Let's Get Outside
We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.
On the Road to Healthy Lifestyles
We support programs that seek to increase physical activity with the goal of fostering and modeling healthy lifestyles.
Experience Challenge
Self-confidence grows from learning new skills, gaining new knowledge and successfully completing new endeavors.
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
Youth Awards Celebrate Hope and Resilience
If you think too long about the complexity of the many issues facing the earth and its inhabitants, it can be easy to get bogged down by a sense of hopelessness. It’s valuable to have a realistic assessment of
NC State Research Team Supports Grantee Evaluation Efforts
As part of NRF’s ongoing collaboration with Tom’s of Maine, we are able to offer cohorts of grantees support in developing and deepening organizational evaluation efforts. To do this, we partner with a team of
Youth Exposure to Violence Necessitates Staff Readiness
An unfortunate reality of working with young people is the need to acknowledge that violence is part of many children’s life experiences. Youth could be exposed to violence at school, at home, or in their
At A Glance
47K+
youth served
$1.76M
invested in youth recreation programs
45+
grants made
$18M
to 180+ organizations across the U.S. in the past decade