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RCO - Washington Recreation & Conservation Office --> No Child Left Inside - Recreation and Conservation Office **This program will be accepting applications in late summer or early fall of 2026. ** Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission's No Child Left Inside (NCLI) grant program provides quality opportunities for underserved, underrepresented, and historically excluded youth to learn, play, and experience the outdoors.
The Washington State Legislature established the program in 2007 with two primary goals: to improve the overall academic performance, self-esteem, health, community involvement, and connection to nature for youth; and to empower local communities to engage youth in outdoor education and recreation experiences.
Research has shown that spending time outdoors produces powerful benefits for youth, including reduced depression and anxiety, improved focus, better social connections, and enhanced learning and creativity. NCLI supports essential youth outdoor programs across the state and helps to remove barriers for youth to access the outdoors.
NCLI provides grants for a wide range of outdoor education and recreation activities including environmental education, leadership development, outdoor recreation and adventure, stewardship activities, and camp programs. RCO administers NCLI for the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
Grant Application Schedule Applicant Webinar, Applications Open October 31, 2026 Estimate Evaluation Period (Written Reviews) January 5, 2027 - March 12, 2027 Estimate Evaluation Period (Tiers 2 and 3 Q&A Meetings) March 8, 2027 - March 12, 2027 Estimate Preliminary Ranked Lists Approved RCO Issues Grant Agreements Most recent grants and evaluation results, listed by the application year.
Electronic Signature Authorization Form 2023 Successful Applicant Webinar The Everyone Outdoors Program provides groups with the opportunity to apply to receive free annual Discover Passes. The program is available to Washington-based groups supporting underserved communities, youth programs, nonprofit organizations, veteran organizations, volunteer groups, and other groups that face barriers to outdoor access.
Visit the Everyone Outdoors Program website for more details Water activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, boating, fishing, and rafting Winter activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, and snow camping Overnight and day camp activities such as environmental education, outdoor skills development, hiking, and camping Outdoor adventure activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, and archery Other activities such as outdoor cooking, survival skills, wilderness medicine, foraging, and culturally informed activities such as sense of place or nature scavenger hunts Special purpose districts, such as park and recreation districts Only organizations that benefit youth in Washington State may apply.
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There are three funding categories for this grant program Tier One Projects: $5,000-$25,000 for each project Tier Two Projects: $5,000-$75,000 for each project Tier Three Projects: $75,000-$150,000 for each project There is no match requirement for projects in Tiers One and Two. A match of 25 percent is required for Tier Three projects. To qualify, a match must be composed of elements that would be eligible in the NCLI program.
Match may include the following: Donations of cash, materials, or the value of labor, equipment use, or services Applicant’s labor, equipment use, and materials Annual community festivals, expositions, promotional or fundraising events Facility construction projects Organized youth sports such as a community league or school team Teacher training programs that do not include hands-on student participation A full list of ineligible projects in the grant manual .
Equipment bought with grants should be retained for eligible or similar uses. See details in the grant manual . Beth Auerbach , outdoor grants manager, 360-280-6103 Edison Velez , outdoor grants manager, 360-340-1280 Relay Service for the hearing impaired, call 711.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local agencies, tribes, schools, and others benefiting Washington youth. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for No Child Left Inside are due October 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
No Child Left Inside is funded by Recreation and Conservation Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
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