Tools to Fund and Support Everything from Trails to Housing to Local Businesses
Unlock the potential of community capital to drive your outdoor recreation economy forward. Discover a diverse range of funding strategies— from crowdsourcing and crowdfunding to community investment funds— that empower individuals over institutions, allowing communities to shape their local economies. This course will guide you through leveraging these strategies to support essential infrastructure like trails and boat launches, boost local businesses tied to outdoor recreation, and enhance housing for community residents.
Who Should Enroll:
Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas beyond grant proposals, looking to engage residents and resources, or striving to construct long-term solutions that strengthen your community, this course is for you. Ideal for community & economic development organizations, entrepreneurs, park managers, chamber members, and community leaders.
Bring a challenge or project idea ready for funding. You’ll explore community capital approaches tailored to your needs and emerge with a plan of action and a personalized pitch deck to secure support and move your project forward. Our goal is to ignite your community’s capital to expand your outdoor recreation economy.
Plus One-on-One Coaching
Includes a post-course consultation to address your unique needs and circumstances.
