Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program (NV)

The Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program aims to provide equitable and high-quality outdoor experiences for Nevada students aged 18 and younger. Administered by the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, this program allocates state funds for environmental education and recreation initiatives. Grants of up to $50,000 are available, encouraging projects that enhance academic performance and environmental literacy. The program seeks to bridge social barriers and foster community engagement through increased access to nature.

In 2023, state general funds were allocated for the first two rounds of the NOER grant program. Grants will be available for environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource-based outdoor education and recreation programs serving Nevada students aged 18 and younger.
This grant program seeks to expose ALL Nevada students to quality outdoor experiences regardless of background or social barriers.
Goals
Provide Nevada students with high-quality opportunities to directly experience the natural worldExpose young minds to the natural environment, agriculture, and natural resources to promote environmental literacySeek to improve academic performance, self-esteem, personal responsibility, community involvement, personal health, and/or understanding of nature for all our Nevada youth
Funding
Each applicant may apply for either a Tier I microgrant of up to $7,500 or a Tier II grant of up to $50,000. Tier I projects may be reviewed and awarded by NDOR staff alone, while Tier II applications require review by the Advisory Board on Outdoor Recreation and an in-person or virtual presentation. A total of $250,000 is available for the upcoming grant cycle.
Matching funds are strongly encouraged for grantees to demonstrate a local commitment, as well as to maximize NOER program funds. A project with match will be chosen over a similar project without match.