Current Funding Opportunities

Southern California Kids to Parks Grants Program
Open to Title I schools based in the Southern California Edison service area for grades 3 – 12, the Southern California Kids to Parks Grants Program provides classrooms with up to $1,500 for outdoor experiences.
Deadline is March 13, 2026

Hydro Flask Product Donations
Hydro Flask supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations focused on music & arts, sports, outdoor recreation, environmental & climate initiatives, or efforts to reduce single-use products through education, access, or community engagement.
Rolling deadline
Please check back regularly for open funding opportunities.
Previous Funding Opportunities

Kids to Parks Day School Grants Program
The Kids to Parks Day School Grants Program helps under-resourced U.S. schools and students to discover and explore parks, historic sites, public lands, and waters. Title I, pre-K through 12 classrooms are eligible to apply for grants of up to $1,000 for park experiences.
Application Closed on January 30th, 2026

NPS Challenge Cost Share Program
The NPS Challenge Cost Share Program offers matching awards up to $25,000 for ideas intended to build collaborations between the NPS and community partners.
Program Suspended in March 2025

Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program
The Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program supports the needs of non-profits and schools that connect elementary school-aged youth to public parks, lands, and waters.
Program Suspended in 2024