No Child Left Inside Grant Program
No Child Left Inside Grant Program
The Washington State Legislature created the No Child Left Inside grant program to provide under-served youth with quality opportunities to experience the natural world. Grants are available for outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource-based education and recreation programs serving youth. Funding focuses on serving youth with the greatest needs and helping them improve their overall academic performance, self-esteem, personal responsibility, community involvement, personal health, and understanding of nature.
Review the new 2023 fact sheet.
Typical Projects
- Backpacking, camping, or hiking trips for disadvantaged youth
- Canoeing, kayaking, or sailing camps
- Outdoor environmental education
- Fishing and hunting camps
- Orienteering
- Rock climbing adventures
Who May Apply?
- Community-based programs in Washington
- Formal school programs
- Informal after school programs
- Local agencies
- Native American tribes
- Nonprofit organizations
- Private entities including individuals and businesses
- Special purpose districts, such as park and recreation districts
- Stage agencies
- Veteran organizations
Only organizations that benefit youth in Washington State may apply.
For more information, contact melinda.posner@parks.wa.gov or visit https://rco.wa.gov/grant/no-child-left-inside/