The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s No Child Left Inside (NCLI) grant program provides quality opportunities for underserved, underrepresented, and historically excluded youth to learn, play, and experience the outdoors.
Donor Name: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Washington State Legislature established the program in 2007 with two primary goals: to improve the overall academic performance, self-esteem, health, community involvement, and connection to nature for youth; and to empower local communities to engage youth in outdoor education and recreation experiences.
No Child Left Inside (NCLI) provides grants for a wide range of outdoor education and recreation activities including environmental education, leadership development, outdoor recreation and adventure, stewardship activities, and camp programs. RCO administers NCLI for the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
Funding Information
There are three funding categories for this grant program

Tier One Projects: $5,000-$25,000 for each project.
Tier Two Projects: $5,000-$75,000 for each project.
Tier Three Projects: $75,000-$150,000 for each project.

Grant Period

July 1, 2025 (estimated)
Project must be completed by June 30, 2027.

Typical Projects

Water activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, boating, fishing, and rafting
Winter activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, and snow camping
Overnight and day camp activities such as environmental education, outdoor skills development, hiking, and camping
Outdoor adventure activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking, and archery
Other activities such as outdoor cooking, survival skills, wilderness medicine, foraging, and culturally informed activities such as sense of place or nature scavenger hunts.

Eligibility Criteria 
The following organizations may apply for grants:

Educational institutions
Federal government agencies
Formal school programs and informal after school programs
Local governments including cities, towns, counties, port districts, park and recreation districts, etc.
Nonprofit organizations (501(c)3, 501(c)1, or 501(c)4 tax-exempt organizations)
Private entities including individuals, businesses, non-political groups, and community-based organizations in Washington State
Religious groups, only if non-religious activities are planned. Grants may not be used to pay for activities of religious worship or instruction.
State agencies
Tribal governments
Veteran’s organizations

Ineligible Projects

Annual community festivals, expositions, promotional or fundraising events
Equipment only projects
Facility construction projects
Organized youth sports such as a community league or school team
Teacher training programs that do not include hands-on student participation.

For more information, visit WSRCO.