The Roanoke Outside Foundation is pleased to announce the Project Outside Grant.
Donor Name: Roanoke Outside Foundation
State: Virginia
County: Alleghany, Botetourt, Franklin, and Roanoke
City: Covington, Roanoke, Salem, Vinton
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 01/19/2025
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Details:
Grant Categories
- Maintenance of existing identified key regional outdoor assets ($18,000 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 ($7,500 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 ($4,500 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 2025 will be $30,000. It is the goal to continue raising funds for Project Outside and have additional grants in the future.
- The breakdown is as follows: $18,000 allocated for maintenance of existing assets applicants, $7,500 allocated for new infrastructure applicants, and $4,500 allocated for support of new or existing outdoor organizations/businesses/programs.
- $500 minimum and maximum is determined by the amount available for each category.
- This is a reimbursement grant.
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.
Who Can Apply?
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.
