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
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Meet Caitlin Reilly, NRF’s New Hartsoe Fellow
Caitlin Reilly has joined our team as the newest National Recreation Foundation (NRF) Charles E. Hartsoe Fellow. Caitlin is a current M.S. student in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management at North
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Taking the Classroom Outdoors! Is it as Equitable as it Sounds?
Environmental educators, along with park and recreation professionals, have been presented with an opportunity. The outdoor industry has a chance to partner with school systems to get kids out of the classroom, where
NRF and Sport Court Partner to Provide Sports Floors to Grantees
NRF regularly seeks ways to support its grantees beyond direct financial support. Our goal is to build the capacity of grantee institutions, as well as find ways to enhance programs and extend the resources of
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