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South Carolina Parks and Recreation Development Fund
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 2, 2023

This grant provides financial support to local governments and special purpose districts in South Carolina for developing or renovating public recreational facilities accessible to the community.

Recreation
City or township governments
Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program - Round 19
$2,000,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local entities in New York State for projects that protect viable farmland from development and promote agricultural conservation efforts.

Agriculture
County governments
Brownfield Grants
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments in Michigan for the redevelopment of contaminated or underutilized properties, promoting economic growth and community revitalization.

Environment
City or township governments
John H. Shook Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The John H. Shook Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and agencies that enhance the quality of life for older adults in Franklin County and the Central Pennsylvania region.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Economically Distressed Areas Program 
$100,000,000
Texas Water Development Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Texas cities, counties, and water districts for water and wastewater projects in economically distressed residential areas lacking adequate services.

Environment
City or township governments
Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climbing Conservation Grant
Contact for amount
Access Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to local organizations, climbers, and agencies working to protect and improve climbing areas across the United States.

Environment
Individuals
Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Impact
$750,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural communities for developing and expanding integrated services to prevent and treat substance use disorders, including opioid addiction, while fostering collaboration among local organizations and healthcare providers.

Health
State governments
Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Assistance Program: Helping Systems and Tribes Access BIL Funding in Region 6
$100,000
Southwest Environmental Finance Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding and technical assistance to small, publicly owned water and wastewater systems in Oklahoma to improve their infrastructure and ensure long-term sustainability.

Environment
State governments
Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program
$4,000,000
California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, community organizations, and tribes in California for projects that enhance infrastructure and resilience against extreme heat, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
City or township governments
902 Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grant
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and counties to develop and implement effective recycling programs that improve local recycling efforts and infrastructure.

Environment
County governments
Michigan Clean Diesel Program
$500,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based local governments, nonprofits, and businesses for replacing old diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner, zero-emission alternatives to improve air quality and promote sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
DSACF Unity Fund Grant
$25,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the Duluth area that promote equity and justice for people of African Heritage through community-building activities and initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
DOYON GWINTŁ’EENEEGIYILII (DOYON GIVES BACK)
Contact for amount
Doyon Limited
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and tribal councils that promote rural education, economic development, and the well-being of shareholders in communities where Doyon operates.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to economically distressed and at-risk rural communities in Tennessee, helping them meet matching fund requirements for larger state or federal grants.

Community Development
County governments
RCO Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,440,645
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible entities for the development and improvement of boating facilities specifically designed for transient recreational boats 26 feet or longer, enhancing the boating experience and safety.

Community Development
City or township governments
Program Support Grant
$60,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits and community organizations serving residents of Linn County, Iowa, to enhance local programs and initiatives that improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Resilience and Flood Risk Reduction Grants
$3,000,000
New York State Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in New York for projects that improve community resilience and reduce flood risks through various environmental and infrastructure initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits