National Park Trust
Military Outdoor Connections Grants Program
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Nov 20, 2026 · 40 days left
- Award size
- Up to $5,000
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
How this fits you
- Available in Johnson County (nationwide program)
- No match required
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
Funds nonprofits that take service members, veterans and military families outdoors on public lands. Costs like transport, gear and food can be covered. About $50,000 total will be awarded.
Official notice: https://parktrust.org/overview/funding-opportunities/ · Printed from grantme.click/grants/c55a8193-7f6b-4a6e-aee0-fc7a426609f5
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Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Oct30
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Nov13
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Nov17
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Nov20
Deadline
From the funder.
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