Due to the current economic climate resulting in significant budget cuts to state government agencies, the No Child Left Inside program has not been funded for the 2009 – 2011 budget cycle. Applications for this program are not being accepted at this time.
An Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program
Washington's children are as "plugged in" as the rest of the nation's children. They are
spending more time indoors, on computers, watching television, and less time playing outside.
Children are not getting the experiences, memories and benefits of enjoying the great outdoors
that previous generations did. Outdoor education and recreation programs can help turn this
trend around. These programs help reduce stress of our over-scheduled children, increase their
attention spans, reduce absenteeism, create positive behavioral changes and increase overall
test scores. Outdoor education programs help children gain the experiences and benefits of
connecting with the great outdoors.
No Child Left Inside is a grant program administered by the Washington State Parks
and Recreation Commission. The program has $1.5 million available to Washington state outdoor
education and recreation youth programs to help get our children back outside to learn about
and enjoy nature.
Washington is the second state in the nation to grant state funds to outdoor education and
recreation programs. This grant program was provided by the Washington State Legislature.
Program participation and support are critical to ensure future funds and a successful program
that will serve as a model for states throughout the country.
Who can apply for a grant?
The following types of organizations are eligible to apply for a grant:
- Public agencies
- For-profit corporations
- Private non-profit organizations
- Public and private schools
- Private individuals
- Community-based programs
What types of programs are eligible?
No Child Left Inside focuses on ecological, environmental, educational and recreation
programs. Any public or private program that meets the following goals of No Child Left
Inside is encouraged to apply for a grant. The main goals of No Child Left Inside are to:
- Provide a large number of underserved students with quality opportunities to directly experience the natural world.
- Improve the student’s overall academic performance, life skills, self-esteem, personal responsibility, community involvement, personal health and understanding of nature.
- Empower local communities to engage students in outdoor education and recreation experiences.
What group is served by the outdoor education and recreation programs?
Eligible programs serve students of Washington state, preferably, youth at risk of failing or
dropping out of school, underrepresented learners, and those facing social, behavioral, economic
and health barriers.
How to apply
Grantees for 2008 have been selected.
Due to the current economic climate resulting in significant budget cuts to state
government agencies, the No Child Left Inside program has not been funded for the
2009 – 2011 budget cycle. Thus applications for this program are not being accepted
at this time.
Contact us
For more information, call (360) 902-8844.
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