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GrantWhere: National: schools in any US stateWho gets the money: Goes to the schoolRolling
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund
Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grants
Grants up to $5,000 for local outdoor and conservation projects near Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's stores, like a youth fishing day or outdoor gear for students.
- Amount
- Up to $5,000 (partial funding may be awarded)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Private school · Microschool501(c) nonprofits near a Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's store, for a specific outdoor or conservation project.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 10, 2026on about.basspro.com
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- How close to a store you must be (the page says only 'near our retail locations').
How to apply
- Step 1: Check that your school is a 501(c)(3)
- Step 2: Plan one outdoor or conservation project with a clear cost
- Step 3: Apply online any time
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Must be a municipality, public institution, or registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) or other 501(c) determination.”
The request must be for a specific project, program or event about conserving wildlife and habitat or getting new people outdoors. Examples on the page: a youth fishing clinic, a gear library, a trail project. No general operating costs, building costs, giveaways, ATVs or boats. Funds must be used within one year.
- 501(c) nonprofit or public institution
- Near a Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's store
- A specific outdoor or conservation project
Timing
Rolling applications.