Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants

The Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program, a program of the National Park Trust in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, provides support to nonprofit organizations and schools in the U.S. that connect elementary school-aged youth to public parks, lands, and waters. The goal is 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, thereby establishing a lifelong connection to U.S. outdoor heritage. Support is provided to connect elementary school-aged youth to public parks, lands, and waters through a positive and impactful outdoor experience. Special consideration will be given to requests specifically engaging 4th grade students and to requests that take place on USDA Forest Service lands and grasslands. Funding covers transportation and experience costs associated with approved outdoor outings- this includes but is not limited to transportation (public transportation, school buses, charter buses, trains, ferries), food, and safety/first-aid supplies. Please do NOT ask for funding to support operating or salary expenses.

Eligable Applicants: U.S. based 501c3 non-profit organizations and schools that serve elementary school-aged students

Award Maximum: $5,000