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Advancing Youth Development Through Outdoor Mentorship

Outdoor Mentors partners with philanthropic foundations that believe in the power of mentorship, meaningful outdoor experiences, and conservation education.

Our model addresses the barriers that prevent interested young people from participating in hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor activities.

By providing access to experienced mentors, equipment, locations, and ongoing opportunities, we help young people build skills, confidence, and a lifelong connection to the outdoors.

Areas of Funding Opportunity

Youth Development and Mentorship

Support meaningful relationships, leadership development, confidence building, and personal growth through structured outdoor experiences.

Conservation and Outdoor Education

Help cultivate the next generation of conservation-minded hunters, anglers, and outdoor stewards.

Access and Opportunity

Remove financial, geographic, and logistical barriers that prevent young people from participating in outdoor activities.

Geographic Expansion

Support the establishment and growth of Outdoor Mentors programming in new states and underserved communities.

Organizational Capacity and Sustainability

Invest in the staffing, infrastructure, and resources necessary to scale a proven model while maintaining program quality.

A Model Built for Lasting Participation

Many outdoor education initiatives focus on introducing young people to a new activity.

Outdoor Mentors takes the next step.

Our programs provide repeatable, mentored opportunities that allow interested young people to build their skills, develop confidence, and continue participating over time.

We measure our work not simply by the number of young people reached, but by our ability to create opportunities for continued outdoor engagement.

Let's Explore Our Shared Priorities

We welcome partnerships with private foundations, family foundations, community foundations, and corporate foundations whose funding priorities align with our mission.

Our development team is available to discuss program outcomes, geographic expansion, organizational priorities, and opportunities for restricted or unrestricted support.

Explore Foundation Partnerships or Request Organizational Information

Contact: Steve Windom, Development Director

swindom@outdoormentors.org | 810-730-2667