Outdoor Fund - Scout Grant

Outdoor Fund - Scout Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund
Amount: Up to US $2,500 in in-kind support
Last Updated: September 16, 2025

Summary

The Outdoor Fund - Scout Grant supports scouting troops in the U.S. and Canada, including organizations like Scouting America and Girl Scouts. With a grant amount of up to $2,500 for merchandise, this initiative aims to provide essential outdoor equipment for programming. Under the leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops promotes conservation efforts, ensuring gear remains with the troops for years. Note: The application cycle for this grant will reopen in January 2026.

Overview

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in the Outdoor Fund Scout Grant Program. The selection process for the current application cycle has concluded. The next application cycle is anticipated to open in January 2026. Outdoor Fund - Scout Grant Supporting scouting troops across the U.S. and Canada, including Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), Girl Scouts of America, American Heritage Girls, Trail Life, Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada. Background Under the visionary leadership of founder Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is leading North America’s largest conservation movement. Together with our partners in conservation, we’re positively shaping the future of the outdoors through donations, grant-making and advocacy. Funding Requested Grant Amount: Up to $2,500 (merchandise only)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be affiliated with one of the following national organizations: Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), Girl Scouts of America, American Heritage Girls, Trail Life, Scouts Canada or Girl Guides of Canada.Troop must be requesting equipment to support outdoor programming. Gear is expected to stay with the troop for multiple years.

Ineligibility

The Outdoor Fund does not support fundraising events, banquets, and/or items to be given away to participants, general operating support, capital campaigns or endowments, construction and building costs, projects that are in the design or development phase, ATV/UTV and boat requests.