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Grants for City or township governments - Recreation

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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 program provides financial support to local governments and special purpose districts in South Carolina for developing and improving public recreation facilities, enhancing community access to outdoor activities and wellness.

Recreation
City or township governments
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects that promote environmental stewardship, community beautification, and economic vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Support to Partners – Shenandoah River Watershed
$200,000
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies for projects that improve public access and recreational opportunities along the Shenandoah River and its tributaries.

Natural Resources
County governments
New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant
Contact for amount
New Mexico Tourism Department
State

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2027

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to New Mexico governmental entities for projects that reduce litter, beautify communities, and engage youth in environmental stewardship.

Environment
City or township governments
Wheeling Heritage Partnership Grant Program
$1,000
Wheeling Heritage
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that promote historic preservation, community development, and the arts in Wheeling, West Virginia, supporting individuals, businesses, and organizations working to enhance the city's cultural and historical identity.

Community Development
Individuals
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
Montgomery County’s Open Space Grant Program
$500,000
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County for the permanent preservation of open space, including land acquisitions and conservation easements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Small & Major Grants
Contact for amount
Knox County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in Knox County, Ohio, to implement impactful projects in areas such as education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Access and Habitat Program
Contact for amount
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 24, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This program provides funding to landowners, conservation organizations, and government agencies in Oregon to improve wildlife habitat and increase public hunting access on private lands.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Canalway Grant Program
$150,000
New York State Canal Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 8, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and Native American nations in New York State to enhance public access, recreational opportunities, and environmental sustainability along the canal system through capital projects.

Community Development
County governments
Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF)
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits in New York for the acquisition and improvement of parks, historic sites, and heritage areas, with increased funding available for projects in high-poverty areas.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Parks and Trails Grant
$25,000
Portage Park District
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to villages and townships in Portage County, Ohio, for projects that improve or create parks and trails, promoting community access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
City or township governments
Warren County Trails Grant
$500
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to support the maintenance, safety, and enhancement of recreational walking and cycling trails in Warren County.

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
Lodging Tax Grant Program
$120,000
Town of Friday Harbor
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for events and activities that attract tourists to Friday Harbor, with a focus on off-season initiatives, and is open to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public agencies, and individuals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State Lake Improvement Fund (SLIF) Grants
$1,500,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, as well as Native American Tribes, to improve public boating facilities and enhance water recreation safety across Arizona.

Environment
State governments
Boating Access Grants
$250,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in Texas for the planning and construction of public boating facilities to improve access to recreational waters.

Recreation
County governments
Greening Grant
Contact for amount
Union County
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities in Union County to expand tree coverage and improve green spaces, promoting environmental sustainability and healthier communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Connecting Communities Grant
$1,000,000
Ohio Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to Ohio municipalities, counties, townships, park districts, and eligible nonprofits for projects that enhance outdoor recreational infrastructure and access in local communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Manistee County Community Foundation Grant Program
$100,000
Manistee County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Manistee County, Michigan, for projects that enhance community well-being across various sectors such as education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits