GORHAM, ME (September 10, 2022) — In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the WinterKids Downhill 24, WinterKids created the Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund to help get even more kids outside and active across Maine and beyond. This fund will help to address the barriers to healthy outdoor activity, including but not limited to equipment, clothing, and transportation.

For the inaugural year of the WinterKids Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund, we will be granting $25,000 to 4 organizations to help get kids outside and active more often. Winning organizations will be determined by community vote.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: 8/1/22 – 8/15/22

COMMUNITY VOTE: 9/1/22 – 9/30/22

WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Each voter may cast their ballot ONCE between 9/1/22 – 9/30/22.

The ballot divides our nominees into three categories: Schools, Parks & Rec, and Nonprofits. You may vote for one organization in each category.

To vote, go to https://winterkids.org/downhill-24/winterkids-downhill-24-outdoor-fund/