Grantee Database

one-n-ten provides programs that promote self?acceptance, leadership development, and healthy life choices among Arizona's LGBTQ+ youth ages 11 to 24.

Bike Tri-Cities envisions bicycling as an integral part of our multi-modal transportation network and as an appealing, viable, readily accessible form of recreation and transportation for all community members. We support and lead efforts to foster a culture where all road users are treated with courtesy and respect regardless of age, abilities, and other personal demographics.

4DWN Project, Inc is a repurposed outdoor urban space turned community hub cultivating ecological resilience, community, and professional skate culture.

Abilities Movement, is a Not-for-Profit organization that provides Individual Adapted Fitness, Adapted Outdoor Programming, and Consulting

Access Ability Wisconsin's mission is to provide opportunities for people with temporary and permanent mobility challenges to access nature & the great outdoors.

Adaptive Adventures provides sustainable outdoor recreation programs to serve individuals with physical disabilities and their families free of charge.

Adaptive Climbing Group is a disabled, BIPOC, and woman led organization that fosters an equitable access community for people with disabilities to experience, excel, and lead in the sport of climbing.

Adaptive Sports Connection's mission is to break through limitations with adaptive innovation, ensuring people of all abilities the health benefits, freedom, and sense of belonging from recreation and outdoor experiences. Our vision is for people of all abilities to feel independent, strong, and a true sense of belonging while enjoying sports and outdoor recreation with friends, family, and community.

Adventure Crew connects city teens to nature and each other through empowering outdoor adventures that spark wellbeing and environmental stewardship.

The Alachua Conservation Trust serves the community by protecting and preserving natural spaces, creating opportunities to interact with the environment for all, and teaching the next generation through environmental education programs.

All Bodies on Bikes is working to change the cycling industry to make it inclusive for people of all body sizes and experience joy on a bicycle.

All Out Adventure provides year-round inclusive outdoor recreation activities to promote well-being and connection with nature for people of all ages and abilities.

The Space Health & Community Lab at Michigan State University, led by Dr. Amber Pearson, is a research laboratory concentrating on the geographic and equity dimensions of public health, particularly aspects of the human health benefits of contact with nature and unequal access to the outdoors.

American Hiking Society's mission is to empower all to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience.

American Whitewater's mission is to protect and restore America's whitewater rivers and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.

University of Utah's research laboratories strive to understand cognition and behavior by studying the human brain both in the laboratory and in real-world environments.

Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps reconnects Indigenous youth to their land, culture, and heritage through critical conservation projects.

The Anchorage Park Foundation is a community-based nonprofit that mobilizes public support for improving access to our parks and trails system.

Anytown Leadership Program is a human relations organization dedicated to embracing, educating and empowering leaders to cultivate inclusive communities.

The Appalachian Mountain Club is a conservation and recreation nonprofit that fosters the protection, enjoyment and understanding of the outdoors.

The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance protects, connects, and shares the powerful history, culture, and engaging landscapes of this NHA for the benefit and enjoyment of all.

Arboretum San Antonio is creating a 200-acre arboretum on the city's Southside, a historically underserved area with limited access to natural areas.

Arizona Women’s Climbing Coalition seeks to connect and empower women through rock climbing to develop an inclusive community and foster environmental stewardship. We aim to develop and inspire women and genderqueer leaders in our rock-climbing communities to achieve their rock climbing goals through community, education, outdoor recreation, and fitness, while seeking to protect and care for our public climbing lands in order to secure access now and for future generations of climbers.

Latinas en Bici exists to improve the mental and physical well-being of Latinas in NW Arkansas through cycling education and multicultural events.

Armand Bayou Nature Center is a 4,000-acre nonprofit nature preserve. Through preservation and education, we reconnect people with nature.

The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education empowers leaders to connect people to the outdoors through recreation and education experiences.

Atabey Outdoors commits to providing safe & fun outdoor adventures for BIPOC girls ages 8 to 12. We combine outdoor adventure with enrichment activities that encourage social, emotional, physical and mental growth.

The Lifestyle, Environment, and Flourishing (LEAF) lab is interested in studying how lifestyle behaviors impact mental health and well-being.

The mission of Austin Youth River Watch (AYRW) is to transform and inspire youth through environmental education, community engagement, and adventure. Our programs serve primarily BIPOC teens and young adults, who have been historically denied high quality access to nature, and communities that are underserved due to systemic inequities. Participation in AYRW programs is free. Additionally, we provide wraparound supports in our programs which include transportation, meals, and stipends.

The Azimuth Quest Foundation helps young people discover and develop their potential through outdoor adventure education.

Back Alley Bikes is a community bike workshop where we teach volunteers to repair and recycle bikes for donation throughout Detroit to people in need

Back on My Feet empowers people experiencing homelessness by building community through running and connecting them to jobs, housing, and stability.

Backyard Basecamp (re)connects Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to land and nature in Baltimore City by consistently offering programs and events that highlight the natural world right outside our doors.

The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a 400+ mile trail for for hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians, along the ridge lines around the Bay Area.

The mission of Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT) is to create equitable access to the outdoors for low-income youth and youth of color. BAWT envisions a future led by social and environmental leaders inspired by meaningful experiences in nature and reflects the diversity of our Bay Area community.

Bayou Land Conservancy preserves land along streams for flood control, clean water, and wildlife. We envision a network of green spaces that connect people to nature.

Baztec Fishing & Outdoors envisions a more inclusive future where access to outdoors recreation is not limited by a participant's background. We provide the best possible fishing and outdoors experiential education opportunities to underserved communities, with a focus on bilingual and BIPOC youth.

Bear Yuba Land Trust conserves and protects land in the Bear and Yuba River watersheds and empowers healthy communities through nature access and education.

Bearings Bike Works, Inc. (Bearings) has a mission to put the right tools in the hands of youth, enabling them to advance their skills to build productive lives. Our vision is to see those we serve take ownership of their lives with character and purpose and experience the freedom of economic mobility.

Beyond Boundaries specializes in providing outdoor adventure opportunities for individuals with disabilities and members of underserved communities.

The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota's educates, advocates, and empowers to make streets and trails safe and accessible for walking, biking and rolling.

Each year, the Fort Collins Bike Co-op recycles thousands of bikes and helps hundreds of people learn to maintain and repair their own bikes.

Big City Mountaineers provides transformative experiences through connections to nature that strengthen life skills and build community for youth from disinvested communities.

The mission of the Big Sur Land Trust is to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all. We see a future where natural landscapes, working lands, urban open spaces and healthy communities are cared for by people who share a love of nature and a deep appreciation for the richness of their diverse cultures.

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast protects land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature. Through strategic collaborations, we ensure all people have access to clean water, fresh air, nutritious food, abundant wildlife, beautiful natural areas, and all the other physical and mental benefits nature provides. Our work strengthens Southwest Florida’s resiliency to storms and floods, enriches lives, and safeguards communities for generations to come.

Through advocacy, education, and events, Bike Durham supports everyone to walk, bike, or ride transit more often.

Bike Fun creates strong minds, bodies, and communities through the joy of bicycle riding via classes, rides, workshops and events.

Bike Norfolk promotes a bicycle-friendly city through awareness and education, improved infrastructure, and a strong cycling community.

Bike Saviours Cooperative, Inc. equips the public with self-sustaining skills and knowledge to enjoy the benefits of owning, using & repairing bicycles for sustainable transportation

Bike Walk Tompkins works to build a community where walking, biking, and rolling are safe, convenient, and accessible for all in Tompkins County.

Bike Walk Wichita's mission is to make Wichita, KS a more livable, accessible, connected city by making biking & walking safe, equitable & appealing.

Bike Work's mission is to promote the bicycle as a vehicle for change to empower youth and build resilient communities.

BikePGH is transforming our streets to make biking and walking commonplace for all Pittsburghers in order to improve our quality of life.

Bikes del Pueblo aims to promote and educate bicycle maintenance and safety, centering marginalized and under-supported communities.

Bikes Not Bombs uses the bicycle as a vehicle for social change to achieve economic mobility and racial equity for Black and other marginalized people in Boston.

Bikes Together is a nonprofit bike shop and community hub for equitable bike access and education.

BikeWalkKC's mission is to redefine our streets as places for people to build a culture of active living. Our vision is for a Greater Kansas City where everyone moves through the city and its public spaces equitably, safely, comfortably, and sustainably. Our theory of change is that walking and biking are ?simple solutions to complex problems? of environment, health, transportation, disparity, opportunity, economy, and more.

Birdability is a nonprofit working to make birding and nature accessible and inclusive for everyone, especially those with disabilities.

Black Boarders CT provides underrepresented populations with access to the slopes to learn how to snowboard.

Black Farmers Collective's mission is to build a Black-led food system by developing a cooperative network of food system actors, acquiring and stewarding land, facilitating food system education, and creating space for Black liberation in healing and joy. We envision Black liberation through food sovereignty in spaces built on cooperation and interconnectedness with the environment and the community, where our knowledge and creativity are boundless.

Black Girls Do Bike uplifts and empowers women of color through cycling, fostering community, advocacy, and access to biking for all skill levels.

Through the power of running, community and empowerment, Black Girls RUN! Foundation brings awareness to the health disparities in the Black community.

Black Kids Adventure's mission is to expose, educate and empower black and brown families through nature-based and outdoor recreational activities. Building on our three pillars: exposure, education, and empowerment, BKA helps families connect to nature and each other. We believe greater outdoor diversity comes through early exposure. When we engage families, we can capture our youth and assist in cultivating a profound love for nature and all things outdoors.

Black Men Hike is dedicated to promoting mental and physical health amongst Black Men by creating a safe space to enjoy the serenity of nature and the physical benefits of hiking in the great outdoors.

Re-connecting Black/African-American youth and families to the healing power of the outdoors

Black Thumb Farm is an urban farm empowering BIPOC youth through land based programming and access to green space in the San Fernando Valley.

Black to the Land Coalition's mission is to enhance holistic relationships with nature through outdoor recreational activities and nature-based educational programs; build equity in outdoor leadership for Black, Brown, and Indigenous people.

Black Women Who empowers, educates, and inspires Black and Brown women and children to explore and thrive in outdoor spaces.

BlacklistLA Run Organization is a nonprofit organization using the sport of running to promote community, art discovery, and inspire healthy living in the city of Los Angeles and beyond since 2013.

Economic Equity in Outdoor Recreation by meeting those at the intersection of economic vulnerability and underrepresentation.

Blue Sky Funders Forum inspire philanthropy to support thriving communities by advancing equitable opportunities for meaningful outdoor experiences & nature connections.

Blue Star Families helps military families succeed by raising awareness of their challenges and promoting community connection and policy solutions.

Boardslide Mission aims is to make snow sports more accessible to marginalized communities who may face cultural and financial barriers to enjoying them.

BMWF connects people to wild places through active wilderness stewardship of the 1.6-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex in NW Montana.

The Boise Bicycle Project promotes the personal, social, and environmental benefits of bicycling. Through inclusive access to refurbished bicycles, repair, and empowering educational experiences, we strive to build a stronger bicycling community. In the most simple terms, we believe that every person should have access to a bicycle, bicycle repair, and safe streets where they can ride.

Bower Climbing Coalition preserves and expands access to climbing through trail maintenance/erosion control, route development, education, and hardware replacement.

Boyz N The Wood uses the outdoors to help Black men restore & reignite the best versions of themselves.

Braided Seeds is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides opportunities for rest, restoration, and reconnection to the land, especially for Black families, by increasing access, knowledge, and opportunities for outdoor recreation, education and food sovereignty.

Brave Trails transforms LGBTQ+ youth into leaders through queer-affirming youth camp, family camp, backpacking, meet-ups, and mental health support.

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center expands the potential of people with disabilities and special needs through meaningful, educational and inspiring outdoor experiences.

Bronx River Alliance engages communities along the Bronx River Corridor to restore the river ecosystem and improve and activate public green spaces.

Bringing culture to nature, and history to the outdoors through healing-centered outdoor experiences that cultivate a sense of belonging in nature.

Brown Folks Fishing cultivates community for anglers of color by reimagining fishing as a gateway to environmental justice.

Brown Girls Climb (BGC) is a national non-profit that strives to facilitate mentorship, provide access, uplift leadership, and celebrate representation in the outdoors and climbing for People of the Global Majority*. BGC process is adaptive and emergent, with a focus on building equitable and just relationships in all the efforts we commit to, including meet-ups and mentorship, festivals, resource sharing and redistribution, and employment and industry practices. .

Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s mission is to create and steward parks, trails, and spaces that connect people to Houston’s most significant waterway.

Through beautification and maintenance, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy stewards Buffalo's historic Olmsted park system to benefit and welcome all.

C&O Canal Trust works in partnership with the National Park Service and canal community to preserve the C&O Canal, engaging visitors and expanding access.

The mission of the C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California, is to change the odds for high-potential teens from under-resourced communities by inspiring them to pursue personal success, while preparing them for leadership roles in school, college, work and their communities.

CactusToCloud is building a more inclusive and resilient future in the Coachella Valley by restoring our connections to the California Desert.

Cahaba River Society protects Alabama’s most biodiverse river, uniting partners for clean water, habitat restoration, and stewardship.

Camp Blodgett is a century-old nonprofit that creates access for low-income children to thrive through recreational and educational experiences.

Camp Sunflower empowers queer youth across the region through joyful, community outdoor experiences that foster belonging, connection and empowerment.

Campus Nature Rx is a coalition of colleges and universities supporting campus health through inclusive and equitable nature engagement, learning, outreach, and research.

The Capital Trails Coalition works to create and activate a network of trails for people of all ages and abilities across the DC metropolitan region.

Cara Cara Trails is a multifaceted affordable housing organization devoted to utilizing collaborative partnerships to create sustainable communities across the Rio Grande Valley through quality education, model financing, efficient home design, and superior construction. cdcb serves as the Caracara Trails project manager.

Carolina Thread Trail is a 435-mile and growing regional network of trails, greenways and blueways spanning 15 counties in Greater Charlotte.

Catalyst Sports empowers people with disabilities to explore the outdoors, offering adaptive programs and equipment for adventure and freedom.

The Center for Health & Nature researches the impact of nature on health with evidence-based programs across the full continuum of health: prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Our mission at the Center for Native American Youth, as an education and advocacy organization, is to improve the health, safety, and overall well-being of Native American Youth.

The Center for Nature and Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the world's most vulnerable children through connection with nature.

Central California Adaptive Sports Center provides excellent, year-round outdoor adventures for persons with disabilities in order to enhance the quality of their lives. Using the latest therapeutic recreation practices, our programs promote wellness and healthy lifestyle changes by offering a wide array of outdoor activities that will spark and maintain each participant’s interest. CCASC incorporates safety, fun, and education into our operations, while Implementing sound environmental practices.

City Farm SLO is empowering the next generation to live healthier, more prosperous lives through sustainable agriculture and farm-based education.

The mission of Ch8sing Waterfalls is to encourage healing in nature while forging diversity outdoors. We are intentionally increasing the Black and Brown faces in green spaces, one healing hike and adventure at a time.

Challenge Alaska improves the lives of people living with disabilities, their families, and the community through adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation, and education. Participation in our programs helps people break down the barriers that may exist in many aspects of life. We accomplish this by building confidence, creating an infrastructure for support, increasing mobility, and improving health. We promote education, social involvement, employment, and the ultimate goal of independence.

Challenge Aspen facilitates adaptive outdoor recreation for people with disabilities.

Change by Nature Outdoors provides FREE outdoors adventures to our past and present military, first responders and youth with terminal illnesses and permanent disabilities.

Channel Islands Restoration protects plants and animals on the Channel Islands and adjacent mainland through ecological restoration and education.

Charleston Moves advocates for safe, connected and equitable mobility in Charleston County, SC. We work for infrastructure and policies that encourage biking, walking and public transit, because the streets belong to everyone. Transportation choice means equitable opportunities and better access to affordable food and housing, job security, an improved local economy, civic engagement, cleaner air and water, climate change mitigation, improved public health, and reduced traffic congestion.

Founded in 1994, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is an advocacy and education organization with 10,000 members dedicated to protecting and restoring the Chattahoochee River.

Cheyenne River Youth Project is grounded in Lakota culture and supports youth through leadership, food sovereignty, workforce, wellness, and arts & culture programming.

Chicago Adventure Therapy expands access to the outdoors for BIPOC/marginalized youth, using outdoor adventure as a tool for social-emotional growth and community building.

Chicago Eco House's mission is “to alleviate poverty through sustainable solutions.” We realize our mission through a K-5 environmental education flower farming program and via our in-house flower shop, Southside Blooms, which employs young people in our long-term workforce development program. We’re a movement by and for majority-Black neighborhoods to control what happens on our open land for the economic empowerment of our community.

Chico Velo is a 501c3 that promotes bicycling by education and stewardship in Butte County, CA.

Children & Nature Network connects children to nature through equity-driven research, advocacy, and community action for health, learning, and resilience.

Chill provides free and accessible positive youth development boardsports programs for youth ages 11-19 who encounter barriers to participation.

The mission of CicLAvia is to catalyze vibrant public spaces, active transportation, and good health through car-free open street events. CicLAvia engages with people throughout Southern California to transform relationships with our communities and with each other. CicLAvia temporarily closes streets to car traffic and opens them to use as a public park. Free for all to attend, CicLAvia connects communities to each other, creating safe places to bike, walk, skate, and dance through Los Angeles.

The Loop Dallas is a public-private partnership uniting civic leaders, the City of Dallas, and community partners to build a 50-mile, city-wide trail

City Kids provides year-round programming to DC youth. Our mission is to build resiliency, broaden horizons, and develop life skills for youth.

The City of Oaks Foundation invests in, advocates for, and seeks to create the broadest access to Raleigh’s parks, nature preserves, and greenways.

The mission of City Surf Project is to ensure Bay Area youth have equitable access to the ocean through surf instruction. CSP uses surfing—a physically and mentally challenging sport—to improve the health and well being of youth and to engage them with our four core pillars: healthy living, personal growth, appreciation for nature, and equity in surfing. Our Youth Surfing and Leadership Development programs promote a culture of care and belonging within a surfing community and at the ocean.

Climbers of Color’s mission is to develop leaders and mentors of color in the climbing and mountaineering community by providing technical training in safe spaces, community building, leadership education, and accessible resources.

The Coalition of Community Gardens (COCG) works to grow thriving community gardens and healthy environments, with equal access for all.

Coalitions & Collaboratives seeks to advance resilient and healthy ecosystems and communities through collaborative conservation and restoration.

The Coastal Watershed Council engages riverside residents in Santa Cruz, CA, to realize their vision of a healthy, welcoming, and fun San Lorenzo River that connects our diverse community to nature — a river that’s an attractive and desirable location for outdoor recreation and reflection. Our small and mighty team protects and preserves this watershed by engaging the riverside community in stewardship, monitoring, and education.

Cola Town Bike Collective provides free and low-cost bicycles, while advocating for safer outdoor spaces to walk, bike, and move in Columbia, SC.

Center for Nature Immersion Science and Practice works to increase the capacity of nature-based programming to support happier, healthier and more sustainable communities.

Colorado Canyons Association fosters community stewardship, education, and awareness of our Colorado's three National Conservation Areas.

The mission of Colorado Discover Ability is to increase the independence, self-worth, self confidence and education for people with disabilites through outdoor recreation.

The Community Bike Shop at Barber Park in Greensboro NC exists to improve quality of life by providing access to transportation, fun, and community.

Community Cycling Center expands access to cycling for Portland youth and families, prioritizing those most impacted by systemic barriers.

Community Nature Connection's mission is to increase access to the outdoors for communities impacted by racial, socio-economic, and disability injustices by eliminating existing barriers through advocacy, community centered programming, and workforce development. We facilitate transformative outdoor experiences and leadership development with youth and families to grow their sense of wonder and interest in nature with the hopes that they will become the next generation of dreamers, storytellers, and agents of change.

Conestee Nature Preserve provides inclusive opportunities for connection, discovery and education in nature.

Connecticut Forest and Park Association connecst ALL people to CT's forests, parks, & trails, to ensure these places are protected for future generations.

Continental Divide Trail Coalition works to complete, protect, and elevate the CDT by engaging and inspiring a diverse community to steward the trail and its surrounding landscapes

Cool Learning Experience (CLE) is a community that builds model programs to serve children and families. At CLE, we believe in the power of connections and the right to equitable and quality care for all. Our mission is to nurture the well-being of the whole child and their healthy connections to family, community and nature through dynamic, hands-on programming that combines place-based, environmentally focused, and socially relevant experiences.

Coombs Outdoors empowers local youth to grow and thrive by reducing barriers to outdoor recreation through programs, mentorship, & community building.

REYSE's mission is to improve the lives of racialized and ethnitized youth populations through innovation, community engagement and knowledge exchange.

CorpsTHAT connects the Deaf Community and the outdoors through education, recreation and career development.

Cosumnes Culture and Waterways promotes, preserves, and stewards the Indigenous Culture and waterways of this land and the surrounding areas.

Through overnight summer camp and year-round programs, Crossroads provides youth engaging experiences and nurturing communities to learn, grow, and thrive.

Dakota Wicohan's mission is to preserve Dakota as a living language, and through is, transmit Dakota lifeways to future generations.

Dare2tri is an Illinois-based 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization with the mission to enhance the lives of individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments by building confidence, community, health and wellness through swimming, biking, and running. Dare2tri has encouraged recreation, racing, and competition, while also cultivating a sense of community for all athletes, who are not labeled by physical ability, but rather their determination and will to succeed.

The DC Bike Academy mission is to help young people discover the Power to transform themselves and their communities through the magic of bikes. We do this by providing equitable access to bicycling and bicycle industry through educational, recreational, leadership, and career exploration.

Disabled Hikers builds disability community and justice in the outdoors through information-sharing, events, advocacy, and leadership development.

Discovery Pathways empowers underserved youth & families through free, multilingual, nature-based programs. All outdoor programs are youth-led.

The mission of Diversify Whitewater (DW) is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in paddlesports by removing the barriers that may exist for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and Allies in kayaking, canoeing, rafting, and stand-up paddleboarding. Our ultimate goal is to build a cohort of BIPOC and ally boaters who can pass on their skills to the next generation and increase representation in the paddlesports community.

DREAM Adaptive Recreation's mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing year-round outdoor adaptive recreational opportunities. We serve individuals ages 5 to adults, including military veterans with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities.

Eagle Mount Billings enhances the lives of people with disabilities through adaptive recreation, fostering independence, belonging, and adventures.

Eagle Mount is committed to provide quality adaptive recreation and sport opportunities for people with disabilities and young people impacted by cancer, and to provide support for families of participants, so that “they shall mount up with wings as eagles.” Programs include aquatics, horsemanship, Big Sky Kids oncology camps, family engagement and arts, and adaptive recreation. Eagle Mount recognizes disabilities and focuses on abilities because “Everybody has challenges, we have adventures”.

EarthCorps’ mission is to cultivate leaders and community partnerships to advance environmental justice. Our approach is rooted in environmental justice and combines community engagement and education, leadership development, and technical environmental restoration. Our focus is on racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, and building partnerships with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities who are disproportionately impacted by climate change and environmental concerns.

East Coast Greenway Alliance leads development of the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway from Maine to Florida, connecting 450 communities and hosting 50 million annual visits.

Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps is a developmental leadership organization committed to building a stronger and more inclusive outdoor community.

Eastrail Partners unifies and catalyzes the 42-mile Eastrail rail-to-trail project by building community, advocacy, and private sector support.

Ebony Ice’s mission is to eliminate barriers to snow sports by creating inclusive experiences that welcome and support diverse communities.

EDGE Outdoors empowers Black, Indigenous, Women of Color (cis, trans, queer) to lead and explore in snow and adventure sports.

Elevate Youth is on a mission is to empower youth to explore the outdoors alongside adult mentors, sharing awe in the richness of our natural world.

Elizabeth River Trail's mission is to create an inclusive and resilient urban riverfront trail that connects and inspires people and businesses in the region and has something for everyone! The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation provides the planning, fundraising, and marketing to generate public support for a healthy and dynamic regional trail. We do this work to serve our vision statement: Build a trail as diverse and vibrant as the land it sits on, the river it follows, and the community it serves.

Elliot Floyd at Clemson University is developing solutions to societal issues through studying people's experiences with nature, both physical and simulated. 

Elso's mission is to teach and frame STEAM and place-based education through a lens that centers and elevates the stories, ways of knowing, individual needs, and lived experiences of Black and Brown communities

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is a nonprofit founded in 1997 to steward and champion the Emerald Necklace, Boston’s largest park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted to connect 12+ neighborhoods with 1,100 acres of meadows, woodlands, waterways, paths and parkways. Our mission is to restore and improve the Emerald Necklace for all. We do this work in partnership with public agencies, neighborhood leaders, local businesses, park users and volunteers, and a variety of philanthropic supporters.

The mission of Emily Mailey at Kansas State University's PAIR Lab is to design and deliver interventions to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior that are effective, sustainable, and can be adopted and implemented in various settings to have a significant public health impact.

Environmental Grantmakers Association works with members and partners to promote just, effective philanthropy for people and the planet. EGA envisions a high impact network of environmental funders working together as a force for equitable and sustainable ecosystems, communities, and economies. We cultivate leadership practices that catalyze action, foster debate and incentivize collaboration. The ultimate goal of EGA and its members is a healthy world with just and sustainable communities, economies, and systems.

Environmental Learning for Kids cultivates a passion for science, leadership, and service by developing diverse youth into leaders in science education and outdoor experiences.

Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) opens the world of outdoor adventure to people with disabilities and youth from under-resourced backgrounds.

Equiticity is a racial equity movement, operationalizing racial equity by harnessing our collective power through research, advocacy, programs, Community Mobility Rituals, and social enterprises, to improve the lives of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people in our society.

Outride provides research, cycling programs, and funding to empower all people to experience the social, emotional, and cognitive benefits of cycling.

Eugene Parks Foundation (EPF) enhances and transforms Eugene’s parks, recreation, open spaces, and trail system into healthy, vibrant, and accessible ecosystems offering exceptional experiences for its communities and visitors.

Washington’s largest MTB nonprofit, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance builds trails, leads education, and advances equitable access to the outdoors statewide.

Founded in 2005, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling is a volunteer-led organization working to make bicycling fun, safe, and accessible for people of all ages in Fairfax County.

The Feminist Bird Club is dedicated to promoting inclusivity in birding while fundraising and providing a safe opportunity for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC, and women to connect with the natural world.

Club de Exploradores is a free, bi-lingual adventure program for Hispanic students in Transylvania and Surrounding areas.

Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation works to build strong community relationships and secure philanthropic funding to support the mission of Five Rivers MetroParks.

At Flagstaff Youth Riders, we strive to create resilient, caring, and growth oriented youth through mountain biking.

Florida Trail Association maintains, protects, & promotes trails throughout the state, including the Florida National Scenic Trail, commonly known as the Florida Trail.

Forest Park Conservancy is a community-supported organization whose mission is to protect and restore the ecological health of Forest Park, maintain and enhance the park’s extensive trails network, promote equitable access, and engage with diverse groups to inspire appreciation and stewardship of this iconic urban forest for generations to come.

The mission of the Forever Parks Foundation of Pearland is to partner with the City to establish premier parks, facilities and recreational programs in Pearland. We provide volunteer and financial support for these critical programs that provide more equitable access to all members of our community and to build inclusivity into our parks programs and facilities.

ForeverGreen Trails supports a system of trails throughout Pierce County, WA, via education, advocacy, promotion, collaboration, and stewardship. Extended by sidewalks, bike lanes, and local pathways, this system would provide safe, convenient, active travel and recreation for all ages and abilities. People will use, value, and care for this network because it contributes to their health, well-being, and quality of life.

The Foundation for America’s Public Lands generates awareness, access, and stewardship of BLM-managed acres for the benefit of American communities.

Open Pathways Project builds well-being by expanding access to the outdoors through community-led policy, philanthropy, and cultural leadership

Freshwater Land Trust (FLT) is a non-profit organization that conserves environmentally significant land and builds trails in Central Alabama.

The Fresno County Bicycle Coalition builds healthy, safe, and equitable communities by connecting people through cycling, education, and advocacy.

Friends of Anacostia Park enriches the lives of DC residents by preserving Anacostia Park and connecting surrounding communities to its redevelopment. We protect the natural and built environment of the Park by ensuring local residents own the revitalization effort, and we activate the space as a meaningful convening point for all visitors

Friends of Avi Kwa Ame protects and celebrates the monument’s natural, cultural, and historic resources through education and advocacy.

The preservation and stewardship of the ridges in the Lower Columbia Basin for the benefit of the community and the environment.

Friends of Big Marsh provides unique bicycle and outdoor experiences at and around Big Marsh Park so all communities receive the physical and mental health benefits that come with time in nature.

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks engages the community in enhancing our city’s parks, trees, and green spaces through volunteerism, park activation, philanthropy, and urban forestry

Friends of Gwynns Falls Leakin Park preserves and promote Gwynns Falls Leakin Park as a green space crucial to the public health and economic development of West Baltimore.

The mission of Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park (Friends) is to generate supplemental resources to preserve, restore, and interpret the natural and cultural assets of the Park for present and future generations.

The Friends of Metro Parks help support the Columbus & Franklin county Metro Parks through advocacy, outreach and fundraising.

Friends of Missoula Parks promotes parks, trails, conservation lands, and forestry in Missoula, Montana, and the surrounding area by raising funds and awareness of recreation's social, mental, and physical health benefits. FMP supports the mission of Missoula Parks & Recreation, with a strong emphasis on projects fostering equity and accessibility. FMP serves as a fiscal sponsor for like-minded groups and projects.

Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park supports the park by promoting stewardship through programming, recreation, and the preservation and restoration of its natural resources.

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks is a partner with California State Parks, working to ensure our parks and beaches are thriving & available to all.

Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center has an ethic of environmental stewardship that connects our communities to the natural world of the Lower Naugatuck River Valley.

Friends of the Desert Mountains connects people to the land through conservation, education and research.

Friends of the Fells promotes the conservation, appreciation, and sustainable enjoyment of the Middlesex Fells Reservation (the Fells).

Friends of the Forest Preserves (Friends) unites people to protect, promote, and care for the forest preserves in Cook County, Illinois.

Friends of the Los Angeles River builds capacity for students, communities, and future leaders to advocate on behalf of nature, climate, and equity on the LA River.

Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail works with communities and volunteers to build, maintain and promote North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

Friends of the Rail Park's mission is to build a bold, transformative, and inclusive public space connecting Philadelphia’s residents and visitors to the city and each other

Friends of the Riverfront builds safe, clean, and accessible riverfront trails as part of the Three Rivers Heritage & Water Trail systems to create and maintain an outstanding experience for trail users while providing economic, environmental, and health benefits to the Pittsburgh region. We maintain more than 33 miles of public riverfront trail and in Allegheny County, and continue to expand our trail system in the Pittsburgh region while providing support and programming for trail users.

Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) connects people with nature and each other by planting and caring for San Francisco’s trees and gardens.

Friends of Trees inspires people to improve the world around them through a simple solution: Planting trees. Together. Since 1989 Friends of Trees has planted 945,000+ trees and native shrubs in neighborhoods & natural areas in six counties across two states. We’ve done this through engaging tens of thousands of community volunteers, and while implementing & growing programming that aims to do this work inclusively and equitably.

Friends of Tryon Creek's mission in partnership with Oregon State Parks is to inspire every community to identify, cultivate or reclaim their relationship with nature in this cherished urban forest. Our vision is an inclusive community connected to this place, now and for future generations.

The mission of the Friends of Weedon Island, Inc., is to promote the public’s understanding of maintaining the Weedon Island Preserve as an important ecological and cultural resource. The Friends accomplish this mission by supporting programs, activities and projects that contribute to these ends.

The Friends of Wildwood is a non-profit organization that supports Wildwood Park and the Benjamin Olewine III Nature Center.

Urban Roots NTX is a local nonprofit that utilizes sustainable food as a powerful tool to build a stronger, more integrated, and healthier community who through the FunkyTown Food Project (FTFP) cultivates leadership skills in high school youth through food and farming by transforming the lives of young people to inspire, engage, and nourish the community.We seek to build an informed, engaged, and healthy community with a robust understanding of food access, food security, and food sovereignty.

Galveston Bay Foundation is a conservation nonprofit that works to facilitate forward-thinking solutions to the challenges confronting Galveston Bay.

GRuB supports community food, education, and health through farm programming where participants increase food security and build resiliency.

Gateway to the Great Outdoors connects Title I students in St. Louis City to nature through exploration, mentorship, and hands-on outdoor learning.

Addressing threats to our community’s water, land, and wellbeing, Gather New Haven’s mission is to promote health, equity, and justice for people and the environment by cultivating connections with each other and our local lands and waters, and by inspiring us to care for ourselves, our community, and the natural world.

Generations Indigenous Ways is a community based Native nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering American Indian youth with the knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education enhanced by Oglala Lakota values and way of life using Indigenous Sciences.

The Georgia Appalachian Trail Club manages, maintains and protects the Appalachian Trail in Georgia and promotes appreciation of the outdoors.

Georgia Hi-Lo Trail is building America’s longest paved trail and expanding youth bike programs to empower rural Georgia communities.

Georgia Rivers works to protect and connect people with Georgia’s rivers.

Get Outdoors Nevada provides Nevadans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to experience, learn about, and care for our natural and urban outdoor spaces.

Girl & Her Backpack is a nonprofit that helps girls and non-binary teens build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

The mission of Girls Who Hike SC is to create a community of like-minded women who can connect, network, and discover together through our trails.

GirlTrek unapologetically serves the needs and desires of Black women by inspiring and mobilizing Black women everywhere to put themselves first by practicing radical self-care through walking and spending transformative time in nature and the outdoors.

Since 1956, Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center has transformed lives by connecting learners with nature through science, fostering self-discovery, community, and a love for our environment.

Go Beyond Nebraska is edicated to serving trauma-impacted youth across NE and IA through year-round, outdoor experiences and life-changing Mountain West adventures.

Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to protecting the natural habitats, rural landscapes, and open spaces of the Great Peninsula region of West Puget Sound, Washington. The three pillars of GPC’s work include conservation, stewardship, and community engagement.

Great Plains Restoration Council helps people take care of their own health through restoring and protecting native ecosystems like damaged prairies.

Great River Passage Conservancy leads advocacy and private fundraising efforts for capital projects along Saint Paul’s 17 miles of the Mississippi River.

The Great Rivers Greenway Foundation is committed to enhancing and enriching the mission of Great Rivers Greenway (to make the St. Louis region a more vibrant place to live, work and play by developing a regional network of greenways).

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont delivers experiential learning for all learners through programs that promote self-discovery, critical thinking, and effective teaching and leadership.

Great Springs Project (GSP) is working to conserve an additional 50,000 acres of land between Austin and San Antonio over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones and provide access to those protected lands through the development of a 100+ mile network of spring-to-spring trails, linking four iconic springs in Central Texas: Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, Comal Springs, and San Antonio Springs.

The Greening Youth Foundation’s (GYF) mission is to engage and nurture underrepresented youth and young adults while connecting them to the outdoors and careers in conservation.

Greenspace Dallas works to restore and develop national park-quality green spaces within the Trinity River Corridor.

Ground Education creates vibrant campus nature spaces where urban students witness classroom concepts come to life via its eco-STEAM curriculum.

Groundwork Indy empowers youth through green workforce training, environmental projects, and community engagement to build healthier neighborhoods.

Groundwork Jacksonville is the City of Jacksonville's nonprofit partner in building the 30-mile Emerald Trail to reconnect Jacksonville's urban core.

Groundwork Ohio River Valley mission is sustained regeneration, improvement, & management of the environment by empowering communities to promote environmental, economic, & social wellness.

Groundwork works with a broad coalition of partners and stakeholders to address environmental health, climate change resiliency, and food justice. Activities include the development of creek trails and parks; the restoration of creeks and canyons; neighborhood-scale investments in climate mitigation; and the education of youth and families in environmental stewardship and healthy living. Groundwork San Diego operates a 4-acre school site open space parcel soon to house a vermiponics farm.

Groundwork USA is a national network of environmental justice organizations–Groundwork Trusts–working to create a world in which everyone can live in a healthy, green, and resilient community. To realize this vision, Trusts work to undo the legacy of environmental injustice by working hand-in-hand with residents to transform neglected land and waterways into community assets, like parks, trails, and community gardens, that meet their environmental, social, economic, and health priorities.

Growing Healthy People impacts lives through creating community partnerships, developing unique spaces to grow healthy food, and teaching students.

Harpeth Conservancy restores and protects clean water and healthy ecosystems for rivers in Tennessee through policy, science, and community engagement. By cultivating collaborative relationships, Harpeth Conservancy develops, promotes, and supports broad community stewardship and action and fosters solutions that reduce pollution and maintain healthy areas across the state of Tennessee.

The Harris Center reaches 20,000 people annually and is dedicated to promoting understanding and respect for our natural environment through education of all ages, protection of our natural resources, conservation research, and programs that encourage active participation in the great outdoors. While there are other land trusts, outdoor educational programs, and research facilities, there are few like us that integrate land protection, education, and conservation research in a single place.

HBCUs Outside is bridging the nature gap at HBCUs by empowering students and alums of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to venture outside.

Heart of the Gila seeks to conserve our watersheds and protect wild places by educating children, adults, and decision makers about the ecological, economic and cultural values of rivers in New Mexico and the bioregions of the greater Southwest.

Heartland Conservation Alliance envisiosn a sustainable environment that supports the health of all human and natural communities in the Kansas City region.

Here Montana, Inc.expands outdoor access for BIPOC and intersecting communities in Montana through joy, education, and community.

High Country Adaptive Sports empowers people with disabilities to experience outdoor recreation, building confidence, freedom, and community.

Hike Clerb is an intersectional women's outdoors club and 501c3 equipping Black, Indigenous, women of color with the tools, education, resources and experiences they need to collectively heal in nature.

OutGrown is a national nonprofit that supports families with babies and young children to spend time in nature together, overcoming the unique barriers many families face, helping them raise the next generation to love the outdoors, ensuring equitable access to nature's benefits from birth, and fostering a lifelong love for the environment.

Hispanic Access equips leaders to advocate for environmental issues impacting their communities, focusing on, climate, water, and public lands.

Hoods to Woods Foundation is a 501c3 non profit organization that introduces youth in underserved communities to the outdoors through snowboarding by providing free programming, equipment and mentorship to help create more diversity in winter sports.

The Park Solutions Lab develops and applies innovative social science approaches to help parks address challenging issues.

Hudson River Riders provides recreational access to the Hudson River for underserved communities and nurture the next generation of environmental stewards through activities such as kayaking, paddle-boarding, hiking and camping

Bike Club is an after-school youth cycling program offered at 38 Tulsa Public Schools with 650 members - students receive a bicycle upon completion.

Hunters of Color is a BIPOC-led nonprofit working to advance equity and representation in the outdoors through education, mentorship, and advocacy.

Inclusive Outdoors Project creates space for and by the Adapative, LGBTQIA2S+ , and BIPOC communities in the mountains.

The Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC), a Department of Interior (DOI) program to provide opportunities for Native American youth to engage in public service, perform meaningful conservation projects on federal and tribal lands, and stimulate interest in conservation-related careers

Indigenous Wellness Research Institute recognize Indigenous groups have been intergenerationally impacted by land removal, environmental pollution, climate change and the taking of traditional teachings, language, foods, spirituality, and medicine, and that we can grow stronger and healthier by reconnecting and supporting revitalization of ancestral teachings and practices regarding the lands.

Inquiring Systems Inc's mission is to empower underserved youth through transformative experiences in nature, dynamic outdoor learning, and long-term mentorship.

Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska empowers youth through tuition-free expeditions that combine science, art, and outdoor exploration.

International Mountain Bicycling Association creates, protects and enhances great places to ride mountain bikes

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation protects and restores Iowa’s land, water, and wildlife, envisioning all Iowans connected to and valuing a healthy, diverse landscape.

Issaquah Alps Trails Club's mission is conservation, education, and advocacy for the land, wildlife, and trails of the Issaquah Alps for present and future generations.

Jack the Bike Man provides refurbished bicycles, gear, and education to help underserved communities access outdoor mobility and opportunity.

Texas A&M Agrilife Research pioneers knowledge about agriculture, natural resources and the life sciences to nourish health, strengthen communities and support economies

James River Outdoor Coalition leads efforts to protect, expand, and improve James River Park System access while fostering community stewardship, education, and advocacy.

The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations.

Justice Outside advances racial justice and equity in the outdoor and environmental movement.

Nature’s Passport: How a Mobile Phone App Could Help Families Explore Nature To Increase Well-being at The Nature and Well-being Research Group at CSU

Keep Austin Beautiful mobilizes 20,000 volunteers and 15,000 students annually to clean waterways, restore green spaces, and reduce waste.

Kindling Collective is a queer-centered gear library creating an accessible pathway to outdoor experiences in Maine (Wabanaki Confederacy Territory). We aim to build community and support people in the greater Portland area in building and sustaining relationships with the natural world.

Kismet Rock Foundation nourishes the physical, intellectual, and emotional development of rural and urban children from New England before they enter their formative teen years. Our success in supporting children is accomplished by providing scholarships for a comprehensive education in technical rock climbing within the context of a stable and loving family-like atmosphere.

KS Wild’s mission is to protect and restore wild nature in the Klamath-Siskiyou region of southwest Oregon and northwest California. We promote science-based land and water conservation through policy and community action. We envision a Klamath-Siskiyou region where local communities enjoy healthy wildlands, where clean rivers are teeming with native salmon, and where connected pland and wildlife populations are prepared for climate change.

La Plazita Institute's mission uses a comprehensive, holistic and cultural approach designed around the Philosophy of “La Cultura Cura” (culture heals), to engage with youth, elders and communities to draw from their own roots and histories that expresses core traditional values of respect, honor, love, and family.

Laguna Canyon Foundation preserves, protects, the 22,000 acre South Coast Wilderness through conservation, education, advocacy, and public engagement.

LandPaths’ mission is to foster a love of the land. Our full name, Land Partners Through Stewardship emphasizes a long-term focus on engaging people to become better stewards of our local environment. LandPaths connects people with the land by: (1) developing diverse public access opportunities (2) providing education about the land and the work to protect it (3) implementing land stewardship projects by engaging all sectors of the community.

Laru Beya empowers historically excluded youth through free surf therapy, water safety, and outdoor programs in Rockaway and NYC.

Latino Outdoors advances outdoor equity & access through free outings, outdoor leadership development & narrative shifting storytelling.

Aventureros connects communities to nature through free bilingual adventures, education, and stewardship that build health, place, and access.

Lauren Hales is interested in studying how lifestyle choices impact mental health and well-being.

Using the power of science, education and stewardship, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet.

Legacy Parks Foundation enriches and enhance community health and livability in East TN by acquiring, preserving, and developing natural assets for public use and recreation.

Twice the size of Central Park, the Greenway offers recreational and educational activities amid a beautiful and well-preserved natural landscape.

The mission of LGBT Outdoors is to connect the LGBTQIA+ community to the outdoors and to each other while creating a more diverse and inclusive outdoors. Our primary ways of achieving this are through local volunteer-lead outdoor events and activities for LGBTQIA+ people, community outreach, our LGBT Outdoors Podcast, out annual national gathering called LGBT Outdoorfest, and educational interactions with companies and entities in the outdoor space.

Lifting Our Stories aims to empower the youth of San Bernardino County to tackle any challenge in life by exposing them to the transformational power of the outdoors while providing key support systems for their success. Through adventure-based learning and mentorship programs, we strive to instill resilience, leadership skills, and a sense of community among participants.

Literacy for Environmental Justice fosters ecological health, stewardship, and community development in SE San Francisco through urban greening, education, and workforce pathways.

Live in Peace empowers our youth to achieve brighter futures through educational pathways, professional job training, and access to the outdoors.

Using unique learning environments, Living Classrooms provides access to more equitable education, workforce, and health & wellness opportunities that enable individuals to achieve their aspirations and build safer, stronger, and healthier communities for all. We expand opportunity for residents in historically under-resourced DC communities through educational initiatives and customized job-training/placement, with a strong focus on outdoor environmental education and green economy jobs.

Loco por la Aventura provides free, bilingual outdoor programs that improve the health and wellness of Latino and immigrant communities in Oregon.

Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, Inc.has created more than 200 miles of hiking paths on LI; dedicated to protecting open space and our Greenbelt trails for ALL to enjoy

Lookout Mountain Conservancy leads the way in community-centered conservation and environmental education by providing equitable and inclusive access to the Mountain's natural beauty, wildlife habitats, recreational opportunities, and places of historical significance.

Louisville Grows cultivates greener, healthier neighborhoods through urban horticulture, expanding the tree canopy, and workforce development.

Loveland Youth Gardeners provides horticultural therapy, environmental education, and skill-building opportunities on our youth-led urban farm.

Luki Bikes introduces kids in Foster care and Black, Latino and Indigenous youth to the joy and healing power of the outdoors through mountain biking.

Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation provides transformative recreational experiences to empower children, adults, and veterans with disabilities.

Maine GearShare is a nonprofit gear lending library with a mission to provide access to outdoor gear through a collaborative, equity-centered approach

Major Taylor Trail Keepers (MTTK) aims to improve the well-being of under-resourced neighborhoods in the South Side of Chicago by collaborating with its partners and engaging others in economically productive, healthy, and active ways of living.

Make The World Better connects people and inspires stewardship through public space revitalization projects. MTWB believes that communities prosper when all people have access to high-quality public spaces that provide safe outlets for recreation, sports, and arts-based activities.