National Pony Express

National Pony Express is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since December 28, 2007, with its primary location in Beattie, Kansas. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical significance of the Pony Express National Historic Trail. While limited information is available about its comprehensive organizational mission, the entity appears focused on historical preservation, public engagement, and trail maintenance related to the historic Pony Express route.

The organization has consistently received cooperative agreements from the National Park Service, specifically through the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935), with awards totaling $1,859,301.76 as of September 2025. These federal grants primarily support volunteer efforts to improve public access, enhance recreational opportunities, and preserve resources along the Pony Express National Historic Trail. The grants focus on trail interpretation, resource protection, and community engagement, with specific objectives including encouraging private and public sector participation in trail acquisition, planning, development, and maintenance. Recent awards from the National Park Service's Intermountain Region and National Office have emphasized increasing public awareness about the trail, supporting staff and volunteer capabilities, and preparing for the upcoming USA250th celebration. The beneficiaries of these efforts include the general public, state and local governments, landowners, Native American organizations, and various private organizations, with a strong emphasis on multi-state trail community involvement and historical preservation.