Here Montana, Inc.

Connecting People Outside

Humble Sons Bike Company (aka Bike Club Tulsa)

Connecting People Outside

Mass Audubon

Creating Space Outside

Native Like Water - One World Bridge

Connecting People Outside

Outdoor Outreach

Connecting People Outside

STRIDE Adaptive Sports

Connecting People Outside

Ten Strands

Centering Health Outside

Trail Access Project

Creating Space Outside

We Hike to Heal

Connecting People Outside

We believe that time outside is fundamental to the health and well-being of all people.

Join us in supporting nonprofits across the country that are working to create a world where everyone can experience the health and well-being benefits of nature.

Grantmaking Initiatives

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Our Impact

Our impact since we launched in October 2021.

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~4M

donations received

~$36M

in grantmaking

550+

total number of grantees

Grantee Highlights

Blue Star Families (national) ensures military families can access nature’s benefits—resilience, connection and joy.

Thanks to the REI Fund’s support, we are breaking down barriers to recreation and giving families who serve our nation the chance to recharge in nature, strengthen bonds with one another and feel rooted in their communities.

Vicky Perkins, Vice President of Programs
Tennessee RiverLine (TN) The Tennessee Riverline spans 652 miles, linking 4 states through recreation, conservation and a shared investment in the region’s future.

We’re transforming the Tennessee River into a shared park that improves health, inspires stewardship and unites communities.

Brad Collett, Executive Director
Brave Trails (CA) empowers LGBTQ+ youth to lead with pride, purpose and connection - outdoors and beyond.

With the REI Fund’s support, Brave Trails gives LGBTQ+ youth safety, community and hope for the future.

Jessica Weissback, Co-founder
STRIDE Adaptive Sports (NY) breaks barriers through adaptive sports - empowering every body, identity and ability.

Thanks to STRIDE Adaptive and their partnership with the REI Fund, our daughter now has the confidence to live independently, utilizing skills and friendships she developed in their programs.

Lisa Hutchinson, parent of Stride Adaptive participant

Updates from the REI Fund

REI Cooperative Action Fund announces Fall 2025 grantees expanding access to the outdoors

The REI Fund is celebrating four years of impact with $4.7 million in grants.

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REI Cooperative Action Fund announces spring 2025 grantees

The REI Fund’s latest grant efforts will distribute over $7 million to 76 nonprofits creating a more accessible and inclusive outdoors

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REI Cooperative Action Fund reaches milestone of three million donations

The REI Cooperative Action Fund will distribute $5 million to 258 nonprofits this grant cycle

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Building connections, joy and belonging outside.

Here Montana, Inc.

Humble Sons Bike Company (aka Bike Club Tulsa)

Mass Audubon

Native Like Water - One World Bridge

Outdoor Outreach

STRIDE Adaptive Sports

Ten Strands

Trail Access Project

We Hike to Heal

We believe that time outside is fundamental to the health and well-being of all people.

Grantmaking Initiatives

Connecting People Outside

Creating Space Outside

Centering Health Outside

Our Impact

~4M

~$36M

550+

Grantee Highlights

Thanks to the REI Fund’s support, we are breaking down barriers to recreation and giving families who serve our nation the chance to recharge in nature, strengthen bonds with one another and feel rooted in their communities.

We’re transforming the Tennessee River into a shared park that improves health, inspires stewardship and unites communities.

With the REI Fund’s support, Brave Trails gives LGBTQ+ youth safety, community and hope for the future.

Thanks to STRIDE Adaptive and their partnership with the REI Fund, our daughter now has the confidence to live independently, utilizing skills and friendships she developed in their programs.

Updates from the REI Fund

REI Cooperative Action Fund announces Fall 2025 grantees expanding access to the outdoors

REI Cooperative Action Fund announces spring 2025 grantees

REI Cooperative Action Fund reaches milestone of three million donations

Show your support

Building connections, joy and belonging outside.

Here Montana, Inc.

Humble Sons Bike Company (aka Bike Club Tulsa)

Mass Audubon

Native Like Water - One World Bridge

Outdoor Outreach

STRIDE Adaptive Sports

Ten Strands

Trail Access Project

We Hike to Heal

We believe that time outside is fundamental to the health and well-being of all people.

Grantmaking Initiatives

Connecting People Outside

Creating Space Outside

Centering Health Outside

Our Impact

~4M

~$36M

550+

Grantee Highlights

Thanks to the REI Fund’s support, we are breaking down barriers to recreation and giving families who serve our nation the chance to recharge in nature, strengthen bonds with one another and feel rooted in their communities.

We’re transforming the Tennessee River into a shared park that improves health, inspires stewardship and unites communities.

With the REI Fund’s support, Brave Trails gives LGBTQ+ youth safety, community and hope for the future.

Thanks to STRIDE Adaptive and their partnership with the REI Fund, our daughter now has the confidence to live independently, utilizing skills and friendships she developed in their programs.

Updates from the REI Fund

REI Cooperative Action Fund announces Fall 2025 grantees expanding access to the outdoors

REI Cooperative Action Fund announces spring 2025 grantees

REI Cooperative Action Fund reaches milestone of three million donations

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