Youth Outdoors Growth and Innovation (YOGI) Grant

Youth Outdoors Growth and Innovation (YOGI) Grant is sponsored by Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR). Supports high-quality outdoor experiences for Nevada youth. This funding source helps schools and youth-serving organizations enhance academic achievement, promote personal wellness, and foster a lifelong appreciation for Nevada's natural environment.

NV Division of Outdoor Recreation | Nevada Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Education Advisory Group Outdoor Education Resources Outdoor Business Industry Youth Outdoors Growth and Innovation (YOGI) Grant The Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation (NOER) Grant has been renamed the Youth Outdoors Growth and Innovation (YOGI) Grant .

This name change reflects the expansion of the NOER Grant into a broader umbrella program comprised of three grants: Youth Outdoors Growth and Innovation (YOGI) Grant Community Outdoor Recreation and Revitalization (CORR) Grant Cosmos Across Nevada (CAN) Grant The 2027 YOGI Grant application is now open! Applications are due October 5, 2026 .

The Youth Outdoors Growth and Innovation (YOGI) Grant supports high-quality outdoor experiences for Nevada youth. Administered by the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR), the program is intended to enhance academic achievement, support personal wellness, and foster a lasting appreciation for the natural environment among Nevada's youth. Explore past projects and statewide impact on the NOER - YOGI Dashboard .

Read the 2027 YOGI Grant Manual and decide which tier fits your project: Tier I Microgrant — up to $7,500 Tier II Impact Grant — $7,501–$50,000 Download your application and budget materials from the Grant Materials list below. Build your budget using the Excel Budget Form, and check it against the Example Budget (PDF) for guidance. OPTIONAL — Get feedback before you finalize.

You do not need to complete this step to apply. It is simply an opportunity, especially recommended for first-time applicants, to get NDOR staff input before you submit. If you'd like feedback, email a draft application between August 1–30, 2026 to NOERgrant@ndor.

nv. gov with the subject line "[Your organization name] YOGI application for feedback." Submit your final application by October 5, 2026.

Email your complete application — including your application form, budget, and any other related documentation — to NOERgrant@ndor. nv. gov .

2027 YOGI Grant Manual PDF Microgrant Tier I Application (up to $7,500) Word · PDF Impact Grant Tier II Application ($7,501–$50,000) Word · PDF Aug 1 - Aug 30,2026 - Optional Feedback Period Sept 1- Oct 5, 2026 - Final submission period (no feedback available; late or incomplete applications will be rejected unless pre-approved) Dec 2026- Jan 2027 - Award decisions & agreements prepared Public agencies, public/private/charter schools, private nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other community-based entities that directly provide outdoor education or recreation programming to Nevada youth.

Outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, cultural, or other natural resource-based education and recreation programs serving Nevada youth through age 18, with priority given to youth facing barriers to outdoor access. The Grant Manual (linked above) has the full list of eligible and ineligible activities.

Assembly Bill 108 , passed during the 2025 legislative session, allocated $250,000 annually for NOER projects in 2026 and 2027. Tier I microgrants may be reviewed and awarded by NDOR staff alone. Tier II grants require review by the Advisory Board on Outdoor Recreation and may require a presentation, either in person in Carson City or virtually.

A match isn't required, but it's strongly encouraged — a project with match will be chosen over a similar project without one. See the Grant Manual for eligible matching funds. Award agreements are prepared following project approval in December 2026.

Funds are distributed by reimbursement: grantees pay project costs first, then submit reimbursement requests and required reports on the schedule set in the funding agreement. Questions regarding the YOGI Grant may be directed to: Email: NOERgrant@ndor. nv.

gov View a recording of last year's NOER Grant Webinar . How can I contribute to the grant fund? 1.

Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program - Trailblazing Donations made to this account can be used to fund grants in the next grant round. Immediate use of funds can help us get more Nevada kids outside sooner! 2.

Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation Endowment Fund - What is your Legacy? Only the interest or earnings can be used to fund grants. Your donation stays in this account for the lifetime of the fund.

Therefore, your donation can keep giving year after year. Ensures the long-term success of the program. Usually larger donation amounts (>$10,000) To donate to either of these accounts, please email NOERgrant@ndor.

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gov View 2026 NOER Awards Summary View 2025 NOER Awards Summary View the 2024 Impact Report View 2024 NOER Awards Summary Nevada Outdoor School receievs $25,000 grant from Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation Nevada extends grant funding for nature-based learning for youth Outdoor Education blooms due to state funding in Nevada Nevada funds garden, mountain bike, and river research programs for kids Protect the splendor of public lands Nevada Outdoor School receives grant to help get more kids outside Outdoor Recreation grant helps Reno business provide equine therapy to children Program helps children explore the wonder of Nevada