Explore the Ozarks Fund Grant
The Explore the Ozarks Fund Grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks funds K-12 science and environmental education projects that promote outdoor exploration in the Ozarks region.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Due Dates: Ongoing
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; grants require a 1:1 cash match by the recipient organization.
Summary: Supports youth-focused projects that promote outdoor exploration and environmental education for K-12 students in the Ozarks region.
Key Information: Grants must be matched dollar-for-dollar by the applicant with cash (not in-kind).
Description
The Explore the Ozarks Fund Grant is a specialty grant program managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Its purpose is to support projects and initiatives that benefit children and youth by encouraging outdoor exploration, environmental education, and engagement with the natural beauty of the Ozarks. The grant aims to foster stewardship, learning, and healthy activity among K-12 students, cultivating a deeper appreciation for the region’s unique landscapes and ecosystems. Funding is available for experiential conservation education opportunities, including programming, curriculum design, transportation for field trips, and field trip entry costs for students and teachers.
