The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting another cycle of its popular No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn about nature.
Public entities and nonprofit organizations serving youth younger than age 18 can apply for the grants. The minimum funding request is $5,000, with a maximum request of $25,000. Applications for the current funding phase must be received by 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10.
Projects will be selected using a competitive review process and awards will distributed on a geographically balanced, statewide basis. Funding can be used for outdoor recreation equipment, transportation, and related natural resource education expenses.
The DNR will host an informational webinar at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, to review grant requirements, the application process and to answer questions. Attendees must register in advance using the registration link on the “Who should apply for No Child Left Inside grants” page of the DNR’s website at mndnr.gov/no-child-grants/who-should-apply.html. The webinar will be recorded and posted on the website for those who are unable to attend.
For more information about the grant program, instructions for how to apply, and a link to the application or informational webinar registration, visit the No Child Left Inside grants page of the DNR website at mndnr.gov/no-child-grants. Questions about these grants or the application process should be emailed to outreachgrants.dnr@state.mn.us with “Grant Questions” in the subject line. People may also call 888-646-6367.
