Funding for Outdoor Education

We fund grants and programs that provide adventurous activities and life changing learning experiences for kids and teenagers across North Carolina.

Improve Mental and Physical Health

We support outdoor adventurous activities that promote and develop mental and physical wellbeing.

Reduce Screen Time

By promoting "screen-free" activities, we're providing opportunties for students to reduce stress and connect with nature.

Engaging Youth with Conservation

We fund field trips and projects that include conservation-based activities, such as hunting, fishing, and propagation of native fish and plants.

Build Social and Leadership Skills

Experiential learning gives students the opportunity to make friends and build their confidence in an outdoor learning environment.

Drive Community Engagement

Our grants involve a variety of community stakeholders and provide opportunities for students to support and learn from their communities.

Support Outdoor Industries

Youth are exposed to new activities and career pathways in the outdoor recreation, STEM, and agricultural sectors.

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Outdoor Field Trips and Structures

Funding for Outdoor School Clubs

Youth Team Travel and Event Host Funding

Earn Patches for Completing Activities

Our Impact in NC

278,300+

Students Impacted

1,515

Grants Awarded

98%

NC Counties Impacted

$9,100,000+

Awarded to Schools and Nonprofits

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