Apply for a GO Grant
Application
Program Host Funding
Apply for up to $2,500 to host on-campus visiting outdoor programs.
Field Trip Funding
Apply for up to $5,000 for field trips with outdoor activities and learning components.
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, associated structures, and educational/interpretive signage.
Learn more about Natural Trail construction from Trails K12.
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.
Need to Make A Change?
Should changes need to be made to the original grant application, either before or after a grant has been awarded, the applicant must request a GO Grant Amendment form by emailing GoOutside@nc.gov. The GO Grant Amendment form will be assigned via the applicant’s Grant Lifecycle Manager portal. An amendment request must be approved by the Commission before grant awards can be used.
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