Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Grant for Youth Outdoor Education Nonprofits and Public Institutions

$1,000–$25k

Amount

Cash

Dec 9, 2026

Deadline

4 weeks left

Minnesota

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Government

Youth & Family Services
Education
Environment & Sustainability
Sports & Recreation

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About this grant

Funds community-focused outdoor education and recreation programs for Minnesota youth under 18 years of age, with emphasis on reaching new and diverse audiences with limited opportunities. Supported activities include outdoor education classes in natural spaces, hunting and fishing programs, outdoor recreation, staff training, and curriculum development. Two award tiers are available: mini grants ($1,000–$5,000) and larger grants ($5,001–$25,000).

What you get

Mini grant award between $1,000–$5,000 (lottery-based selection)
Larger grant award between $5,001–$25,000 (competitive review)
Awards distributed statewide on a regional per capita basis
Project term from June 2027 through June 2028

How to apply

Completed MINI or LARGER grant application form (PDF)
Exhibit D: Certification Not Suspended or Debarred (PDF)
Participant data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility of target audience
Data on percentage of target audience experiencing childhood poverty
Information on whether target audience resides in an environmental justice area (7-county metro)
Information on whether target audience represents a population with special needs
Submitted via email to outreachgrants.dnr@state.mn.us by 4 p.m. Central Time on Dec. 9, 2026

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations must be registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State
Public schools (PreK-12, charter, and higher education institutions serving youth under 18 years of age) are eligible
Tribal Nations are eligible
Local government entities (cities, counties, conservation districts, other local government units) are eligible
Programming must serve Minnesota youth under 18 years of age
Applicants must commit matching funds or in-kind resources (no minimum required)
Applicants must choose only one grant type: mini grant ($1,000–$5,000) or larger grant ($5,001–$25,000)

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