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We do not fund
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status
- General education efforts that do not include an experiential component that involves getting youth outdoors.
- Research
- Conferences
- Endowment Funds
- Political campaigns
The Explore Fund supports organizations that encourage youth outdoor participation, focus on sustainability initiatives, or help to create a connection to nature that will empower the future leaders of tomorrow. Grants will be awarded up to $2,500. The following criteria will also be considered in the grant making process:
- The project or program should seek a specific audience and reach out to a specific community or place of interest.
- All funding requests should be quantifiable with specific goals, objectives, and action plans, with a clear measure for evaluating success.
- This program should have a good chance of significant measureable results & momentum over a fairly short term (one to three years).
- Potential grantees should include a specific communications plan in the application that demonstrates how you plan to disseminate information about your program, as well as maintain visibility of your program & organization on PlanetExplore™.
- Applications that come with matching dollars will be viewed favorably & this will be taken into consideration during the granting process.
Do you qualify?
To find out if you qualify, take the eligibility quiz below. If you qualify, you may proceed to the grant application form.