The purpose of the Toolbox for the Great Outdoors is to harness the power of new recreation tools to connect 21st century Americans to public lands and to enhance the way great experiences for visitors are delivered. Using the Toolbox, Federal land managers and the outdoor recreation community can locate easily the many programs available to supplement traditional appropriations and provide high quality recreation experiences to the public.

In 2008, sources for supplemental funding and other support are more numerous and larger than ever. The Toolbox contains seven project categories and showcases dozens of tools and examples of their successful use on the ground. Especially exciting is a new focus on resources available in the health and economic development arenas. The Toolbox is maintained on its own website and grows as new tools and case studies are regularly added.

The seven interest areas which cover the spectrum of funding opportunities include:

• Transportation
• Wildlife, Fisheries and Conservation
• Volunteers and Partnerships
• Youth Programs, Contests, Competitions and Internships
• Health and Education
• Economic Development and Effective Project Management
• Technical Assistance

To visit the Toolbox for the Great Outdoors and to sign up for regular e-mail updates, click here.