2025 Application Timeline

October 20 Grant applications open

November 14 Applications due by midnight

November 21 Grant awardees notified

May 30, 2026 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’s continuous funding for making these grants possible!

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 5/30/26

Questions? Please contact: programs@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 If your club is no longer active; please contact programs@teenstotrails.org, and we can discuss ways for the funds you received to continue supporting outdoor experiences for students.