Our Newest Grantees

Each year, we disperse funding to grantees in spring and fall. We are excited to share our newest round of grants below. In fall 2025, we are proud to announce 293 grants totaling $4,720,000.

To view all past and present grantees, go here.

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  • Organization
    City
    State
    Current Grant
    Total Grants
  • Phoenix
    AZ
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Phoenix, AZ

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    one-n-ten provides programs that promote self‐acceptance, leadership development, and healthy life choices among Arizona's LGBTQ+ youth ages 11 to 24.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Dallas
    TX
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Dallas, TX

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    4DWN Project, Inc. is a repurposed outdoor urban space turned community hub cultivating ecological resilience, community, and professional skate culture.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Lima
    NY
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Lima, NY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Abilities Movement is a not-for-profit organization that provides individual adapted fitness, adapted outdoor programming, and consulting.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Cincinnati
    OH
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Cincinnati, OH

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Adventure Crew connects city teens to nature and each other through empowering outdoor adventures that spark wellbeing and environmental stewardship.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Gainesville
    FL
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Gainesville, FL

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    The Alachua Conservation Trust serves the community by protecting and preserving natural spaces, creating opportunities to interact with the environment for all, and teaching the next generation through environmental education programs.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Northampton
    MA
    $ 10,000
    $ 135,000

    Location: Northampton, MA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    All Out Adventure provides year-round inclusive outdoor recreation activities to promote well-being and connection with nature for people of all ages and abilities.

    Total grants: $ 135,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Anchorage
    AK
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Anchorage, AK

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Anchorage Park Foundation is a community-based nonprofit that mobilizes public support for improving access to our parks and trails system.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Boston
    MA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Boston, MA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Appalachian Mountain Club is a conservation and recreation nonprofit that fosters the protection, enjoyment and understanding of the outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Stonecrest
    GA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Stonecrest, GA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance protects, connects, and shares the powerful history, culture, and engaging landscapes of this NHA for the benefit and enjoyment of all.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • San Antonio
    TX
    $ 20,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: San Antonio, TX

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Arboretum San Antonio is creating a 200-acre arboretum on the city's Southside, a historically underserved area with limited access to natural areas.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Pasadena
    TX
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Pasadena, TX

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Armand Bayou Nature Center is a 4,000-acre nonprofit nature preserve. Through preservation and education, we reconnect people with nature.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Prescott
    AZ
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Prescott, AZ

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Azimuth Quest Foundation helps young people discover and develop their potential through outdoor adventure education.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Detroit
    MI
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Detroit, MI

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Back Alley Bikes is a community bike workshop where we teach volunteers to repair and recycle bikes for donation throughout Detroit to people in need.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Philadelphia
    PA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Philadelphia, PA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Back on My Feet empowers people experiencing homelessness by building community through running and connecting them to jobs, housing, and stability.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Berkeley
    CA
    $ 20,000
    $ 60,000

    Location: Berkeley, CA

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a 400+ mile trail for hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians, along the ridge lines around the Bay Area.

    Total grants: $ 60,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Grass Valley
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Grass Valley, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Bear Yuba Land Trust conserves and protects land in the Bear and Yuba River watersheds and empowers healthy communities through nature access and education.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Richmond
    VA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Richmond, VA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Beyond Boundaries specializes in providing outdoor adventure opportunities for individuals with disabilities and members of underserved communities.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Minnesota
    MN
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Minnesota, MN

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota engages people, provides education, and advocates for biking and walking.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Fort Collins
    CO
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Fort Collins, CO

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Each year, the Fort Collins Bike Co-op recycles thousands of bikes and helps hundreds of people learn to maintain and repair their own bikes.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Durham
    NC
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Durham, NC

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Through advocacy, education, and events, Bike Durham supports everyone to walk, bike, or ride transit more often.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Nashville
    TN
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Nashville, TN

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Bike Fun creates strong minds, bodies, and communities through the joy of bicycle riding via classes, rides, workshops and events.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Norfolk
    VA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Norfolk, VA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Bike Norfolk promotes a bicycle-friendly city through awareness and education, improved infrastructure, and a strong cycling community.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Tempe
    AZ
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Tempe, AZ

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Bike Saviours Cooperative, Inc. equips the public with self-sustaining skills and knowledge to enjoy the benefits of owning, using & repairing bicycles for sustainable transportation

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Ithaca
    NY
    $ 10,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Ithaca, NY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Bike Walk Tompkins works to build a community where walking, biking, and rolling are safe, convenient, and accessible for all in Tompkins County.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Seattle
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Seattle, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Bike Work's mission is to promote the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Pittsburgh
    PA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Pittsburgh, PA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    BikePGH is transforming our streets to make biking and walking commonplace for all Pittsburghers in order to improve our quality of life.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Jamaica Plain
    MA
    $ 25,000
    $ 125,000

    Location: Jamaica Plain, MA

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Bikes Not Bombs uses the bicycle as a vehicle for social change to achieve economic mobility and racial equity for Black and other marginalized people in Boston.

    Total grants: $ 125,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Denver
    CO
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Denver, CO

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Bikes Together is a nonprofit bike shop and community hub for equitable bike access and education.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Dallas
    TX
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Dallas, TX

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Birdability is a nonprofit working to make birding and nature accessible and inclusive for everyone, especially those with disabilities.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Stratford
    CT
    $ 10,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: Stratford, CT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Black Boarders CT provides underrepresented populations with access to the slopes to learn how to snowboard.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • San Antonio
    TX
    $ 110,000
    $ 210,000

    Location: San Antonio, TX

    Current Grant: $ 110,000

    About

    Re-connecting Black/African-American youth and families to the healing power of the outdoors

    Total grants: $ 210,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Porter Ranch
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Porter Ranch, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Black Thumb Farm is an urban farm empowering BIPOC youth through land based programming and access to green space in the San Fernando Valley.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Manor
    TX
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Manor, TX

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Black Women Who empowers, educates, and inspires Black and Brown women and children to explore and thrive in outdoor spaces.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Madison
    WI
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Madison, WI

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Boardslide Mission aims is to make snow sports more accessible to marginalized communities who may face cultural and financial barriers to enjoying them.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Hungry Horse
    MT
    $ 20,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Hungry Horse, MT

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    BMWF connects people to wild places through active wilderness stewardship of the 1.6-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex in NW Montana.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Spokane
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Spokane, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Bower Climbing Coalition preserves and expands access to climbing through trail maintenance/erosion control, route development, education, and hardware replacement.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Los Angeles
    CA
    $ 25,000
    $ 25,000

    Location: Los Angeles, CA

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Brave Trails transforms LGBTQ+ youth into leaders through queer-affirming youth camp, family camp, backpacking, meet-ups, and mental health support.

    Total grants: $ 25,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Breckenridge
    CO
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Breckenridge, CO

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center expands the potential of people with disabilities and special needs through meaningful, educational and inspiring outdoor experiences.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Bronx
    NY
    $ 20,000
    $ 60,000

    Location: Bronx, NY

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Bronx River Alliance engages communities along the Bronx River Corridor to restore the river ecosystem and improve and activate public green spaces.

    Total grants: $ 60,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Indiana
    IN
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Indiana, IN

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Bringing culture to nature, and history to the outdoors through healing-centered outdoor experiences that cultivate a sense of belonging in nature.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Houston
    TX
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Houston, TX

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s mission is to create and steward parks, trails, and spaces that connect people to Houston’s most significant waterway.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Williamsport
    MD
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Williamsport, MD

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    C&O Canal Trust works in partnership with the National Park Service and canal community to preserve the C&O Canal, engaging visitors and expanding access.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • La Quinta
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: La Quinta, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    CactusToCloud is building a more inclusive and resilient future in the Coachella Valley by restoring our connections to the California Desert.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Birmingham
    AL
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Birmingham, AL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Cahaba River Society protects Alabama’s most biodiverse river, uniting partners for clean water, habitat restoration, and stewardship.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • West Olive
    MI
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: West Olive, MI

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Camp Blodgett is a century-old nonprofit that creates access for low-income children to thrive through recreational and educational experiences.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Wichita
    KS
    $ 20,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: Wichita, KS

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Camp Sunflower empowers queer youth across the region through joyful, community outdoor experiences that foster belonging, connection and empowerment.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Charlotte
    NC
    $ 20,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Charlotte, NC

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Carolina Thread Trail is a 435-mile and growing regional network of trails, greenways and blueways spanning 15 counties in Greater Charlotte.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • San Luis Obispo
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    City Farm SLO is empowering the next generation to live healthier, more prosperous lives through sustainable agriculture and farm-based education.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Snowmass Village
    CO
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Snowmass Village, CO

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Challenge Aspen facilitates adaptive outdoor recreation for people with disabilities.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Flagstaff
    AZ
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Flagstaff, AZ

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Changed by Nature Outdoors provides FREE outdoors adventures to our past and present military, first responders and youth with terminal illnesses and permanent disabilities.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Santa Barbara
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Santa Barbara, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Channel Islands Restoration protects plants and animals on the Channel Islands and adjacent mainland through ecological restoration and education.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Smyrna
    GA
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Smyrna, GA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Founded in 1994, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is an advocacy and education organization with 10,000 members dedicated to protecting and restoring the Chattahoochee River.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Chicago
    IL
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Chicago, IL

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Chicago Adventure Therapy expands access to the outdoors for BIPOC/marginalized youth, using outdoor adventure as a tool for social-emotional growth and community building.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Burlington
    VT
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Burlington, VT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Chill provides free and accessible positive youth development board sports programs for youth ages 11-19 who encounter barriers to participation.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Dallas
    TX
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Dallas, TX

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    The Loop Dallas is a public-private partnership uniting civic leaders, the City of Dallas, and community partners to build a 50-mile, city-wide trail.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Washington
    DC
    $ 15,000
    $ 165,000

    Location: Washington, DC

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    City Kids provides year-round programming to DC youth. Our mission is to build resiliency, broaden horizons, and develop life skills for youth.

    Total grants: $ 165,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Raleigh
    NC
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Raleigh, NC

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The City of Oaks Foundation invests in, advocates for, and seeks to create the broadest access to Raleigh’s parks, nature preserves, and greenways.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Tampa
    FL
    $ 25,000
    $ 25,000

    Location: Tampa, FL

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    The Coalition of Community Gardens (COCG) works to grow thriving community gardens and healthy environments, with equal access for all.

    Total grants: $ 25,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Columbia
    SC
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Columbia, SC

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Cola Town Bike Collective provides free and low-cost bicycles, while advocating for safer outdoor spaces to walk, bike, and move in Columbia, SC.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Grand Junction
    CO
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Grand Junction, CO

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Colorado Canyons Association fosters community stewardship, education, and awareness of our Colorado's three National Conservation Areas.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Greensboro
    NC
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Greensboro, NC

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Community Bike Shop at Barber Park in Greensboro NC exists to improve quality of life by providing access to transportation, fun, and community.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Portland
    OR
    $ 20,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Portland, OR

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Community Cycling Center expands access to cycling for Portland youth and families, prioritizing those most impacted by systemic barriers.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Greenville
    SC
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Greenville, SC

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Conestee Nature Preserve provides inclusive opportunities for connection, discovery and education in nature.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Rockfall
    CT
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Rockfall, CT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Connecticut Forest and Park Association connects ALL people to CT's forests, parks, & trails, to ensure these places are protected for future generations.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Jackson
    WY
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Jackson, WY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Coombs Outdoors empowers local youth to grow and thrive by reducing barriers to outdoor recreation through programs, mentorship, & community building.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Placerville
    CA
    $ 15,000
    $ 35,000

    Location: Placerville, CA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Cosumnes Culture and Waterways promotes, preserves, and stewards the Indigenous Culture and waterways of this land and the surrounding areas.

    Total grants: $ 35,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Duxbury
    MA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Duxbury, MA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Through overnight summer camp and year-round programs, Crossroads provides youth engaging experiences and nurturing communities to learn, grow, and thrive.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Carlsborg
    WA
    $ 25,000
    $ 25,000

    Location: Carlsborg, WA

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Disabled Hikers builds disability community and justice in the outdoors through information-sharing, events, advocacy, and leadership development.

    Total grants: $ 25,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Philadelphia
    PA
    $ 20,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: Philadelphia, PA

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Discovery Pathways empowers underserved youth & families through free, multilingual, nature-based programs. All outdoor programs are youth-led.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Billings
    MT
    $ 10,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Billings, MT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Eagle Mount Billings enhances the lives of people with disabilities through adaptive recreation, fostering independence, belonging, and adventures.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Woodinville
    WA
    $ 50,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Woodinville, WA

    Current Grant: $ 50,000

    About

    Eastrail Partners unifies and catalyzes the 42-mile Eastrail rail-to-trail project by building community, advocacy, and private sector support.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Milwaukee
    WI
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Milwaukee, WI

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Ebony Ice’s mission is to eliminate barriers to snow sports by creating inclusive experiences that welcome and support diverse communities.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Bothell
    WA
    $ 50,000
    $ 90,000

    Location: Bothell, WA

    Current Grant: $ 50,000

    About

    EDGE Outdoors empowers Black, Indigenous, Women of Color (cis, trans, queer) to lead and explore in snow and adventure sports.

    Total grants: $ 90,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Boston
    MA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Boston, MA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Elevate Youth is on a mission is to empower youth to explore the outdoors alongside adult mentors, sharing awe in the richness of our natural world.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Denver
    CO
    $ 10,000
    $ 135,000

    Location: Denver, CO

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Environmental Learning for Kids cultivates a passion for science, leadership, and service by developing diverse youth into leaders in science education and outdoor experiences.

    Total grants: $ 135,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • San Francisco
    CA
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: San Francisco, CA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) opens the world of outdoor adventure to people with disabilities and youth from under-resourced backgrounds.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • North Bend
    WA
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: North Bend, WA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Washington’s largest MTB nonprofit, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance builds trails, leads education, and advances equitable access to the outdoors statewide.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Fairfax
    VA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Fairfax, VA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Founded in 2005, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling is a volunteer-led organization working to make bicycling fun, safe, and accessible for people of all ages in Fairfax County.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Pisgah Forest
    NC
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Pisgah Forest, NC

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Club de Exploradores is a free, bi-lingual adventure program for Hispanic students in Transylvania and surrounding areas.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Dayton
    OH
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Dayton, OH

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation works to build strong community relationships and secure philanthropic funding to support the mission of Five Rivers MetroParks.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Flagstaff
    AZ
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Flagstaff, AZ

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    At Flagstaff Youth Riders, we strive to create resilient, caring, and growth oriented youth through mountain biking.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Gainesville
    FL
    $ 25,000
    $ 25,000

    Location: Gainesville, FL

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Florida Trail Association maintains, protects, & promotes trails throughout the state, including the Florida National Scenic Trail, commonly known as the Florida Trail.

    Total grants: $ 25,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Location: Washington, DC

    Current Grant: $ 115,000

    About

    Open Pathways Project builds well-being by expanding access to the outdoors through community-led policy, philanthropy, and cultural leadership

    Total grants: $ 465,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Birmingham
    AL
    $ 15,000
    $ 55,000

    Location: Birmingham, AL

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Freshwater Land Trust (FLT) is a non-profit organization that conserves environmentally significant land and builds trails in Central Alabama.

    Total grants: $ 55,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Clovis
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Clovis, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Fresno County Bicycle Coalition builds healthy, safe, and equitable communities by connecting people through cycling, education, and advocacy.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Searchlight
    NV
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Searchlight, NV

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Friends of Avi Kwa Ame protects and celebrates the monument’s natural, cultural, and historic resources through education and advocacy.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Richland
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Richland, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The preservation and stewardship of the ridges in the Lower Columbia Basin for the benefit of the community and the environment.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Grand Rapids
    MI
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Grand Rapids, MI

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Friends of Grand Rapids Parks engages the community in enhancing our city’s parks, trees, and green spaces through volunteerism, park activation, philanthropy, and urban forestry.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Catonsville
    MD
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Catonsville, MD

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park preserves and promotes Gwynns Falls Leakin Park as a green space crucial to the public health and economic development of West Baltimore.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Westerville
    OH
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Westerville, OH

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Friends of Metro Parks help support the Columbus & Franklin county Metro Parks through advocacy, outreach and fundraising.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Ellicott City
    MD
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Ellicott City, MD

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park supports the park by promoting stewardship through programming, recreation, and the preservation and restoration of its natural resources.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Santa Cruz
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Santa Cruz, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks is a partner with California State Parks, working to ensure our parks and beaches are thriving & available to all.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Ansonia
    CT
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Ansonia, CT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center has an ethic of environmental stewardship that connects our communities to the natural world of the Lower Naugatuck River Valley.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Melrose
    MA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Melrose, MA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Friends of the Fells promotes the conservation, appreciation, and sustainable enjoyment of the Middlesex Fells Reservation (the Fells).

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Chicago
    IL
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Chicago, IL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Friends of the Forest Preserves (Friends) unites people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County, Illinois.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Los Angeles
    CA
    $ 25,000
    $ 175,000

    Location: Los Angeles, CA

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Friends of the Los Angeles River builds capacity for students, communities, and future leaders to advocate on behalf of nature, climate, and equity on the L.A. River.

    Total grants: $ 175,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Raleigh
    NC
    $ 25,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Raleigh, NC

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail works with communities and volunteers to build, maintain and promote North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Philadelphia
    PA
    $ 10,000
    $ 110,000

    Location: Philadelphia, PA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Friends of the Rail Park's mission is to build a bold, transformative, and inclusive public space connecting Philadelphia’s residents and visitors to the city and each other.

    Total grants: $ 110,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • San Francisco
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: San Francisco, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) connects people with nature and each other by planting and caring for San Francisco’s trees and gardens.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Harrisburg
    PA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Harrisburg, PA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Friends of Wildwood is a non-profit organization that supports Wildwood Park and the Benjamin Olewine III Nature Center.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Kemah
    TX
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Kemah, TX

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Galveston Bay Foundation is a conservation nonprofit that works to facilitate forward-thinking solutions to the challenges confronting Galveston Bay.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Olympia
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Olympia, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    GRuB supports community food, education, and health through farm programming where participants increase food security and build resiliency.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Chicago
    IL
    $ 20,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Chicago, IL

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Gateway to the Great Outdoors connects Title I students in St. Louis City to nature through exploration, mentorship, and hands-on outdoor learning.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Atlanta
    GA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Atlanta, GA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Georgia Appalachian Trail Club manages, maintains and protects the Appalachian Trail in Georgia and promotes appreciation of the outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Sandersville
    GA
    $ 20,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Sandersville, GA

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Georgia Hi-Lo Trail is building America’s longest paved trail and expanding youth bike programs to empower rural Georgia communities.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Athens
    GA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Athens, GA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Georgia Rivers works to protect and connect people with Georgia’s rivers.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Las Vegas
    NV
    $ 20,000
    $ 60,000

    Location: Las Vegas, NV

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Get Outdoors Nevada provides Nevadans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to experience, learn about, and care for our natural and urban outdoor spaces.

    Total grants: $ 60,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Alpine
    UT
    $ 10,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Alpine, UT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Girl & Her Backpack is a nonprofit that helps girls and non-binary teens build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Greenville
    SC
    $ 20,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Greenville, SC

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    The mission of Girls Who Hike SC is to create a community of like-minded women who can connect, network, and discover together through our trails.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Omaha
    NE
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Omaha, NE

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Go Beyond Nebraska is dedicated to serving trauma-impacted youth across NE and IA through year-round, outdoor experiences and life-changing Mountain West adventures.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Fort Worth
    TX
    $ 55,000
    $ 95,000

    Location: Fort Worth, TX

    Current Grant: $ 55,000

    About

    Great Plains Restoration Council helps people take care of their own health through restoring and protecting native ecosystems like damaged prairies.

    Total grants: $ 95,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Townsend
    TN
    $ 25,000
    $ 55,000

    Location: Townsend, TN

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont delivers experiential learning for all learners through programs that promote self-discovery, critical thinking, and effective teaching and leadership.

    Total grants: $ 55,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Irving
    TX
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Irving, TX

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Greenspace Dallas works to restore and develop national park-quality green spaces within the Trinity River Corridor.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Signal Hill
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Signal Hill, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Ground Education creates vibrant campus nature spaces where urban students witness classroom concepts come to life via its eco-STEAM curriculum.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Indianapolis
    IN
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Indianapolis, IN

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Groundwork Indy empowers youth through green workforce training, environmental projects, and community engagement to build healthier neighborhoods.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Jacksonville
    FL
    $ 25,000
    $ 55,000

    Location: Jacksonville, FL

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Groundwork Jacksonville is the City of Jacksonville's nonprofit partner in building the 30-mile Emerald Trail to reconnect Jacksonville's urban core.

    Total grants: $ 55,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Cincinnati
    OH
    $ 10,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Cincinnati, OH

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Groundwork Ohio River Valley mission is sustained regeneration, improvement, & management of the environment by empowering communities to promote environmental, economic, & social wellness.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Wauconda
    IL
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Wauconda, IL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Growing Healthy People impacts lives through creating community partnerships, developing unique spaces to grow healthy food, and teaching students.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Kansas City
    MO
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Kansas City, MO

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Heartland Conservation Alliance envisions a sustainable environment that supports the health of all human and natural communities in the Kansas City region.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Missoula
    MT
    $ 55,000
    $ 95,000

    Location: Missoula, MT

    Current Grant: $ 55,000

    About

    Here Montana, Inc. expands outdoor access for BIPOC and intersecting communities in Montana through joy, education, and community.

    Total grants: $ 95,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Flagstaff
    AZ
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Flagstaff, AZ

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    High Country Adaptive Sports empowers people with disabilities to experience outdoor recreation, building confidence, freedom, and community.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Broken Arrow
    OK
    $ 10,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: Broken Arrow, OK

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Bike Club is an after-school youth cycling program offered at 38 Tulsa Public Schools with 650 members - students receive a bicycle upon completion.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Corvallis
    OR
    $ 100,000
    $ 100,000

    Location: Corvallis, OR

    Current Grant: $ 100,000

    About

    Hunters of Color is a BIPOC-led nonprofit working to advance equity and representation in the outdoors through education, mentorship, and advocacy.

    Total grants: $ 100,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Bozeman
    MT
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Bozeman, MT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Inclusive Outdoors Project creates space for and by the Adaptive, LGBTQIA2S+ , and BIPOC communities in the mountains.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Santa Rosa
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Santa Rosa, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Inquiring Systems, Inc.'s mission is to empower underserved youth through transformative experiences in nature, dynamic outdoor learning, and long-term mentorship.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Fairbanks
    AK
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Fairbanks, AK

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska empowers youth through tuition-free expeditions that combine science, art, and outdoor exploration.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Des Moines
    IA
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Des Moines, IA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation protects and restores Iowa’s land, water, and wildlife, envisioning all Iowans connected to and valuing a healthy, diverse landscape.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Issaquah
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Issaquah, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Issaquah Alps Trails Club's mission is conservation, education, and advocacy for the land, wildlife, and trails of the Issaquah Alps for present and future generations.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • West Palm Beach
    FL
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: West Palm Beach, FL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Jack the Bike Man provides refurbished bicycles, gear, and education to help underserved communities access outdoor mobility and opportunity.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Richmond
    VA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Richmond, VA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    James River Outdoor Coalition leads efforts to protect, expand, and improve James River Park System access while fostering community stewardship, education, and advocacy.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Austin
    TX
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Austin, TX

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Keep Austin Beautiful mobilizes 20,000 volunteers and 15,000 students annually to clean waterways, restore green spaces, and reduce waste.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Laguna Beach
    CA
    $ 20,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Laguna Beach, CA

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Laguna Canyon Foundation preserves, protects, the 22,000 acre South Coast Wilderness through conservation, education, advocacy, and public engagement.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Far Rockaway
    NY
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Far Rockaway, NY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Laru Beya empowers historically excluded youth through free surf therapy, water safety, and outdoor programs in Rockaway and NYC.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Asheville
    NC
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Asheville, NC

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Aventureros connects communities to nature through free bilingual adventures, education, and stewardship that build health, place, and access.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Boulder
    CO
    $ 65,000
    $ 65,000

    Location: Boulder, CO

    Current Grant: $ 65,000

    About

    Using the power of science, education and stewardship, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet.

    Total grants: $ 65,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Knoxville
    TN
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Knoxville, TN

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Legacy Parks Foundation enriches and enhances community health and livability in East TN by acquiring, preserving, and developing natural assets for public use and recreation.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Fort Mill
    SC
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Fort Mill, SC

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Twice the size of Central Park, the Greenway offers recreational and educational activities amid a beautiful and well-preserved natural landscape.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • San Francisco
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: San Francisco, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Literacy for Environmental Justice fosters ecological health, stewardship, and community development in SE San Francisco through urban greening, education, and workforce pathways.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • East Palo Alto
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: East Palo Alto, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Live in Peace empowers our youth to achieve brighter futures through educational pathways, professional job training, and access to the outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Portland
    OR
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Portland, OR

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Loco por la Aventura provides free, bilingual outdoor programs that improve the health and wellness of Latino and immigrant communities in Oregon.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Hauppauge
    NY
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Hauppauge, NY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, Inc. has created more than 200 miles of hiking paths on LI; dedicated to protecting open space and our Greenbelt trails for ALL to enjoy.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Louisville
    KY
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Louisville, KY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Louisville Grows cultivates greener, healthier neighborhoods through urban horticulture, expanding the tree canopy, and workforce development.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Loveland
    CO
    $ 10,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: Loveland, CO

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Loveland Youth Gardeners provides horticultural therapy, environmental education, and skill-building opportunities on our youth-led urban farm.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Detroit
    MI
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Detroit, MI

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Luki Bikes introduces kids in Foster care and Black, Latino and Indigenous youth to the joy and healing power of the outdoors through mountain biking.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Bethel
    ME
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Bethel, ME

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation provides transformative recreational experiences to empower children, adults, and veterans with disabilities.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Brunswick
    ME
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Brunswick, ME

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Maine GearShare is a nonprofit gear lending library with a mission to provide access to outdoor gear through a collaborative, equity-centered approach.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Lincoln
    MA
    $ 10,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Lincoln, MA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Mass Audubon's mission is to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Alexandria
    VA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Alexandria, VA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Melanin Base Miles (MBM) is a Washington, D.C.-based effort to increase access and remove barriers to gravel cycling and racing for BIPOC riders.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Phoenix
    AZ
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Phoenix, AZ

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Mighty Boots builds leadership and confidence for underserved youth through outdoor adventures like rock climbing, hiking, and backpacking.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Saint Paul
    MN
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Saint Paul, MN

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Mile in My Shoes partners with recovery programs, homeless shelters, and reentry centers, MiMS sees running as a tool for personal and collective transformation.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Missoula
    MT
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Missoula, MT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Missoula Adaptive Recreation & Sports works to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities through outdoor recreation & advocacy.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Jefferson City
    MO
    $ 100,000
    $ 100,000

    Location: Jefferson City, MO

    Current Grant: $ 100,000

    About

    Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation is pioneering methods to increase access to nature, healthy local food, and tie the health benefits of the outdoors into the healthcare sector.

    Total grants: $ 100,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Cortez
    CO
    $ 20,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: Cortez, CO

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Montezuma Land Conservancy is an innovative land trust working to protect lands and connect community to our natural world in Southwest Colorado.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Arlington
    VA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Arlington, VA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    MORE builds, maintains, and advocates for public, sustainable, multi-use, natural surface trails in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Seattle
    WA
    $ 75,000
    $ 75,000

    Location: Seattle, WA

    Current Grant: $ 75,000

    About

    The Greenway Trust leads cross-sector collaborations to conserve and restore natural areas, while helping people access nature in sustainable ways.

    Total grants: $ 75,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Location: Ventura, CA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    MERITO's mission is to protect the ocean by engaging multicultural youth and their communities in transformative experiences in environmental education, scientific research, marine conservation, recreation & blue-green entrepreneurship.

    Total grants: $ 35,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Gallatin
    TN
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Gallatin, TN

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Nashville Black Wellness Collective promotes wellness in Nashville's Black community through movement, nature, and community with group hikes, outdoor yoga, fitness, and run/walks.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Location: Albuquerque, NM

    Current Grant: $ 100,000

    About

    National Indian Youth Leadership Development Project, Inc., is a tribal/Indigenous environmental mindfulness practice.

    Total grants: $ 100,000

    Initiative

    Centering Health Outside
  • Gilbert
    AZ
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Gilbert, AZ

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Natural Restorations mission is to remove trash & graffiti from outdoor recreation & wilderness areas across Arizona, replant burn scars, & enrich the lives of others.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Austin
    TX
    $ 800,000
    $ 1,050,000

    Location: Austin, TX

    Current Grant: $ 800,000

    About

    Nature and Health Alliance is a nationwide network collaboratively advancing understanding of the connection between nature and health to ensure equitable nature access for all.

    Total grants: $ 1,050,000

    Initiative

    Centering Health Outside
  • Monterey Park
    CA
    $ 15,000
    $ 95,000

    Location: Monterey Park, CA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Nature for All builds a base of support to ensure that everyone in the Los Angeles region has equitable access to nature and its benefits.

    Total grants: $ 95,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Lincoln
    NH
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Lincoln, NH

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    New England Disabled Sports empowers & enhances the independence of individuals living with disabilities through year-round outdoor adaptive sports.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Fremont
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Fremont, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    New Fire/ Yankuik Xihuitl is an Indigenous-led volunteer nonprofit restoring land, culture, and outdoor access so future generations can thrive in harmony with the natural world.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Mahwah
    NJ
    $ 20,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Mahwah, NJ

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    The Trail Conference is a volunteer-powered organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and protecting public trails for everyone to enjoy.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Cary
    NC
    $ 25,000
    $ 65,000

    Location: Cary, NC

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    North Carolina Adapted Sports creates adapted sport opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities, fostering an inclusive and equitable community.

    Total grants: $ 65,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Tacoma
    WA
    $ 20,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Tacoma, WA

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Northwest Youth Corps helps young people gain skills needed to reach career goals while completing high priority conservation projects.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Wilton
    CT
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Wilton, CT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Norwalk River Watershed Association protects and restore water quality and fish and wildlife habitats in the Norwalk River Watershed.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Ogden
    UT
    $ 10,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Ogden, UT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports offers year-round adaptive outdoor recreation programs to empower people with disabilities through inclusive, life-changing sports experiences.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Cincinnati
    OH
    $ 10,000
    $ 110,000

    Location: Cincinnati, OH

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Ohio River Way's mission is to help people find adventure, inspire care for the land and water, and boost the economies of vibrant Ohio River communities from Portsmouth, Ohio, to West Point, Kentucky, by building partnerships that promote safe, healthy outdoor recreation, education and tourism.

    Total grants: $ 110,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Memphis
    TN
    $ 20,000
    $ 170,000

    Location: Memphis, TN

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    The One Family Memphis - Memphis Rox campus is home to the largest nonprofit rock-climbing gym in the world. But rock climbing is just where we begin. Inspired by the cooperative philosophies of climbing, our 5-acre campus provides recreational, creative, and nutritional programs to mentor, train, and empower under-resourced youths in our community. We exclude no one based on an inability to pay. Because one life changed, changes us all.

    Total grants: $ 170,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Bend
    OR
    $ 20,000
    $ 60,000

    Location: Bend, OR

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Oregon Adaptive Sports creates access to high-quality adaptive skiing, cycling, mountain biking, paddling, and golf opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

    Total grants: $ 60,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Cleveland
    OH
    $ 15,000
    $ 55,000

    Location: Cleveland, OH

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Organic Connects reintroduces youth and families to nature through outdoor recreation, environmental education, and workforce development.

    Total grants: $ 55,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • West Windsor
    NJ
    $ 20,000
    $ 60,000

    Location: West Windsor, NJ

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Outdoor Equity Alliance removes barriers so people of all backgrounds can access nature through education, careers, & community programs, fostering outdoor equity.

    Total grants: $ 60,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Pittsburgh
    PA
    $ 20,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Pittsburgh, PA

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    The Outdoor Inclusion Coalition expands access to nature by uniting partners to connect underrepresented youth and families to the outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Bellevue
    WA
    $ 25,000
    $ 175,000

    Location: Bellevue, WA

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Outdoors for All Foundation's mission is to enrich the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation.

    Total grants: $ 175,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Pasadena
    CA
    $ 75,000
    $ 200,000

    Location: Pasadena, CA

    Current Grant: $ 75,000

    About

    OBA will ensure youth from diverse communities have access to nature, environmental education, leadership development and careers in conservation.

    Total grants: $ 200,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • San Diego
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: San Diego, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Paddle for Peace is a nonprofit that provides free ocean access for BIPOC and underserved youth harnessing the healing power of the ocean.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Atlanta
    GA
    $ 20,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Atlanta, GA

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Paddle4Tomorrow creates youth programs that celebrate diversity and stewardship in the outdoors for youth ages 8-17, all hosted in public spaces at no cost to them.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Boulder
    CO
    $ 20,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Boulder, CO

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Paradox transforms lives and communities by providing adaptive climbing programs to people with disabilities through trips, education, and community.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Camp Hill
    PA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Camp Hill, PA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation inspires stewardship of Pennsylvania's state parks and forests through education, recreation, and volunteerism.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Detroit
    MI
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Detroit, MI

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    People for Palmer Park was formed in 2011 for the preservation, revitalization, and viability of Palmer Park — a Detroit park for the good of all.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Petaluma
    CA
    $ 15,000
    $ 35,000

    Location: Petaluma, CA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    The Petaluma River Park Foundation is meeting our vital need for shared space that connects people, art, and nature by building a park for all.

    Total grants: $ 35,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Arlington
    VA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Arlington, VA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Phoenix Bikes provides hands-on education to improve youth futures and workforce readiness while distributing refurbished bikes to those in need.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Colorado Springs
    CO
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Colorado Springs, CO

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    PikeRide is a nonprofit bike share that provides affordable ebikes to ensure all have access to the outdoors, regardless of income or background.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • San Luis Obispo
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Positive Ride JAMS, Inc. creates memorable and adaptive outdoor recreational experiences for individuals with limited mobility.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Princeton
    NJ
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Princeton, NJ

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Providing opportunity for all young people to nurture their social & emotional skills through experiential and adventure-based outdoor programming.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • St. Charles
    IL
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: St. Charles, IL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Project Mobility provides adaptive bike adventures and bike giveaways for children with disabilities, autism, cancer and wounded veterans.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Brooklyn
    NY
    $ 10,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Brooklyn, NY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Prospect Park Alliance sustains, restores and advances Prospect Park to benefit the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Manchester
    NH
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Manchester, NH

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Queen City Bicycle Collective provides affordable bike access, hands-on skill-building, and community outreach to foster a more connected, bike-friendly Manchester.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Sunset Beach
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Sunset Beach, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    RAMP provides inclusive recreational opportunities for persons wishing to participate in various competitive & non-competitive accessible activities.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Cleveland
    OH
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Cleveland, OH

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Rec2Connect is dedicated to providing fully inclusive and accessible community recreation for individuals with disabilities.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Location: Oak Park, IL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    REACH connects refugee youth and families to nature through STEAM-based outdoor learning adventures that build leadership, belonging, and equity

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Decatur
    GA
    $ 10,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Decatur, GA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Refugee Women's Network's Outdoor Wellness Program connects diverse women to outdoor spaces promoting physical and mental health and community connection.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Castro Valley
    CA
    $ 20,000
    $ 60,000

    Location: Castro Valley, CA

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    The Regional Parks Foundation provides universal access to East Bay parklands, promoting environmental stewardship, outdoor education and recreation.

    Total grants: $ 60,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Reno
    NV
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Reno, NV

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Reno Bike Project is a nonprofit community bike shop that promotes access to cycling through education, advocacy, and affordable resources .

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Denver
    CO
    $ 350,000
    $ 350,000

    Location: Denver, CO

    Current Grant: $ 350,000

    About

    Rising Routes mission is to strengthen the outdoor access ecosystem by supporting the people and organizations driving it forward.

    Total grants: $ 350,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • St. Louis
    MO
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: St. Louis, MO

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    River City Outdoors' mission is to support, promote, and advocate for outdoor recreation for all in the St. Louis region.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Riverside
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Riverside, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Rivers & Lands Conservancy connects our community to natural, wild, and open spaces of Southern California through land conservation, stewardship, and education.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Oklahoma City
    OK
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Oklahoma City, OK

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    RIVERSPORT Foundation supports Thrive Outside OKC, a collective impact initiative creating access to outdoor recreation for children who would not normally have the opportunity.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Rochester
    NY
    $ 10,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Rochester, NY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Rochester Accessible Adventures guides recreation, sports & tourism spaces to be fully accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to people with and without disabilities, always.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Ventura
    CA
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Ventura, CA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Runners for Public Lands empower runners to protect public lands and expand access to nature for all through community service, education, and civic engagement.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Elk Grove
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Elk Grove, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Runnin’ for Rhett inspires people to “Move Into Life” with free youth fitness programs, community races, and events honoring Rhett Seevers.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Sacramento
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Sacramento, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates mission is to make Sacramento's streets safe and convenient for all users, which enables more people to choose a bike for everyday travel.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Salem
    OR
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Salem, OR

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Salem Area Trail Alliance works to get more people on more trails in the general Salem area.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • South Salt Lake
    UT
    $ 20,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: South Salt Lake, UT

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers helps queer people access their limitless potential through providing inclusive, supportive, and accessible experiences in rock climbing.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • San Mateo
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: San Mateo, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation inspires people to care for, learn about and enjoy San Mateo County Parks by creating connections to the outdoors through outings and events.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Santa Fe
    NM
    $ 10,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Santa Fe, NM

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Santa Fe Conservation Trust protects culturally & environmentally significant landscapes, spark passion for nature, and enable the continual regeneration of our healthy place.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Tesuque
    NM
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Tesuque, NM

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Mountain Center provides therapeutic adventure and wellness programming for youth and adults.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Campbell
    CA
    $ 60,000
    $ 100,000

    Location: Campbell, CA

    Current Grant: $ 60,000

    About

    SBN connects underserved communities to the healing power of nature through inclusive outdoor programs, environmental education, and stewardship.

    Total grants: $ 100,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Philadelphia
    PA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Philadelphia, PA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is Philadelphia’s largest nature center offering innovative educational programs for all ages.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Tacoma
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Tacoma, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Second Cycle Community Bicycle Shop demystifies and normalizes bike riding as a part of daily life and realize the bicycle as a tool for personal and community empowerment.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Everett
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Everett, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Sharing Wheels helps people ride, fix and recycle bikes by offering repair help, classes, refurbished bikes and used parts, and a community of bike-friendly folks.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Salt Lake City
    UT
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Salt Lake City, UT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    SheJumps increases the participation of girls and women in outdoor activities and creates educational outdoor experiences that nurture transformation.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Prather
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Prather, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Sierra Foothill Conservancy honors our natural and cultural heritage by protecting and enhancing our region's natural lands for future generations.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Ashland
    OR
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Ashland, OR

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Siskiyou Mountain Club connects communities to their public lands through active stewardship of 400+ miles of trails we maintain throughout SW Oregon and NW California.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Seattle
    WA
    $ 15,000
    $ 55,000

    Location: Seattle, WA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Skate Like a Girl builds inclusive communities by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding.

    Total grants: $ 55,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Santa Rosa
    CA
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Santa Rosa, CA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    The Sonoma County Parks Foundation raises funds to strengthen Sonoma County Regional Parks' 60+ parks and programs serving youth and the community.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Washington
    DC
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Washington, DC

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Soul Trak connects communities of color in Washington, D.C. to nature through outdoor recreation, environmental education, and leadership development.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Skillman
    NJ
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Skillman, NJ

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Sourland Conservancy works to protect, promote, and preserve the unique character of the Sourland Mountain Region – a refuge for natural and cultural diversity.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Decatur
    GA
    $ 10,000
    $ 110,000

    Location: Decatur, GA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    South River Watershed Alliance restores and protects South River water quality, support recreation, and preserves aquatic life and wildlife habitat.

    Total grants: $ 110,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Chattanooga
    TN
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Chattanooga, TN

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    SCC preserves climbing areas for all current and future generations in the Southeast, through acquisition, stewardship, and community engagement.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Tucson
    AZ
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Tucson, AZ

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Southern Arizonan provides fitness, recreation, and competitive sports opportunities for people with disabilities.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Location: Roswell, GA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Building, maintaining, and advocating for our local mountain bike trails in Roswell, Alpharetta, and Forsyth County in North GA.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Tallahassee
    FL
    $ 20,000
    $ 50,000

    Location: Tallahassee, FL

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    SportsAbility Alliance enriches lives through accessible, inclusive recreation and active leisure for individuals of all ages and all abilities.

    Total grants: $ 50,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • West Sand Lake
    NY
    $ 10,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: West Sand Lake, NY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    STRIDE Adaptive Sports educates and empowers individuals with disabilities in life-changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healthy, active and fun lifestyles.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Woodstock
    VA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Woodstock, VA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Sustainability Matters cultivates community through conservation, making sustainability fun, practical, and accessible for everyone.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Rockville
    MD
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Rockville, MD

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Team River Runner empowers veterans and families to heal, find purpose, and build community through adventure and adaptive paddle sports in nature.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Teaneck
    NJ
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Teaneck, NJ

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Teaneck Creek Conservancy stewards a 46-acre urban park that combines restoration, education, and art to connect all of Bergen County with nature.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Manchaca
    TX
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Manchaca, TX

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    The Texas Children in Nature Network (TCiNN) advances access to nature, connecting over 900 partner organizations to resources and to one another.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Sarasota
    FL
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Sarasota, FL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Bay Park Conservancy transforms 53 acres of precious city owned land on Sarasota Bay into a signature community park that is One Park for All.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Fort Worth
    TX
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Fort Worth, TX

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Bike Gangs of Fort Worth builds bike shops in a 20' shipping container format, keep them supplied indefinitely, and teach neighborhoods to operate them - all for FREE!

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Poncha Springs
    CO
    $ 20,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: Poncha Springs, CO

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    The Colorado Trail Foundation is responsible for building, conserving, and maintaining the Colorado Trail.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Lancaster
    PA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Lancaster, PA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Common Wheel sees the bike as a tool for empowerment, education, and community building, and we increase access to this means of essential transportation for all.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Ithaca
    NY
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Ithaca, NY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Finger Lakes Land Trust, Inc. works to conserve forever the lands and waters of the Finger Lakes region, ensuring scenic vistas, clean water, and wild places for everyone.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Joshua Tree
    CA
    $ 20,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: Joshua Tree, CA

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Friends of Joshua Tree is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to preserving access to natural, cultural, and recreational resources.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Reno
    NV
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Reno, NV

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    The Great Basin Institute provides outdoor education, to help children connect with nature, improve their physical health, and support their mental well-being.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Detroit
    MI
    $ 20,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Detroit, MI

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    The Greening of Detroit leads tree planting, job training, education and wellness programs to support a vibrant, healthy and revitalized city.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Denver
    CO
    $ 25,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Denver, CO

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    The Greenway Foundation enhances and protects Denver’s waterways through equitable community engagement, education, and stewardship.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Marina Del Rey
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Marina Del Rey, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Hummingbird Project takes kids from underserved communities in Los Angeles on nature outings.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Huntsville
    AL
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Huntsville, AL

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    The Land Trust is north Alabama’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and education of the natural environment in our region.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Chicago
    IL
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Chicago, IL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Out Our Front Door Organization leads adult and family adaptive bike camping trips, as well as educational day rides, and day rides to complete environmental service.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • San Francisco
    CA
    $ 385,000
    $ 585,000

    Location: San Francisco, CA

    Current Grant: $ 385,000

    About

    As one of the only US-based nonprofits solely dedicated to environmental impact filmmaking, The Redford Center develops and invests in projects that foster action and strengthen the reach of the grassroots efforts powering the environmental movement.

    Total grants: $ 585,000

  • Boulder
    CO
    $ 25,000
    $ 65,000

    Location: Boulder, CO

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Women's Wilderness creates space for girls, women, and non-binary people of all ages and backgrounds to find their voice, place, and power outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 65,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Houston
    TX
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Houston, TX

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    The Woods Project creates transformative wilderness immersion and outdoor education experiences for Houston youth from low-income communities.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Plymouth
    MN
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Plymouth, MN

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Three Rivers Park District Foundation connects people of all backgrounds and abilities to the health, joy, and inspiration of the outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Jacksonville
    FL
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Jacksonville, FL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Timucuan Parks Foundation preserves, promotes, and enhances Jacksonville’s parks and preserves through community engagement, education, and inclusion.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • North Las Vegas
    NV
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: North Las Vegas, NV

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    We believe that nature belongs to everybody. The mission is to inspire and connect members to the benefits of recreating and stewarding outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Bosque Farms
    NM
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Bosque Farms, NM

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    We ensure every PreK–12 student in NM has access to equitable outdoor learning by empowering educators, fostering collaboration, and advocating.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Las Vegas
    NV
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Las Vegas, NV

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Trail Access Project helps people with disabilities have meaningful experiences in the outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Woodland Hills
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Woodland Hills, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    TrailFolx is a Los Angeles nonprofit creating opportunities for underprivileged and underserved youth to participate in mountain sports and activities

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Omaha
    NE
    $ 15,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Omaha, NE

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    THOR develops and stewards accessible, sustainable natural surface trails in Nebraska & Iowa through advocacy, education, and partnerships.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Beverly Hills
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Beverly Hills, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    TreePeople's mission is to inspire, engage, & support people to take personal responsibility for the environment, making it safe, healthy, fun, & sustainable.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Phoenix
    AZ
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Phoenix, AZ

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Trees Matter’s mission is to foster and inspire an increased, more balanced tree canopy throughout the Valley of the Sun.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Durham
    NC
    $ 25,000
    $ 55,000

    Location: Durham, NC

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Triangle Land Conservancy safeguards clean water, protects natural habitats, supports local farms, and connects people with nature.

    Total grants: $ 55,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • New York
    NY
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: New York, NY

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Trips for Kids Metro New York's mission is to provide transformative cycling experiences for young people of all communities, especially those most in need.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Valencia
    CA
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Valencia, CA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Triumph Foundation provides adaptive sports and outdoor recreation that empower people with disabilities to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Woodland
    CA
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Woodland, CA

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Tuleyome engages in advocacy and active stewardship with diverse communities to conserve, enhance, restore, and enjoy the lands in the region.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Encinitas
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Encinitas, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Un Mar De Colores connects underserved youth to the ocean through surf therapy, education, and mentorship, inspiring belonging and cultivating future ocean leaders.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Plano
    TX
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Plano, TX

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    United Rocks Unity with Community is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through the sport of rock climbing.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Burlington
    VT
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Burlington, VT

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Unlikely Riders, Inc. creates joyful & inclusive spaces in mountain sports by breaking down barriers & empowering our BIPOC LGBTQ+ community to lead & thrive outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Marshall
    VA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Marshall, VA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Up ENDing Parkinson’s partners with rock climbing centers US-wide to provide facilitated rock-climbing experiences for People with Parkinson’s.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Wilmington
    DE
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Wilmington, DE

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Urban Bike Project provides residents in Wilmington, Delaware with access to bicycling for transportation, fitness, and fun.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • St. Paul
    MN
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: St. Paul, MN

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Urban Bird Collective is an environmental organization that promotes outdoor recreation and healing, with a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Milwaukee
    WI
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Milwaukee, WI

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Urban Ecology Center is connecting people to nature and each other through restoring local parks, environmental education, and community programs.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • North Ogden
    UT
    $ 20,000
    $ 20,000

    Location: North Ogden, UT

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Utah Deaf Campers provides members of the deaf communities, regardless of race, status, sex, or religion, opportunities to connect w/ nature.

    Total grants: $ 20,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • King of Prussia
    PA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: King of Prussia, PA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Valley Forge Park Alliance inspires appreciation and stewardship of the park’s history, nature, and outdoor spaces.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Bellingham
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Bellingham, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Vamos Outdoors Project provides outdoor, recreational, and environmental programming to Latine youth to foster healthy youth development and joy.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Monterey
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Monterey, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Ventana Wildlife Society restores native wildlife through science-based conservation, species recovery, and youth education in California.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Killington
    VT
    $ 15,000
    $ 165,000

    Location: Killington, VT

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports empowers individuals with disabilities through access & instruction to sports & recreational activities.

    Total grants: $ 165,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Montpelier
    VT
    $ 20,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Montpelier, VT

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Vermont Parks Forever, the foundation for VT's state parks, is committed to innovative nature education, access to parks, and equity in the outdoors.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Medford
    OR
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Medford, OR

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    The Vesper Meadow Education Program (VM) mission is to inspire a culture of land stewardship and nature connection.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • San Gregorio
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: San Gregorio, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Vida Verde promotes educational equity by providing free overnight outdoor education experiences for students who don’t otherwise get the opportunity.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Saint Paul
    MN
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Saint Paul, MN

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi is a Native-led environmental organization, engaging people to honor and care for natural places and the sacred sites/cultural value within them.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Folly Beach
    SC
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Folly Beach, SC

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Warrior Surf Foundation provides free adaptive surf therapy, wellness, and yoga for Veterans and their families suffering from PTSD.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Roseville
    OH
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Roseville, OH

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Warriors To Wilderness empowers veterans through transformative outdoor experiences that foster healing, resilience, & personal growth through nature-based programs.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Seattle
    WA
    $ 25,000
    $ 45,000

    Location: Seattle, WA

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Washington Trails Association mobilizes hikers and everyone who loves the outdoors to explore, protect and champion trails and public lands.

    Total grants: $ 45,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Seattle
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Seattle, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Washington's National Park Fund raises funds to preserve and enhance the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and recreational opportunities of Washington’s three parks.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Apopka
    FL
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Apopka, FL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Wekiva Wilderness Trust supports the work of the Wekiva River Basin State Parks by creating innovating programs to increase visitation and diversity across all sectors.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Boise
    ID
    $ 15,000
    $ 35,000

    Location: Boise, ID

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Wild Hearts Idaho empowers young women by providing outdoor adventures that build confidence, leadership, and inspire a love for the natural world.

    Total grants: $ 35,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Kingston
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Kingston, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Wild Society is a Puget Sound-based outdoor education nonprofit that fosters connections between nature and people through guided backpacking trips.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Fairdale
    KY
    $ 15,000
    $ 15,000

    Location: Fairdale, KY

    Current Grant: $ 15,000

    About

    Wilderness Louisville stewards city-owned natural areas and champions nature education and outdoor recreation for local youth and their families.

    Total grants: $ 15,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Santa Barbara
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Santa Barbara, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Wilderness Youth Project connects kids to nature in small groups guided by inspired, skilled, and committed mentors and volunteers.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • La Cygne
    KS
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: La Cygne, KS

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Wildwood Outdoor Education Center brings kids outside to learn and grow together, inspiring learning, adventure and positive youth development for low-income KC area youth.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Washington
    DC
    $ 100,000
    $ 100,000

    Location: Washington, DC

    Current Grant: $ 100,000

    About

    Windward Fund’s Conservation Capacity Project equips US conservation nonprofits with tools, training and support to withstand operational challenges.

    Total grants: $ 100,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Madison
    WI
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Madison, WI

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Wisconsin Adaptive Climbing helps disabled climbers break barriers by organizing monthly indoor climbing clinics and an annual outdoor climbing trip.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Portland
    OR
    $ 25,000
    $ 65,000

    Location: Portland, OR

    Current Grant: $ 25,000

    About

    Wisdom of the Elders, Inc. records & shares oral history, cultural arts, & Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Indigenous elders, storytellers, artists, & scientists

    Total grants: $ 65,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Two Rivers
    WI
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Two Rivers, WI

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Woodland Dunes seeks to preserve natural ecosystems through responsible stewardship, education, and community engagement.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Providence
    RI
    $ 20,000
    $ 60,000

    Location: Providence, RI

    Current Grant: $ 20,000

    About

    Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council works to "restore and connect," engaging the public in our watershed, fostering local stewards, and connecting people to nature where they live.

    Total grants: $ 60,000

    Initiative

    Creating Space Outside
  • Richmond
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 30,000

    Location: Richmond, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    In partnership with nature, YES Nature to Neighborhoods nurtures leaders who champion the wellbeing of our community.

    Total grants: $ 30,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Davis
    CA
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Davis, CA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Yolo Basin Foundation (YBF) expands public appreciation and stewardship of wetlands and wildlife in the Yolo Basin through education and partnerships.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Seattle
    WA
    $ 10,000
    $ 40,000

    Location: Seattle, WA

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Y-WE cultivates the power and creativity of diverse young women* through transformative programs within a collaborative community of belonging.

    Total grants: $ 40,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Davie
    FL
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Davie, FL

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Youth Environmental Alliance educates the young and young at heart and engages them outdoors through environmental restorations, fishing, and citizen science.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside
  • Providence
    RI
    $ 10,000
    $ 10,000

    Location: Providence, RI

    Current Grant: $ 10,000

    About

    Youth In Action (YIA), a youth-led leadership program, uses outdoor experiences to facilitate growth & vulnerability to build leadership & life skills.

    Total grants: $ 10,000

    Initiative

    Connecting People Outside