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GrantWhere: Idaho onlyIdaho only$Who gets the money: Goes to the schoolOpen

Be Outside, Idaho (Idaho Recreation and Tourism Initiative; announced by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation)

2026-2027 Be Outside, Idaho grants

Up to $2,500 to help Idaho schools and groups get kids outside. This year's applications are due October 30, 2026.

Amount
Up to $2,500 (paid after the project and report)
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026 (2 days left)
Who this fits
Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opIdaho schools, government and nonprofits; no public-only limit. Volunteer groups (like an informal co-op) need a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
Idaho only
Last checked
Oct 28, 2026on parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
Apply on the funder’s site↗(opens beoutsideidaho.com in a new tab)Add to calendarAdd deadline to my calendar

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Whether a for-profit microschool counts as an 'Idaho school'
  • ?How a church-run school that does not file a 990 is handled

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Download the application from BeOutsideIdaho.com
  2. Step 2: Get one signed letter of support (and a fiscal sponsor if you are a volunteer group)
  3. Step 3: Email it to IDRecreationTourism@gmail.com by October 30, 2026, 5 pm MT

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Grants, funded by initiative partners, are awarded to Idaho schools, government entities, and non-profit organizations”
In the funder’s own words, from parksandrecreation.idaho.gov, checked Oct 28, 2026.

Projects that get kids outdoors (outdoor classrooms, gear, nature programs). Reimbursement only, after a full report with photos by June 4, 2027. Does not cover transportation, entrance fees, food, gym rentals, permanent salaries or t-shirts. One signed letter of support required. Religion not mentioned (faith: not_stated). Paid to: the school or organization. Closes October 30, 2026; the program runs a new cycle each school year. The application asks 501(c)(3)s and fiscal sponsors to have current 990s filed with the IRS.

  • Idaho school, government or nonprofit (volunteer groups need a fiscal sponsor)
  • One signed letter of support
  • Final report with photos by June 4, 2027

Timing

Due October 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. MT, by email to IDRecreationTourism@gmail.com.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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