The Roanoke Outside Foundation is pleased to announce the Project Outside Grant to help us take care of incredible outdoor assets.
Donor Name: Roanoke Outside Foundation
State: Virginia, Virginia
County: Alleghany County (VA), Alleghany County (VA), Botetourt County (VA), Botetourt County (VA), Franklin County (VA), Franklin County (VA), Roanoke County (VA), Roanoke County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/18/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Project Outside is a partnership between the Roanoke Outside Foundation and local land managers of identified regional outdoor assets. The intent of this grant is to serve as a flexible, adaptable tool to be used to fill maintenance funding gaps in projects or initiatives and pool resources to tackle new outdoor infrastructure projects, or assist businesses or organizations in the outdoor sector. Project Outside is designed to help ensure that outdoor assets remain in top condition for residents and visitors.
Grant Categories
- Maintenance of existing identified key regional outdoor assets ($15,000 in available funding):
- Examples include tools/materials for repair, routine maintenance, repair damaged trail/greenway, fix river access points, replace damaged signage, parking lot repair, etc.
- New infrastructure projects ($6,200 in available funding):
- Examples include new trails, river access points, signage, outdoor art, etc.
- Organizational support of for-profit businesses or non-profit organizations operating in the outdoor sector ($3,750 in available funding):
- Examples include new startup businesses, existing businesses expansion, programs to improve equitable access to the outdoors, etc. Businesses/organizations/programs must be directly tied to outdoor recreation (e.g. hiking, biking, camping, paddling, fishing, climbing, etc.).
Funding Information
- Total amount to be awarded in Spring 2026 will be $25,000. It is goal to continue raising funds for Project Outside and have additional grants in the future.
- The breakdown is as follows: $15,000 allocated for maintenance of existing assets applicants, $6,750 allocated for new infrastructure applicants, and $3,750 allocated for support of new or existing outdoor organizations/businesses/programs.
- $500 minimum and maximum is determined by the amount available for each category.
Eligible Projects/Expenses
- Priority is given to projects that can be completed/implemented by the end of 2025.
- Grants do not require a match; however, any new infrastructure applicants that have secured a match will receive priority.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be located within one of the following localities: Alleghany, Botetourt, Franklin, and Roanoke counties, cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem, or the town of Vinton.
- Nonprofits having an active 501(c)3 status with the IRS.
- Schools and non-profit education centers.
- County, city, or town governments located in the identified area.
- Land managers/owners of identified key regional outdoor assets.
- For-profit businesses operating in the outdoor sector and located in approved area.
- Individuals who see a need may partner with a non-profit or agency to apply.
For more information, visit Roanoke Outside Foundation.
