Quick Facts
FundingVaries; 1:1 match required
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineCheck Ozarks Community Foundation for current cycle
FunderOzarks Community Foundation (Community Foundation)
The Explore the Ozarks Fund through the Ozarks Community Foundation supports outdoor recreation, conservation, and environmental education in the Missouri Ozarks region. Grants require a 1:1 match.
What This Grant Funds
Grants support outdoor environmental education, conservation programs, nature-based learning, and community engagement with the Ozarks environment. K-12 school programs with outdoor learning are eligible.
Who Is Eligible
- Nonprofits and public schools in the Ozarks region of Missouri
- Programs focused on outdoor education, conservation, or environmental stewardship
- A 1:1 match is required
How Forward Education Products Qualify
CHARGE Climate Sensor -- environmental monitoring for Ozarks outdoor education and conservation programs
Coding for Climate Kit -- ecology and environmental science curriculum for Missouri Ozarks education
Smart Hydroponics Kit -- food systems and ecology for Missouri Ozarks environmental education
Keep in Mind: The 1:1 match is a meaningful requirement. Document cash or in-kind matching funds carefully. Programs with a strong connection to Ozarks conservation score higher.
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