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The PEAK program is the result of a unique partnership between REI (Recreation Equipment, Inc.) and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, and is designed to educate children about the outdoors and responsible use of our shared public lands. The PEAK program is based on the seven principles of Leave No Trace and aims to teach minimum impact outdoor skills and ethics to children ages 6 to 12 with elements of experiential and environmental education.

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The PEAK program is made possible through a generous grant from REI.

In response to requests from organizations in need of Leave No Trace materials, training and information for youth, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics has established a grant-giving fund specifically for PEAK Packs. This program is administered by the Center for Outdoor Ethics and supported by a generous grant from REI. Consideration will be given to grassroots, community-based groups who adhere to the Leave No Trace mission and whose goal is to communicate outdoor skills and ethics to youth audiences.

The Center will give strongest consideration to projects or organizations that:

Have a local, regional and/or community focus
Have specific objectives quantifiable by the grant applicant
Mobilize volunteers to successfully reach a project goal

Organizations that are accredited by the American Camp Association are encouraged to apply.

Grant Proposal Process

All “Packing with PEAK” education proposals will be processed and awarded by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Due to the number of grant requests we receive, only domestic applicants are eligible. Please contact the Center if you have any questions or concerns.

The Center requests that all applicants:

Be individual members or partners of Leave No Trace. For more information about membership visit Support Leave No Trace;
Submit a proposal via the Center's official grant application;
Describe themselves and their organizations, the nature of their work, as well as summary of recent activities or achievements as they relate to Leave No Trace’s mission;
Provide an estimate of how many youth participants will be reached by the Leave No Trace/PEAK program.

The Center will not support:

Political advocacy or lobbying efforts
Litigation efforts
Capital campaigns or property acquisitions.

The Center will not provide cash contributions under any circumstances.

Grants proposals are reviewed and awarded on a monthly basis. The Center will respond to all applicants within six weeks of request.

Send all grant proposals to:

Packing with PEAK Fund
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
PO Box 997
Boulder, CO 80306

Or email: grants@lnt.org
Or Submit Proposal Online