Friends of Outdoor Adventures Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Residents of Butte County
Geography
- In the Butte County area who have a financial barrier to participating in outdo
Other requirements
- Recipient must fall within 300% of the Federal Poverty Level as determined by household size and income.
- Individuals who have been displaced due to a natural disaster may be eligible even if they do not meet the financial need criterion.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Individuals may not receive more than $1,000 in support from this fund within a 12-month period.
Overview
The Friends of Outdoor Adventures Grant Program, offered by the North Valley Community Foundation, aims to support Butte County youths facing financial barriers to engage in outdoor activities. Eligible applicants include residents within 300% of the Federal Poverty Level and those displaced by natural disasters. The program provides crucial funding for school and independent programs like Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to participate in enriching outdoor experiences.
The Friends of Outdoor Adventures Grant Programs aims to provide financial help to youths in the Butte County area who have a financial barrier to participating in outdoor activities and programs. This may include school programs and activities, as well as independent programs such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Eligibility
Applicants must be residents of Butte County.Recipient must fall within 300% of the Federal Poverty Level as determined by household size and income.Individuals who have been displaced due to a natural disaster may be eligible even if they do not meet the financial need criterion.
Ineligibility
Individuals may not receive more than $1,000 in support from this fund within a 12-month period.
What North Valley Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 119
- Total given
- $5.59M
- Median grant
- $19K
- Range
- $5,150–$494K
- By dollars: California 94%, Ohio 3%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: Chico, CA; Oroville, CA; Paradise, CA.
- 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commission · Oroville, CA
$494K
True North Housing Alliance · Chico, CA
$390K
Camp Fire Collaborative · Paradise, CA
$346K
The Growing Place · Chico, CA
$232K
Connecting Point · Grass Valley, CA
$200K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Scouting
- Recreation
- Hardship
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