Deadline: 30-Jan-21
Roanoke Outside invites proposals to take care of their incredible outdoor assets. If you have an idea for improving their great outdoors, this opportunity is for you!
Established in 2020 by the Roanoke Outside Foundation, Project Outside is a community fund created to support outdoor capital improvement projects, maintain key outdoor assets, and help launch and support businesses in the outdoor sector.
Project Outside is a partnership between the Roanoke Outside Foundation and local land managers of identified regional outdoor assets. The intent of this grant is to serve as a flexible, adaptable tool to be used to fill maintenance funding gaps in projects or initiatives and pool resources to tackle new outdoor infrastructure projects, or assist businesses or organizations in the outdoor sector. Project Outside is designed to help ensure that outdoor assets remain in top condition for residents and visitors.
Funding Information
- Total amount to be awarded in spring 2021 will be $100,000.
- The breakdown is as follows: $60,000 allocated for maintenance of existing assets applicants, $25,000 allocated for new infrastructure applicants, and $15,000 allocated for support of new or existing outdoor organizations/businesses/programs.
- $500 min, no max
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This is a reimbursement grant meaning you will receive payment after the successful completion of your project.
- Maintenance of existing identified key regional outdoor assets: 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: Examples include new trails, in-river Kayak Park, new river access points, signage, outdoor art, etc.
- Support of for-profit businesses or non-profit organizations operating in the outdoor sector: Examples include new startup businesses, existing businesses negatively impacted by COVID, programs to improve equitable access to the outdoors, payroll expenses, etc.
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. If you need a partner, let us know and they will connect you. You are required to provide a letter of support from the land manager/owner.
For more information, visit https://www.roanokeoutside.com/project-outside/grant-application/
