NDOR Announces Recipients of NOER Grant
Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation Announces
Recipients of the 2026 Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program
CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation (NOER) grant program. Created in 2019 by the Nevada State Legislature and funded for the first time in 2023, the NOER grant program supports outdoor education and recreation opportunities for youth across Nevada.
During the program’s third call for proposals, NDOR received 55 applications and nearly $1.1 million in requested funding to get kids learning and playing outside. Following a competitive review process, the Advisory Board on Outdoor Recreation (ABOR) and the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation selected 22 projects to receive awards totaling $283,000. Funded projects include outdoor camps for children and families involved in foster care, ski and snowboard lessons for urban youth, and equipment to support an elementary school’s participation in the National Archery in the Schools Program.
A breakdown of the awarded funding can be found in the table below:
|
Organization |
Project Summary |
Award |
|
SOS Outreach |
A snow sports mentorship program |
$25,000.00 |
|
Nevada Outdoor School |
Rural school and summer nature programming |
$25,000.00 |
|
YMCA of Southern Nevada |
After school environmental education programming |
$25,000.00 |
|
LEAD with Horses |
Adaptive equestrian programming |
$25,000.00 |
|
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children |
Sibling reunification activities for children in foster care |
$25,000.00 |
|
Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada |
Staff-led scout troops |
$24,134.00 |
|
Democracy Prep |
Experiential learning field trips for high school students |
$16,332.00 |
|
River Wranglers |
Experiential field days on the Carson River |
$16,000.00 |
|
Raise the Future |
Family Connection Camp for foster families |
$16,000.00 |
|
Walker Basin Conservancy |
Outdoor education in the Walker Basin |
$15,996.51 |
|
Wild Sheep Foundation |
Wildlife recreation clinics |
$12,937.49 |
|
Friends of Red Rock |
Transportation for field trips to Red Rock Canyon |
$7,370.00 |
|
Johnston STEM Academy |
Field trip to Zion National Park |
$6,834.60 |
|
Great Basin Foundation |
Science and camp programming |
$5,500.00 |
|
Great Basin Outdoor School |
Snowshoe field trips and science camps |
$5,480.00 |
|
Jackpot Combined School |
Outdoor classroom activation |
$5,450.00 |
|
Chill Foundation |
Snowboarding lessons for Northern Nevada youth |
$5,150.00 |
|
Friends of Avi Kwa Ame |
Field trip development for Avi Kwa Ame National Monument |
$4,830.00 |
|
Lahontan Audubon Society |
Bird watching field trips |
$4,818.90 |
|
Sierra Snow Gliders |
Ski and snowboard lessons at Lee Canyon |
$4,750.00 |
|
Robert Lake Elementary School |
National Archery in the Schools program |
$3,307.00 |
|
Incline Education Fund |
Weekly outdoor learning for middle school students |
$3,109.50 |
The next round of grant applications is expected to open August 2026.
For more information about the Nevada Outdoor Education & Recreation grant program, contact Kendal Scott, Outdoor Education Lead at k.scott@ndor.nv.gov or visit https://ndor.nv.gov/noer-grants
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The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation is dedicated to ensuring that Nevada’s natural landscapes, parks, and recreational areas are accessible and sustainable for the enjoyment of current and future generations. We strive to foster a deep connection between the community and the outdoors, supporting outdoor education, conservation efforts, and sustainable recreation initiatives. By working collaboratively with local governments, organizations, and the public, we aim to inspire a passion for outdoor activities and stewardship across the Silver State.