The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office is accepting application for ‘No Child Left Inside Grant Program’ for outdoor education and recreation of youth.
Donor Name: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2022
Size of the Grant:
- Tier 1 Projects: $5,000-$25,000
- Tier 2 Projects: $5,000-$75,000
- Tier 3 Projects: $75,000-$150,000
Details:
The Washington State Legislature created the No Child Left Inside grant program to provide under-served youth with quality opportunities to experience the natural world. Grants are available for outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource-based education and recreation programs serving youth through the age of 18 or those enrolled in high school or General Education Development (GED) programs. This grant program intends to maximize the number of Washington State youth who are provided quality outdoor experiences and empower local communities to engage youth in outdoor education and recreation, focusing on youth participants with the greatest need. Students work to improve their overall academic performance, self-esteem, personal responsibility, community involvement, health, and understanding of nature.
Grant Categories
- Tier 1
- Grants in this category are open only to programs and organizations that have never received NCLI funding.
- Tier 2
- Grants in this category are open to new and existing programs and expansion of programs.
- Tier 3
- Grants in this category are open to new and existing programs and expansion of programs.
Funding Information
There are three funding categories for this grant program namely:
- Tier 1 Projects: $5,000-$25,000 for each project
- Tier 2 Projects: $5,000-$75,000 for each project
- Tier 3 Projects: $75,000-$150,000 for each project
Eligibility Criteria
Educational institutions
- Federal government agencies
- Formal school programs and informal after school programs
- Local governments (cities, towns, counties, port districts, park and recreation districts, etc.)
- Nonprofit organizations (501(c)3, 501(c)1, or 501(c)4 tax-exempt organizations)
- Private entities including individuals, businesses, non-political groups, and community-based programs in Washington State
- Religious groups only if non-religious activities are planned. Grants may not be used to pay for activities of religious worship or instruction.
- State agencies
- Tribal governments
- Veteran’s organizations
For more information, visit Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office.
