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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,142 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program
$100,000
New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism (NJTT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This program provides financial support to New Jersey agritourism businesses that enhance visitor experiences through agricultural education and entertainment, helping to attract tourists and promote local agricultural products.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Community Attraction and Tourism Grant Program
$1,000,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in Iowa for developing recreational, cultural, and educational attractions that enhance tourism and community vitality.

Community Development
City or township governments
Wharf to Wharf Grant
$3,000
Wharf to Wharf Race
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to schools and community organizations in Santa Cruz County to create and expand youth running programs, particularly for underserved and at-risk populations, promoting health and fitness among participants under 18.

Education
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grant Program
$500
City of Livonia
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This program provides funding to neighborhood groups in Livonia for projects and events that foster community engagement and enhance local identity and pride.

Community Development
Individuals
F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round
$2,293,362
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state governments in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for land conservation projects that protect vital natural resources and enhance public benefits in the Highlands Region.

Natural Resources
State governments
F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act Competitive Funding Round
$3,850,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state conservation agencies in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for land acquisition projects that protect vital natural resources and enhance public access to outdoor recreation in the Highlands Region.

Natural Resources
State governments
Event Trust Funds Program
Contact for amount
Texas Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to Texas municipalities, counties, and endorsed nonprofit organizations to attract and host high-impact events that boost local economic activity through tax revenue generation.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Neighborhood Festival Funding Program
$1,000
City of Aurora Community Services Department (CSD)
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to community organizations and neighborhood groups in Aurora for hosting public events and festivals that promote civic engagement and community connection.

Community Development
Nonprofits
F27AS00009 2027 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative conservation projects across multiple states to protect wildlife, enhance habitats, and promote outdoor recreation participation.

Natural Resources
State governments
Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations and state agencies in Georgia for the acquisition and protection of historically significant battlefield lands associated with the Civil War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Baseball and Softball Grant Program
Contact for amount
Globe Life and Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Texas and surrounding states to enhance youth baseball and softball programs, ensuring access to organized sports for children in need.

Youth
Nonprofits
Marketing Partnership Program - Cook County
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups in Cook County to boost tourism through marketing initiatives that attract visitors from outside the area.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Marketing Partnership Program - Balance of State
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local tourism promotion groups outside of Cook County to enhance tourism marketing initiatives that attract visitors and boost regional economic activity.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Tourism Business Technical & Professional Services Fund
$50,000
Clackamas County Office of Economic Development (CCOED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to established tourism businesses in Clackamas County to enhance their operations and growth through specialized professional services.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Route 66 Grant Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 11, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois for projects that enhance tourism infrastructure and visitor experiences along Route 66, particularly in anticipation of its 100th anniversary.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
Vibrant Spaces Grant
$50,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to municipalities in Wisconsin for creating or improving public spaces that enhance community engagement and stimulate local economic activity.

Community Development
City or township governments
South Dakota Destination Development Program
$15,000
South Dakota Travel South Dakota
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding and support to rural South Dakota communities to develop and promote tourism initiatives that reflect their unique culture and natural resources.

Community Development
City or township governments
Opportunity Attraction Fund
$3,067,898
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin cities, tribes, and organizations to attract and host major events that boost tourism and economic activity in the state.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Student and Youth Travel Grant
Contact for amount
Maui County Department of Economic Development (OED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to facilitate travel programs that enhance educational, cultural, and leadership experiences for youth and students from the remote communities of Hana, Lanai, and Molokai in Maui County.

Youth
Nonprofits
Tourism Grant Program
$14,000
Explore Minnesota
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit tourism organizations, municipal tourism offices, and Tribal Nations in Minnesota to promote tourism and enhance local economies through marketing initiatives.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits

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