Quick Summary
Name: REI Cooperative Action Fund Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $12-14 million (approximately) |
| Grant Range | Variable - small local grants to larger multi-year grants |
| Average Grant | $16,000 - $95,000 (varies by program) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.reifund.org/ Email: giving@REIFund.org Address: 1700 45th St E Ste 101, Sumner, WA 98390
Geographic Focus
United States only - supports local, regional, and national organizations throughout the U.S. serving U.S. communities.
Funding Priorities
The REI Cooperative Action Fund focuses on three grantmaking initiatives:
- Connecting more people outside: Supporting outdoor-focused organizations led by and serving Black communities, Indigenous peoples, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, people with physical disabilities, and women
- Creating more space outside: Increasing equitable access to the outdoors, with emphasis on community-led carbon reduction projects that bring environmental benefits to marginalized communities
- Centering health outside: Strengthening and amplifying scientific research and Traditional Ecological Knowledge demonstrating that time outside improves mental health and well-being
The majority of grants are unrestricted, multi-year funding arrangements.
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations outside the United States
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status (unless they have a fiscal sponsor)
- No specific exclusions published beyond geographic and legal status requirements
Application Method
Invitation only - there is no open application process. Organizations are identified through a growing network including REI Fund staff, community advisors, nonprofits, REI store teams, other funders, and recommendations from the co-op community. Individuals may submit recommendations for potential grantees online, but these go into a larger pool for consideration with no guarantee of response.
Two annual grantmaking cycles: spring and fall.
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