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Let's Get Outside

We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.

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On the Road to Healthy Lifestyles

We support programs that seek to increase physical activity with the goal of fostering and modeling healthy lifestyles.

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Experience Challenge

Self-confidence grows from learning new skills, gaining new knowledge and successfully completing new endeavors.

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Our Focus is Youth

We strongly believe that rewarding recreational experiences can improve the lives of young people in need.

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Recent News

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NRF Announces 2025 Special Grant and Trustee Grant Recipients

February 7, 2025

The National Recreation Foundation is pleased to announce its 2025 Special Grant and Trustee Grant recipients. More than $1.5K was distributed to 41 organizations across 23 states. NRF is proud to invest in these

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Ready, Set, Resilience Offers Critical Support to Western NC

January 28, 2025

In September of last year, Hurricane Helene hit the southeastern U.S., causing significant destruction. One of the areas most affected was western North Carolina. Official estimates indicate that North Carolina suffered

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Three Years of the Get Into Nature Initiative Yields Positive Results

January 21, 2025

The National Recreation Foundation has collaborated with Tom’s of Maine since 2020 to increase access to nature for youth across the United States. The Get Into Nature initiative has allowed NRF to reach small,

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Year At A Glance

34.5K+

youth served

$2.41M

invested in youth recreation programs

96

grants made

$19.4M

to 270+ organizations across the U.S. in the past decade