WETFLY – Sponsorships & Donations
Product Donations and Sponsorship Support for Waterway Stewardship, Outdoor Recreation, Community Development, First Responders, and Veterans
WETFLY gives back through product donations and sponsorships to individuals and organizations that believe in the power of fishing and outdoor experiences. The company supports efforts that promote healing, growth, community connection, environmental stewardship, and access to nature.
Organization: WETFLY
Support Type: Product donations and sponsorships
Geographic Focus: Not specified; WETFLY is based in Seattle, Washington
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About the Funder
WETFLY is a fly fishing company that believes fishing can be therapeutic and can support healing, growth, teamwork, commitment, and connection to the outdoors. The company has partnered with organizations such as Warriors on the River and Big City Mountaineers, supporting efforts that use nature, water, and fly fishing to create meaningful experiences.
Through its Giving Back program, WETFLY provides product donations and sponsorships to recipients whose work aligns with outdoor access, conservation, community development, first responder support, veteran support, and positive brand recognition.
What This Program Supports
WETFLY looks for sponsorship and donation recipients that align with efforts and projects in the following areas:
Waterway, Shoreline & Natural Area Stewardship
WETFLY supports efforts that improve the health and sustainability of waterways, shorelines, and outdoor natural areas. This may include river, ocean, shoreline, habitat, or outdoor stewardship projects.
Public Services & Community Development
The company considers requests connected to public services that support positive community development.
First Responders & Military Veterans
WETFLY supports efforts that serve first responders and military veterans. Past examples include support for Warriors on the River, which provides guided fly fishing outings for first responders affected by critical incident trauma.
Outdoor Recreation & Fly Fishing Access
WETFLY may support events, expeditions, university programs, fly fishing tournaments, and other outdoor recreation efforts that connect people to fishing and nature.
Youth & Wilderness Mentoring
WETFLY has previously supported Big City Mountaineers, an organization that helps underserved youth build life skills through wilderness mentoring expeditions.
Eligible Support Types
WETFLY may consider requests for:
Product donations
Sponsorships
Event support
Environmental grants
Expedition support
Social or humanitarian support
University program support
Team or event-related support
Eligibility & Preferences
WETFLY’s request form is open to individuals and organizations seeking sponsorship or donation support. Strong-fit requests are likely to:
Improve the health and sustainability of waterways, shorelines, or natural areas
Support public services or positive community development
Serve first responders or military veterans
Use fishing or outdoor recreation as a tool for healing, growth, connection, or education
Provide positive brand recognition for WETFLY
Clearly explain the event, project, or cause
Describe the type of sponsorship or donation being requested
The application form asks applicants to identify the type of sponsorship requested, the type of support or donation needed, whether the donation is tied to an event, and the event or cause details.
Ineligible Requests
WETFLY does not publish a detailed list of ineligible requests. Applicants should ensure the request is clearly aligned with the company’s Giving Back priorities and explains how WETFLY will be connected to or represented through the project, event, or cause.
Funding Amounts
WETFLY does not publish standard donation amounts or sponsorship values. Support may vary based on the request, available resources, event or project type, and alignment with WETFLY’s priorities.
Timeline & Review
📅 Application Timeline: Requests accepted through WETFLY’s online form
📅 Review Period: Not specified
📅 Notification: WETFLY states that someone will follow up after submission for more information
Applicants should submit requests well in advance of any event or project date.
Application / Request Process
Applicants should complete the online WETFLY Giving Back request form. The form asks for:
Name
Email address
Type of sponsorship requested
Type of support or donation requested
Whether the donation is tied to an event
Event type, if applicable
Additional information about the event or cause
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ WETFLY Giving Back
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations, programs, or events that:
Promote fly fishing, outdoor recreation, or connection to nature
Improve waterways, shorelines, or outdoor natural areas
Support first responders or military veterans
Use fishing as a tool for healing, wellness, or community connection
Serve youth, underserved communities, or outdoor education participants
Can provide positive brand recognition for WETFLY
Need product donations or sponsorship support
WETFLY’s Giving Back program is best suited for fishing-related, conservation-focused, and community-centered efforts that align with the company’s belief in the restorative and connective power of fishing.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Online donation/sponsorship request review
Typical Lead Time: Not specified; apply well before the event or project date
Best Suited For: Fly fishing programs, waterway and shoreline stewardship, outdoor recreation, first responder and veteran support, wilderness mentoring, and community development projects
Support Type: Product donations and sponsorships
