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Outdoor Nation: Connecting Young Americans With Their Waterways.
Jan 12, 2012
Hey
Outsiders!
Happy New Year! Outdoor Nation is
thrilled to start 2012 with a new funding opportunity and announce that it is
accepting applications from individuals between the ages of 18 and 28 or 501c3
non-profit organizations who are interested in connecting young Americans with
their waterways through recreational paddling.
Award
Amount: Individuals and/or non-profit
organizations can be awarded up to $2,500 for submissions that meet the grant
requirements. The top 10 ideas will be awarded funding along with technical
support and guidance from The Outdoor Foundation.
Program
Overview
This funding opportunity supports pioneering projects and
initiatives that are youth-developed that result in increased paddling
participation. Projects should reinforce the idea that recreational paddling is
one of the most accessible and impactful ways in which young Americans are
introduced to the outdoors.
The deadline to
apply is February 15, 2012 so apply today! For
more information and to submit your application, visit the Outdoor Nation
website at www.outdoornation.org/grants.
GTFO,