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Connecting Youth with Nature (Youth in Nature)

A grant program from Joseph and Vera Long Foundation

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The funder lists an application deadline of March 12, 2027, but we haven't been able to verify the program's current status. Confirm on the funder's site before applying.

Application deadline
March 12, 2027
Applications open: July 27, 2026
Award size
$10K – $120K (Spring Cycle: $60K to $120K; Fall Cycle: $10K to $30K)
Geographic focus
Northern California · Hawaii

About this grant

Responsive grants supporting meaningful, hands-on opportunities for underserved school-age children to explore and learn outdoors, deepen respect for nature, promote stewardship, and improve physical and emotional well-being.

Nature connectionOutdoor environmental educationExperiential learningYouth developmentEnvironmental stewardship

Who can apply

Applicants must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing under Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1 or 2), or work through a qualifying fiscal sponsor. Programs must benefit communities in Northern California or Hawaii. Organizations may submit only one application per calendar year. Spring grants are open only to recent grantees since 2020; Fall grants are open to all qualified organizations. Grants do not support solely religious functions, political bodies or campaigns, individuals, foreign organizations, loans, or debt repayment. Funding does not support agriculture/garden projects, animal therapy, or outdoor sports without a specific nature-connection emphasis.

About the funder
Joseph and Vera Long Foundation · WALNUT CREEK, CA
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What this funder has funded

Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

  • CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION · SAN FRANCISCO, CA$800,000 · 2026
  • WINDWARD FUND · WASHINGTON, DC$800,000 · 2026
  • MULTIPLIER · SAN FRANCISCO, CA$800,000 · 2026
  • RIVER PARTNERS · CHICO, CA$200,000 · 2026
  • ASHBY VILLAGE · BERKELEY, CA$150,000 · 2026
  • SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY HEALTH · SANTA CRUZ, CA$150,000 · 2026
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