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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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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local agencies, tribes, schools, and others benefiting Washington youth. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $150,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) is a grant from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office that funds projects protecting and enhancing aquatic lands, habitat, and water resources in Washington State. The program supports local agencies, special purpose districts, state agencies, and tribes in acquiring, restoring, and improving aquatic ecosystems. Awards of up to $1,000,000 are available for eligible projects. Eligible applicants include local government agencies, special purpose districts (including King Conservation Districts), state agencies, and tribal governments. The 2026 application deadline is April 30, 2026.
Salmon Recovery Funding Board Grants Program is sponsored by Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) / Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The Salmon Recovery Funding Board provides grants to protect or restore salmon habitat and assist related activities, with the goal of increasing the number, productivity, distribution, and diversity of salmon and steelhead.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.