Deadline: 31-Mar-22
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is currently accepting applications for the Go Outside Fund to provide funding that helps connect youth to outdoor, nature-based learning experiences.
The Foundation knows that nature provides tremendous physical and mental health benefits – yet today's children spend less than 1% of their time outside. Teachers or partner organizations may apply for funding to cover costs that facilitate getting kids outside and hands-on with nature, such as purchasing field supplies, or paying for transportation, substitute teachers, or educator costs.
Priorities
- Grant applications must include a significant component of outdoor activity.
- Grant applications must directly engage children in outdoor, nature-based learning or facilitate access to the outdoors.
- Grant applications that align with classroom learning and standards are encouraged but not required.
Funding Information
Grants between $ 100 and $ 500 are available.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be one of the following: a public charity with approved 501 (c) (3) exempt status (under section 509 (a) (1), 509 (a) (2), or 509 (a) (3) Type I and Type II); a federal, state, or local governmental unit, an American Indian nation or tribal community; or an accredited school, college, or university. The following types of organizations are not eligible for funding: individuals; businesses; section 509 (a) (3) Type III supporting organizations; private foundations; and private operating foundations.
- Project must directly engage youth age pre-K – 12.
- Projects must benefit Wisconsin students.
- Project activities must take place after the Go Outside Fund due date.
- Project expenses may not have incurred prior to submitting the application.
For more information, visit Natural Resources Foundation of Winconsin.
For more information, visit https://www.wisconservation.org/grants/go-outside-fund/