Outdoor Foundation Grants

OUTDOOR
FOUNDATION
GRANTS

CONNECTING AMERICANS TO THE OUTDOORS

Some of the best projects getting youth outdoors take place at the local level by small grassroots organizations – making it difficult to find, fund and evaluate effective programs. This has created a major gap between worthy nonprofits that desperately need support and organizations interested in investing.

The Outdoor Foundation has become the bridge. The Foundation has provided more than 500 organizations with over $5 million in grants that have connected 30,000 young people to outdoor recreation and nature-based activities, from hiking and biking to camping and climbing.

The outdoor foundation will continue to work with individual brands on grant programs however the foundation is embarking on a new community grant making strategy called Thrive Outside. More information will be available in 2019.

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MAPPING THE MOVEMENT

The Outdoor Foundation has funded hundreds of innovative, one-the-ground projects that have connected thousands of people to the outdoors. It has also bolstered outdoor clubs on college campuses and hosted summits for young outdoor champions to learn to lead the outdoor revolution.

See the Outdoor Foundation’s nationwide impact.

EXPLORE

THE NORTH FACE EXPLORE FUND

THE NORTH FACE CANADA EXPLORE FUND

NATIONAL PARK
SERVICE CHALLENGE
COST SHARE PROGRAM

THE PADDLE
NATION PROJECT

Hydro Flask
Parks For All

THE NORTH FACE EXPLORE FUND

ENABLING EXPLORATION & STEWARDSHIP

Closed for 2018

The North Face Explore Fund provides $500,000 annually in grants to nonprofit organizations working in powerful and creative ways to encourage participants to experience outdoor activities and develop an enduring appreciation of the outdoors. Since its founding in 2010, the Explore Fund has provided more than 500 grants to nonprofits that serve thousands of people in communities around the country. The Explore Fund reflects our commitment to introduce more people to the joy of exploring the outdoors and the natural world.

https://www.thenorthface.com/about-us/outdoor-exploration/explore-fund.html

THE NORTH FACE CANADA EXPLORE FUND

ENABLING EXPLORATION & STEWARDSHIP

Closed for 2018

https://www.thenorthface.com/en_ca/about-us/outdoor-exploration/explore-fund.html

NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE CHALLENGE COST SHARE PROGRAM

PROMOTING URBAN OUTREACH, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE OUTDOORS

Closed for 2018

The Challenge Cost Share Program supports National Park Service parks, national trails and wild & scenic rivers and their local partners. Projects address urban outreach, youth engagement and/or connecting people to the outdoors. The initiative requires a 1:1 match by the local recipient — resulting in greater financial leverage and impact.

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1837/index.htm

THE PADDLE NATION PROJECT

CONNECTING YOUNG AMERICANS WITH WATERWAYS THROUGH PADDLING

Closed for 2018

The Paddle Nation Project awards give organizations the fund pioneering projects and initiatives that result in increased paddling participation. Projects reinforce the idea that recreational paddling is one of the most accessible and impactful ways in which young Americans are introduced to the outdoors. Check out this Paddle Nation video and click below to learn more.

http://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=4494&x_quiz_id=5170&x_order_by=1

Hydro Flask Parks for All

Supporting the development, maintenance and accessibility of public green spaces

Closed for 2018

Founded in 2009 in Bend, Oregon, Hydro Flask is committed to making tomorrow better – from using BPA-free, recyclable materials to its charitable giving program Parks For All, which supports the development, maintenance and accessibility of public green spaces so people everywhere can live healthier, happier and more fulfilled lives.

http://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=4494&x_quiz_id=8130&x_order_by=1

Interested in funding opportunities for outdoor projects? Watch this webinar about the Outdoor Foundation’s current grants.

WHY WORK WITH US?

The Outdoor Foundation provides turn-key services that enables brands to realize the benefits of a robust giving program – minimizing administrative expenses while maximizing programs efficiency. Services include:

> Charitable program, message and material development
> Branded online platform
> Criteria and application development
> Promotion, outreach strategy and support
> Connecting brands to the right nonprofits based on market and/or demographic
> Proposal review and recommendations, grantee management and oversight, fiscal agent and project evaluation
> Project content curation (narrative, photos, videos)
> In-depth expertise of the charitable marketplace

Interested in finding out more? Read our 3 Tips for a Successful Corporate Giving Program.

GET IN TOUCH

LISE AANGEENBRUG

Executive Director

laangeenbrug@outdoorfoundation.org

MICHAELA GOLD

Development and Grants Coordinator

mgold@outdoorfoundation.org 303.327.3514