2020 OUTDOOR EQUITY FUND APPLICATION
We've listed on each page the total number of points available, which judges will use to score applications. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Local units of government, state agencies, tribes, pueblos, and nonprofits. AMOUNTS: Grants will be between $1,500 - $15,000 GUIDELINES: For the purposes of this program, "outdoor recreation" means a recreational activity that occurs outdoors in a natural environment.The applicant must also: Serve a population where at least 40% are low-income youth up to the age of 18; Have a well-developed, written plan to engage low-income youth in outdoor recreation activities; Have a plan to educate youth about climate and the environment as part of its outdoor recreation program
Basic Programming and Contact Information
12 Points Total
1. Organization Name
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2. Organization Website
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3. Location of Program
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Be as specific as possible
4. Organization Nonprofit ID (if applicable)
5. Primary Contact Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
6. Primary Contact Email Address
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7. Primary Contact Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
8. Secondary Contact Name
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9. Secondary Contact Email Address
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example@example.com
10. Secondary Contact Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
11. Who will be responsible for leading the recreational activities? Check all that apply.
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Applicant
Educator
Guide or outfitter
Government staff (municipal, county, state, tribal, federal)
Community members
Private business staff
Other
12. Leader Qualifications (attach resumes, licenses, accreditation and/or any other professional documentation)
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Project Summary and Funding Request
5 Points Total
1. Program Abstract: Summarize the program. This will become the long-term public description of the work.
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2,000-character limit
2. Program Description: Upload a document detailing the program's specifics, including transportation, food, activity details. Be as thorough as possible.
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3. Estimate the number of students who will participate in the programming.
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4. Total Programming Cost
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Include all prior and planned in-kind work, as well as other funding. It's helpful to get the full scope of the program.
5. Outdoor Equity Fund Grant Request
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Outdoor Equity Fund grants range from $1,500 to $15,000.
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Recreation Experience
6 Points Total
1. List the types of outdoor recreation activities included in this programming.
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2. When will the programming start?
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Outdoor Equity Fund grants must be used within a single calendar year.
3. Describe the expected duration and frequency of the program.
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e.g. 2 6-hour days; 2 full weeks; 2 8-hour days per week for 4 weeks, 2 weekends
4. What entity or individual owns the land where the activities will occur?
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5. If access is restricted, upload documents granting permission to access the land.
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6. What entity or person will be responsible for providing liability or event insurance for the program?
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Equitable Access
6 Points Total
1. How does your program contribute to equitable access to outdoor recreation for New Mexican youth?
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2. How will you recruit and select the participants?
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3. What steps will you take to help ensure the safety and well-being of all participants?
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Be as specific as possible.
4. Describe the population whom the program will serve. Include whether the program audience is primarily tribal, rural, urban or another group (such as adjudicated youth).
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Participants must be New Mexico residents up to age 18 at the time of enrollment
5. Forty percent (40%) of the participants must be low-income. How will you verify low-income status?
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6. Will your program accommodate participants with disabilities? If yes, please describe.
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Education
5 Points Total
1. Provide a detailed description of the educational plan. Each plan must include an environmental and/or climate education component.
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2. Who will be responsible for conducting the educational lessons and activities?
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Professional Educator
Guide or Outfitter
Community Member
Government Staff
Other
3. Describe any educational materials or supplies that are needed.
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4. Upload any curriculum or supporting documents to outline the education plan.
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5. How will you evaluate the program's impact on the participants?
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