Apply for a GO Grant
Important Funding Information (Updated January 2025): Please be advised that we cannot currently award GO Grants until funding is received from the State. The application remains open, and you may continue to submit applications, however, it is unlikely we will be able fund applications for the remainder of this school year (2024-2025). We advise submitting GO Grant applications with field trip or project timeline dates no earlier than July 2025.
Grant Information
Please read the GO Grant guidelines in full before submitting an application.
Guidelines
Ensure that your activities and purchases fall within the guidelines of the grant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions, including timeline information.
Application
Structure Funding
Apply for up to $15,000 in funding for outdoor structures and equipment, including classrooms, greenhouses, and apiaries.
Agricultural Structure Funding
Apply for up to $20,000 for outdoor agricultural structures and equipment e.g., animal barns, livestock, tractors, and large greenhouses.
Dock and Fishing Pier Funding
Apply for up to $20,000 in funding for outdoor aquatic activity structures and equipment, e.g., docks, fishing piers, fishing boats, canoes and kayaks.
Archery Ranges
Apply for up to $20,000 for outdoor archery ranges and equipment, including 3D targets, backstop netting, and bows.
Explore archery resources with our official partner, USA Archery.
Educational Nature Trail
Apply for up to $20,000 for on-campus nature trails and associated structures, educational and interpretive signage.
Learn more about Natural Trail construction from Trails K12.
Submission
Return the completed form, along with any additional supporting documentation you would like included, by either email, fax, or mail.
919.707.0148
NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission
1715 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1715
Need to Make A Change?
If you need to amend your existing GO Grant, you may complete and submit an Amendment form. Please ensure you do not make any changes until the amendment request has been approved by the Commission. Also note that, per our guidelines, we cannot amend grants to include additional funds once a grant has been awarded.