No Child Left Inside
This grant provides funding to various organizations in Washington State to create outdoor education and recreation opportunities for underserved and historically excluded youth.
The 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. Donor Name: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: 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. No Child Left Inside (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. Funding Information 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. Grant Period July 1, 2025 (estimated) Project must be completed by June 30, 2027. Typical Projects 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. Eligibility Criteria The following organizations may apply for grants: Educational institutions Federal government agencies Formal school programs and informal after school programs Local governments including cities, towns, counties, port districts, park and recreation districts, etc. Nonprofit organizations (501(c)3, 501(c)1, or 501(c)4 tax-exempt organizations) Private entities including individuals, businesses, non-political groups, and community-based organizations in Washington State Religious groups, only if non-religious activities are planned. Grants may not be used to pay for activities of religious worship or instruction. State agencies Tribal governments Veteran’s organizations Ineligible Projects Annual community festivals, expositions, promotional or fundraising events Equipment only projects 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. For more information, visit WSRCO.
Award Range
Not specified - $150,000
Total Program Funding
$4,500,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 25% match required.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Community-based programs Local agencies Native American tribes Nonprofit organizations School-based programs Special purpose districts, such as park and recreation districts State agencies Only organizations that benefit youth in Washington State may apply.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
August 28, 2024
Application Closes
October 31, 2024
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