NRPA Youth Sports Equity Grants: Transforming Communities Through Inclusive Athletics
By Brian McFadden | Posted on October 25, 2024
Many park and recreation agencies grapple with the challenge of providing equal access to youth sports, especially to under-resourced populations. Recognizing this crucial gap, the NRPA has stepped forward with a trio of innovative grant opportunities.
NRPA Launches Workforce Development Community of Practice
By Barbara Kapustin | Posted on May 10, 2024
The Workforce Development CoP is a funded opportunity for rural agencies that currently provide workforce development programming through their out-of-school time (OST) services to youth (ages 14-21). The CoP will allow agencies to connect and learn from peers, problem-solve challenges, and receive assistance from cohort peers and industry experts.
$2.4 Million in Funding Available to Support Youth Mentoring in Parks and Recreation!
By NRPA's Youth Mentoring Team | Posted on February 6, 2023
To support park and recreation professionals as they work to connect youth to positive experiences and caring adults, NRPA has two multi-year grant opportunities available for local park and recreation agencies and their community partners to support mentoring programs.