National Park Trust, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is thrilled to announce the 2023 cycle of the Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program, supporting the needs of non-profits and schools that are connecting elementary school-aged youth to public parks, lands, and waters.
Donor Name: National Park Trust
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/21/2022
Grant Size: up to $5,000
Details:
This grant program supports the national Every Kid Outdoors initiative with the goal to ensure every child in the United States has the opportunity to visit public lands and waters by the time they are 11 years old, there by establishing a lifelong connection to enjoy and protect their American outdoor heritage.
National Park Trust recognizes that the lack of transportation is often one of the greatest barriers to youth connecting with the outdoors. They also know that the great outdoors makes an excellent classroom and is the perfect setting to help young people understand the importance of public lands and waters. Facilitating these experiences for younger generations creates a lifelong connection to their natural, cultural, and historical heritage. Even in this age of technology, Mother Nature is still their most awe-inspiring teacher.
Outdoor field trips should meet one of the following objectives:
- Align with classroom curricula
- Encourage health and wellness through outdoor recreation
- Foster future outdoor stewards
- Create connections to cultural heritage
Funding Information
The Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program will award grants up to $5,000 to schools and non-profits looking for resources and funding needed to connect kids in their community to local public parks, lands, and waters.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are being accepted from U.S. based 501c3 non-profit organizations and schools that serve elementary school-aged students.
For more information, visit National Park Trust.
