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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,044 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

Municipal Park Improvement Initiative Grant Program
$15,000
Albany County Legislature
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities in Albany County for improving parks and recreational facilities to enhance community well-being and accessibility.

Recreation
City or township governments
Hunter Access Grant Program
$1,000,000
Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations in Alaska to improve access to public lands and facilities for hunters, trappers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
$500,000
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides matching funds to local governments in North Carolina for the acquisition, renovation, or development of public parks and recreational facilities.

Recreation
County governments
Beach and Coast Accessibility Program
$30,000
Orange County Coastkeeper
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to tribes, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve access to California's beaches and coastal areas for individuals with mobility challenges, particularly benefiting Indigenous and historically excluded communities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Climate Bond Grant Program
$9,200,000
California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity supports California Native American tribes in implementing nature-based climate solutions, including land acquisition and habitat restoration, to enhance ecological stewardship and resilience.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Marketing to Attract Marquis Events (MTAME)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations and businesses in Pennsylvania to host major events that attract tourism and promote economic development in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Recreation, Arts & Parks (RAP) Tax Grant
$17,000
City of Moab
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations and community groups in Moab to enhance recreational, cultural, and artistic initiatives that benefit residents and improve public spaces.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation Grant Program
$35,000
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley area for programs focused on sports, arts, and education that benefit local residents.

Education
Nonprofits
Alabama Waterway Enhancement Grant Program
$5,000
Alabama Scenic River Trail
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to Alabama-based nonprofit organizations to enhance freshwater recreation and community engagement through projects like kayak launches, water safety education, and paddling events.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Visit Marshall Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Marshall Visit Marshall
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations for events and projects that promote tourism and increase overnight hotel stays in Marshall, Texas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
With Youth For Youth (WYFY) Grant Program
$150,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports youth-led initiatives in Western New York that enhance out-of-school programs and youth sports by prioritizing youth voice and leadership in decision-making.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and select businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public access to outdoor recreation, conserve natural resources, and revitalize communities.

Arts
County governments
Social Impact Grants
$1,000
The Global Climbing Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to grassroots initiatives that empower underrepresented climbing communities by improving access, inclusion, and leadership in climbing activities worldwide.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Economic Development Grants
$2,000
The Global Climbing Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This grant provides financial support to local climbing organizations worldwide, focusing on sustainable economic development initiatives that enhance climbing-related livelihoods and community engagement.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Programming Fund
$20,000
City of Bellevue Community Development Department
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individuals, nonprofits, small businesses, and community organizations for outdoor programs that promote community engagement and enhance public spaces in Bellevue, Washington.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program
Contact for amount
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions that provide charitable initiatives benefiting the Ravenswood community in areas such as arts, education, health, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New York State Community World Cup Grant Program
$70,000
New York State Empire State Development (ESD)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and local development groups in New York State to host community viewing events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promoting regional engagement and economic activity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Action Grants Program
$20,000
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in an 11-county region to support community-driven projects that enhance quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Regenerate New York 2026 - Large Projects
$1,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support to private landowners, non-profits, and Indian Nations in rural New York to promote forest regeneration and health through sustainable management practices.

Natural Resources
Individuals

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