Let's Get Outside
We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.
On the Road to Healthy Lifestyles
We support programs that seek to increase physical activity with the goal of fostering and modeling healthy lifestyles.
Experience Challenge
Self-confidence grows from learning new skills, gaining new knowledge and successfully completing new endeavors.
Our Focus is Youth
We strongly believe that rewarding recreational experiences can improve the lives of young people in need.
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Recent News
Positive Relationships & Workplaces Help Foster Youth Voice
Many studies that examine potential solutions to complex problems highlight youth voice as a key component of success. Research shows us that including young people in decision-making processes about everything from
Erik Stegman Joins the NRF Advisory Council
NRF is pleased to announce Erik Stegman as the newest member of our Advisory Council. Mr. Stegman is the CEO of Native Americans in Philanthropy, an organization dedicated to strengthening and deepening connections
Youth Make Historic First Descent of the Klamath River
Paddle Tribal Waters is an remarkable program created by Ríos to Rivers that invites Indigenous youth to develop whitewater paddling and environmental advocacy skills while building community on and off the river. The
Year At A Glance
34.5K+
youth served
$2.41M
invested in youth recreation programs
96
grants made
$19.4M
to 270+ organizations across the U.S. in the past decade