Grant Guide

Minnesota DNR

No Child Left Inside Grants

Overview

The No Child Left Inside grant program is provided for “outdoor environmental, ecological, and other natural resource-based education and recreation programs serving youth.”

Application & Review Process

Deadline: Dec. 12, 2023

Applicants should download the RFP and fill out the application (PDF). Applications are reviewed by the DNR on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Funding Amount

$500 – $5,000

The minimum request is $500 and the maximum request is $5,000. Grantees are reimbursed for project costs covered by the grant. A match is required, which could be cash or in-kind (no specific amount is specified). Funding for this grant program has been allocated by the Legislature.

Eligibility

Projects

Education classes; training; programs at state parks and trails; outdoor recreation activities with an educational, health, or wellness component; investigations on water issues or water education; angling; hunting; paddle sports; cross-country skiing; hiking; biking

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Applicants

Public entities (cities, counties, special purpose districts, public schools); Native American tribes, schools or governments; Non-profit organizations (including informal, after school, and early childhood programs and community-based youth programs)

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Land Type & Geography

Projects must take place in MN, ideally at public parks or other natural resource venues.

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Statistics & Examples

Funding History

YearFunds Awarded# ProjectsAverage Award
Phase 2Not released
Phase 1$233,70759$3,961

Past Award Examples

AmountRecipientProject
$770Compassionate Rochester MN and Diversity CouncilBird Sleuth Explorer’s Guide Class
$850Ruffed Grouse Society Rum River ChapterUpland Bird Camp
$2,175Children’s Museum of Southern MNPrairie’s Edge Exploration Backpacks
$5,000Pedal Power MNWebster School Biking
$5,000City of DuluthConnecting Youth to Nature by Snowshoeing

The information about this grant was last updated on 10/28/2021. Be sure to contact the granting organization directly to verify details.