Veterans and Nature Grant Program
Program Information:
Total Funding Available: 100000
Match Requirement: No Match Required
Maximum Award Amount: 10000
Sub Funding Type: Education and Outreach, General Organizational Capacity
Funding Type: Grant
Funding Source: Federal
Organization Name: National Environmental Education Foundation
Eligible Applicants: Non-Profit Organization
Categories:
NEEF and the United States Forest Service aim to increase engagement of veterans’ communities in understanding the physical and mental health benefits of time in nature and provide opportunities for physical and mental health-focused outdoor activities at US Forest Service sites and other public lands. A total of $100,000 was made available for projects that meet specific criteria, including engaging Black, Indigenous, and veterans of color, as well as gender diverse and veterans with disabilities.