Step Outside Grant
The Step Outside Grant funds hands-on, educational programs in Ohio that introduce new participants to outdoor skills like fishing, hunting, and archery, especially targeting youth and underrepresented groups.
Funder: Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: Ongoing until funds exhausted (applications must be submitted at least 60 days before event)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per fiscal year per organization; in some cases, up to $1,000 (two grants) per year.
Summary: Supports Ohio-based programs that promote outdoor recreation such as fishing, hunting, trapping, archery, and shooting sports.
Key Information: Activities must be educational, hands-on, and open to at least 25 participants or the public; no competition events.
Description
The Step Outside Grant, offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, funds local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and family/youth-oriented facilities to promote outdoor skills—including fishing, hunting, trapping, archery, and shooting sports. The goal is to introduce new participants to these activities, encourage ongoing involvement, and foster appreciation for wildlife-related recreation. Programs must be educational, hands-on, and designed to reach new audiences, especially youth, families, and underrepresented groups.
