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300 of those new officers would serve in park space and at urban monuments in three cities, Washington, D.C., New York City, and San Francisco.
Another 200 would be stationed in national parks across the country.
The hiring push comes amid a staffing crisis at the National Park Service.
Since Trump took office in January, the service has lost a quarter of its permanent staff, many due to cuts.
But the push also comes at a time when federal police forces are struggling to find people willing to join their ranks.
That's in part because many federal officers have been deputized to enforce the administration's controversial immigration tactics, including the U.S.
In the face of that, the National Park Service is offering a $70,000 hiring bonus.
The grant cancellations affected initiatives like school violence programs, training for police officers, and resources for domestic violence victims.
Amy Solomon, a former DOJ official, says the cuts were unprecedented.
Most of the groups NPR spoke with have had to lay off employees, dip into reserve funds, or shrink the services they offer.
They also said the DOJ has not reimbursed them for money already spent or made a decision on appeals.
In a statement, the DOJ told NPR the ongoing government shutdown is hindering its ability to do so.
The grant cancellations affected initiatives like school violence programs, training for police officers, and resources for domestic violence victims.
Amy Solomon, a former DOJ official, says the cuts were unprecedented.
Most of the groups NPR spoke with have had to lay off employees, dip into reserve funds, or shrink the services they offer.
They also said the DOJ has not reimbursed them for money already spent or made a decision on appeals.
In a statement, the DOJ told NPR the ongoing government shutdown is hindering its ability to do so.