The Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E. Initiative Wants to Make Outdoor Adventure Available to All
BACKPACKER MAGAZINE - Public lands may be open to all, but thanks to the cost of gear and difficulty of access, not everyone has the same opportunity to use them. This week marks the launch of a new initiative dedicated to bridging that gap at the root.
Launching on January 14, the Outdoor Fund for Underrepresented, Tribal, Urban, and Rural Equity, or Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E. Initiative, plans to create a program to invest in organizations, states, and tribal nations that provide underserved youth across the country with meaningful outdoor recreational and educational opportunities. The funding will help these groups with necessary expenses such as transportation and gear.