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Grants for Outdoor Equity and Environmental Education Initiatives (The Grant Portal ID: 67341) is sponsored by The Grant Portal (aggregating various funders). This grant program supports projects that expand access to outdoor recreation, education, and career pathways for youth and families across Colorado. Velocity Recreation's Explorers' Club, bushcraft, and navigation activities are directly aligned with this focus.
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Outdoor Equity Grants Program - California Grants Portal Funds services/program operations including activities in a community and trips to natural areas throughout California. Focuses on delivering environmental education and outdoor recreational activities, service learning, career pathways, and leadership opportunities through activities in the community and trips to natural areas that strengthen a connection to the natural world.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Each application will address the following in the Grant Selection Criteria section on pages 14 to 23 of the Application Guide (RFP). First Step – Choosing a Community Home Base • Identify a central gathering place in an underserved community that needs access to outdoor programs.
• Examples of the central gathering place in a community could be a school, a recreation center, a community meeting space, a local park, etc. • This central gathering place is the COMMUNITY HOME BASE where the participants will primarily get access to the proposed activities. Second Step – Activities • Plan ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY and trips from the COMMUNITY HOME BASE to NATURAL AREAS.
For example: • ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY could include: o Teaching school students about the community’s environment. o Taking educational walks in the community to discover nature in action. o Preparing participants for a NATURAL AREA TRIP.
• NATURAL AREA TRIPS from the COMMUNITY HOME BASE could include: o Traveling to a regional, state, national park, tribal land, river or lake, beach, forest, mountain, or desert area for day or overnight trips within the state. Summary of the Above Steps: 1. Establish a COMMUNITY HOME BASE in an underserved community.
2. Organize educational ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY and trips from the COMMUNITY HOME BASE to natural areas. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS • Public Agencies: Includes all local, state, and federal agencies.
Examples include school districts and other public education agencies, cities and counties, joint powers authorities, open-space authorities, regional open- space districts, and other relevant public agencies, which includes Federally Recognized Indian Tribes. • NON-PROFITS with 501(c)(3) status. Matching Funding Requirement: There is no match requirement.
The grant can fund the total program cost. However, if the proposed program will cost more than the requested grant amount, the balance of additional funds needed to deliver the program must be "committed funds." Please see pages 28-31 of the Application Guide for more information at www.
parks. ca. gov/oep The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker.
Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given.
Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts.
Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Letter of Intent Required? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
Requires Matched Funding? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source. The funding source allocated to fund the grant.
It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. The Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP) was enacted when Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 209 (AB 209) – Chapter 675, located in Public Resources Code §5090. 75(c)(1.
26). The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
Advances & Reimbursement(s) See the Grant Administration Guide for more info at www. parks. ca.
gov/oep State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: Viktor Patino, 1-916-653-7423, Viktor. Patino@parks.
ca.
gov Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28) More Details about Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (Fiscal Years 2026-27 and 2027-28) Disadvantaged Communities San Diego River Conservancy Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) More Details about Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Disadvantaged Communities Sierra Nevada Conservancy 2026 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program More Details about 2026 Wildfire and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program Disadvantaged Communities Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 25-26) More Details about Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 25-26) Change Notes: 09/03/2021, 4:03pm Clarified that there is no match requirement.
However, if additional funds are needed beyond the grant request to deliver the program, the balance of additional funds must be "committed." The applicant should propose a program that can be delivered by the grant alone, or the grant plus committed funds. See pages 28-31 in the Application Guide for more information.
The Application Guide is posted at www. parks. ca.
gov/oep We look forward to your application(s)!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations with projects that expand access to outdoor recreation, education, and career pathways for youth and families across Colorado. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Grants for Outdoor Equity and Environmental Education Initiatives (The Grant Portal ID: 67341) is funded by The Grant Portal (aggregating various funders). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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