The Minnesota DNR is pleased to announce another round of funding for the No Child Left Inside grant program. These grants provide resources to increase youth participation in outdoor recreation, natural resource education, hunting and angling. Public entities and nonprofit organizations who serve Minnesota youth younger than 18, including schools and Tribal Nations, can apply for No Child Left Inside.
Grants will be awarded in 2026 and are intended for projects occurring May 2026 - June 2027. The Minnesota DNR is accepting applications for both mini grants (less than $5,000) and larger grants ($5,001 to $25,000). Please review the complete request for proposals for application instructions and further information.
Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Prospective applicants may send their questions to outreachgrants.dnr@state.mn.us.
A virtual information session is also scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Applicants who are interested in attending should pre-register at https://minnesota.webex.com/weblink/register/r0dab4684a2a070cd8cd6567d40093d96.