Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)

The Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program aims to support innovative efforts to enhance, promote, and develop sustainable recreation and tourism opportunities and increase access for all to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade region. The program has three focus areas: Build Climate Resilience, Improve/Increase Access for All, and Landscape-scale Assessments. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. The total estimated available funding is $4,100,000, and the expected award announcement will be in June 2026. The period of performance is expected to be completed by January 1, 2030. • Eligible projects must be located within the Sierra-Cascade Region and meet the program objectives described in the Grant Program Guidelines and the SNC Strategic Plan. • Projects must result in a clear, demonstrable, and enduring public benefit. • The SNC may give favorable consideration to projects that employ a collaborative approach, result in a beneficial impact across a defined geographic region, directly benefit severely disadvantaged or disadvantaged communities, consider climate impacts and risks, and leverage private, federal, or local resources. • Grant funds may be authorized for public agencies, qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and eligible tribal entities. • While match funding is not required, it is considered in the project evaluation process.