Recent News

NRF Announces 2025 Special Grant and Trustee Grant Recipients
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

Ready, Set, Resilience Offers Critical Support to Western NC
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

Three Years of the Get Into Nature Initiative Yields Positive Results
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,
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