The Go Outside Fund provides funding that helps connect youth to outdoor, nature-based learning experiences.
Go Outside Fund
Go Outside Fund
Grant Information
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Type:
Grant
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Eligible Applicants:
Local government, Tribal Government, Non-profits (501c3), Other
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Project Drivers:
Recreation
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Additional Goals:
Water Quality Improvements
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States:
Wisconsin
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Status:
Accepting Applications
Max. Grant Award: $100 – $1,500
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Grant Priorities
Grant priorities include:
Teachers or partner organizations may apply for funding to cover costs that facilitate getting kids outside and hands-on with nature, such as purchasing field supplies, or paying for transportation, substitute teachers, or educator costs.
Click on the next section to learn more about this funding opportunity’s eligibility requirements.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Grant applications must include a significant component of outdoor activity.
- Grant applications must directly engage children in outdoor, nature-based learning or facilitate access to the outdoors.
- Grant applications that align with classroom learning and standards are encouraged but not required.
Click on the next section to learn more about the matching requirements for this funding opportunity.
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Matching Requirements
This grant does have matching requirements
Click on the next section to learn more about the eligible costs for this funding opportunity.
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Eligible Costs
Education projects for Wisconsin students
Click on the next section to learn more about this funding opportunity’s project timeline.
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Project Timeline
Projects must take place 6 weeks or more after the Go Outside Fund due date.
Click on the next section for this funding opportunity’s application deadline and forms
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Application Deadline
The application deadline is September 1st 2026
Click on the next section to access the Contact Information for this funding opportunity.
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Contact Information
For questions and inquiries:
Marie Jensen
Conservation Program Specialist
(608) 409-3122
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