2024 Application Timeline

October 21 Grant applications open

November 15 Applications due by midnight

November 22 Grant awardees notified

May 30, 2025 Final grant report due

Our Grants-to-Clubs Program exists to help middle and high schools start new Outdoor Clubs and assist established clubs in strengthening their programs and improving their sustainability. Thanks to L.L.Bean, we are awarding $15,000 in grants up to $600 per school.

Uses for these grants include:

Transportation for outdoor trips
Safety and skills training
Participation in Teens to Trails programs
Professional guide fees
Park entrance fees

We understand that funding is a large obstacle for outdoor clubs. We hope that this program provides an opportunity for outdoor clubs to have conversations with their school administrators and boards about allocating a portion of the school’s activity fees and transportation budget for outdoor experiences. Please be in touch if there are other cost areas that will ensure Outdoor Club activities are available to ALL students, especially those with financial needs.

Please look over the application guidelines thoroughly. We encourage student participation in your application. Our application guidelines share our evaluation process and funding priorities. This information will help you prepare for your application.

Application Guidelines

Grant Application Closed

Final Grant Report due 5/30/25

Questions? Please contact: samantha@teenstotrails.org

Policy on unspent funds
If, for any reason, grant funds remain unspent at the time the Final Report is due; use the Final Report to explain what is happening and how you plan to spend the funds. If your club is no longer active; please contact samantha@teenstotrails.org, and we can discuss ways for the funds you received to continue supporting outdoor experiences for students.

Since 2008, Teens to Trails has awarded $80,000 in grants to Outdoor Clubs across Maine

Our grants-to-clubs program is made possible with generous support from:

2022-23
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23 Middle & High School Outdoor Clubs Receive Grants

Financial grants totaling $11,500 for equipment, trips and training help strengthen outdoor clubs across the state.

Congratulations to: Lewiston High School, Ashland District School, Greely High School, Brunswick High School, Portland High School, Mt. Abram Regional High School, Monmouth Academy, Telstar High School, Mountain Valley High School, Sacopee Valley High School, Central Middle School, Dedham School, John Bapst High School, Mt. Ararat High School, Morse High School, Madison High School, Upper Kennebec Valley Jr/Sr High School, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Athens Community School, Belfast Area High School, The Ecology Learning Center, Marshwood High School, The New School and Biddeford High School Alternative Pathways Center.

The 2022-23 Grants to Clubs program is made possible through generous individual contributions, support from L.L. Bean, Evergreen Federal Credit Union, and donations of gently used equipment from individuals and outfitters.