership program and online engagement platform in celebration of the organization's 25th anniversary in 2027.

The grant will support the creation of a sustainable membership program designed to strengthen The Alliance's ability to support educational programs, youth access initiatives, conservation efforts and community engagement across Florida's national parks.

"As we prepare to celebrate 25 years of service in 2027, this investment from the National Park Foundation will help ensure our next 25 years are even stronger," said Lulu Vilas, CEO of The Alliance for Florida's National Parks. "This grant gives us the opportunity to build a lasting community of supporters whose ongoing commitment will help connect more people to Florida's national parks."

The Alliance supports more than 100,000 students and teachers who experience Florida's national parks each year through educational programming and park-based learning opportunities. The Alliance relies entirely on philanthropic support to fund programs and projects that federal appropriations do not cover.

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The new membership program will be designed to foster deeper connections between supporters and Florida's national parks. The initiative will include a tiered membership structure, enhanced digital engagement tools and an integrated online store to streamline member experiences and benefits.

The program is expected to launch publicly in early 2027, coinciding with The Alliance's 25th anniversary year.

Since its founding, The Alliance for Florida's National Parks is the official philanthropic partner supporting Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve. For more information about The Alliance, visit FloridaNationalParks.org.

About The Alliance for Florida's National Parks

The Alliance for Florida's National Parks is the official philanthropic partner supporting Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks, and Big Cypress National Preserve. The nonprofit organization provides opportunities to support education, exploration and conservation programs in Florida's national parks, and is devoted to filling the gaps in government funding, providing critical monetary support to the essential programs provided by each of the parks. For more information, visit FloridaNationalParks.org.