Professional Development Grants

Providing funding up to $500 each for six professional outdoor guides in ID, WY, MT, and CO to advance their guiding careers, guide in a new discipline, or secure guide-related employment.

Applications will be accepted August 1st through October 1st, 2026

Courses include but are not limited to:

Wilderness First Responder, EMT, Wilderness Medicine, Swiftwater Rescue Training, Avalanche Training, Horsemanship Skills, Chef/Food Handling Training, Storytelling, AMGA, etc.

Applicants will be awarded based on need and the quality of their application.