Funding available for Outdoor Equity

The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division’s Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) has announced the 2024 Outdoor Equity Fund. Donor Name: New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division State: New Mexico County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Outdoor Equity Fund (OEF) was created to ensure equitable access to the outdoors for all youth. The grant supports transformative outdoor experiences that foster stewardship and respect for New Mexico’s lands, waters, and cultural heritage. The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) increases equitable access to the outdoors for all New Mexicans, ensuring healthy outcomes, environmental stewardship, and economic prosperity. Funding Information $5,000 – $40,000. Eligible Expenses Services (recreational & educational)  Materials (equipment & supplies)  Transportation & Travel Administrative – up to 10%  Billed labor (staff & youth interns for program) Miscellaneous (insurance, food, etc.) Eligible Activities Examples of activities include, but are not limited to: Adaptive outdoor recreation of all types. Camping: tent, RV, yurts, etc. Nature enjoyment: wildlife viewing, wildlife photography, birdwatching, nature walks, plant identification, etc. Bicycling: road, mountain, gravel, bikepacking, etc. Trail activities: hiking, backpacking, trail running, horseback riding, hunting etc. Off-road motorized activities: UTV, ATV, off-road motorcycles, etc. Water activities: canoeing, kayaking, rafting, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing, etc. Snow activities: snowboarding, all skiing types, snowshoeing, etc. Eligibility Criteria Tribes, Pueblos, and Nations; municipalities; counties; nonprofits; K-12 schools/districts; colleges/universities.  Recreation Access: Applicant must have a well-developed written plan to engage youth in nature-based outdoor recreation activities.  Participants: Serve a population where at least 40% are low-income youth up to age 18. Education: Applicant must include some type of education plan on the climate and environment. For more information, visit ORD.