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
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Atiya Wells Awarded NRF’s 2024 Crawford Prize
“When I found out I won the Crawford Prize, I was surprised. It’s heartwarming to know the impact we have on our local community is being seen and heard across the country. We just turned five. But we really hit the
NRF Welcomes New Manager of Operations, Matthew Lunn
NRF is pleased to announce that Matthew Lunn is joining our team as Manager of Operations. Matt brings a wealth of operations experience to the NRF team from his forty-year career in the private sector. He has had
Grantee Spotlight: The Watersmith Guild
The Watersmith Guild works at the intersection of outdoor adventure, environmental stewardship, and youth voice. Students in Watersmith Guild programs learn about river surfing and stand-up paddle boarding, giving them
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