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Outdoor Opportunity Legislative Toolkit

November 6, 2023

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National

Related Issues

Environmental Justice, Land

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Grant Gliniecki
Outdoor Policy Coordinator

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Overview

The goal of this toolkit is to provide state legislators, agency staff, and partners with a framework and resources for establishing state-level outdoor opportunity funds and grant programs. It aims to offer ideas for place-based flexibility acknowledging resource differences among states. The toolkit is intended to be used in conjunction with input from grassroots/local organizations and communities. Included in the toolkit is an introduction to outdoor opportunity grant programs, program structure considerations, an overview of existing programs, case studies, and key resources.

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Resources

NCEL Resources

Online Resources

NCEL Outdoor Engagement Issue Page

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The Youth Outdoor Policy Playbook | Youth Outdoor Policy Partnership

Youth outdoor policy background, bill tracking, and case studies with comprehensive policy resources and infographics.

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Five Ways to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive | REI, The Atlantic

An overview and description of five key ideas for increasing access to time outside generated by panelists and experts in outdoor recreation and access.

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Equity in State-Based Outdoor Recreation and Education Programs: Analysis of Eight Western States

Outdoor equity background, state policies, case studies, and talking points. Review of outdoor recreation, education, and equity programs in Western states and recommendations for improvement.

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Education Session: State-Based Equity Funds | Outdoor Retailer, OIA

Panel discussion on key learnings from establishing outdoor equity funds with nonprofit leaders in the outdoor equity space.

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