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Community Pond Program Grants
$40,000
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and community organizations in Montana to create and improve fishing ponds, promoting public access and recreational fishing, especially for families and youth.

Recreation
State governments
Heritage Partnership Program
$380,000
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides funding for conservation and recreational projects in Arizona, aimed at governmental agencies, Indian tribes, and eligible non-profit organizations focused on wildlife and habitat preservation.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Local Share Account (LSA) - Northampton and Lehigh Counties
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and agencies in Northampton and Lehigh Counties for community improvement projects that enhance public infrastructure, stimulate economic growth, and improve quality of life.

Community Development
County governments
Agricultural Fair Operational & Premium Reimbursement Program
$42,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to certified agricultural fairs in Pennsylvania to help cover operational costs and premium awards for exhibitors, promoting agricultural education and community engagement.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Facility Matching Funds Program
$15,000
Erie Sports Commission
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides matching funds to organizations in Erie County for improving sports facilities that attract tourism and boost the local economy through sporting events.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Target Range Grants
$250,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides financial support to various public and private entities in Texas for planning and constructing accessible target ranges that promote recreational shooting sports for the general public.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Proposition 68 Grant Program
$4,000,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This funding provides financial support for projects that restore natural resources, enhance public access to outdoor recreation, and promote community resilience against wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
DARRP Restoration Implementation Grants (2026)
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for institutions and organizations to implement marine and coastal habitat restoration projects aimed at addressing damages from oil spills and hazardous substance releases.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Conservation Futures Program
$9,000,000
Snohomish County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and qualified nonprofit organizations for acquiring land or property rights to preserve open spaces, agricultural land, and timber resources for public benefit in Snohomish County.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Valley Creek Trustee Council Restoration Fund
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, conservation organizations, and educational institutions for projects that restore and enhance the natural resources and recreational opportunities in the Valley Creek watershed in Pennsylvania.

Environment
County governments
Community Planning Grant
$40,000
Illinois Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local public agencies in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for developing comprehensive plans focused on parks, recreation, and environmental management.

Recreation
City or township governments
Urban Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and organizations for projects that enhance community development, transportation, housing, and social services in economically distressed areas of Connecticut.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greenway and Trails Technical Assistance Program
$20,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to coalitions of local governments, organizations, and stakeholders in Illinois to plan and develop greenways and trails that promote conservation, recreation, and community connectivity.

Recreation
State governments
Statewide Waterway Access Grant Program
$30,000
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public access to waterways, ensuring they remain open and free for community use for 25 years.

Recreation
City or township governments
Motorboat Gas Tax Grant Program
$100,000
Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in Wyoming for the development and improvement of public boating facilities, enhancing access to water-based recreational activities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Grants to help Pennsylvania Farms and Agribusinesses
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist small- and mid-sized farms and agribusinesses in Pennsylvania by providing resources for workforce development and improved human resources practices to ensure their long-term success and stability.

Workforce Development
County governments
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
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of habitat restoration and enhancement projects across California, aimed at protecting wildlife and improving ecological health, and is available to organizations capable of implementing such initiatives.

Environment
State governments
Clean Vessel Assistance Program Construction and Upgrade Grants
$80,000
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to marinas, municipalities, and non-profit organizations for installing or upgrading facilities that help recreational boaters properly dispose of sewage.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program
$8,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in California to create new parks and improve existing recreational spaces in underserved communities.

Recreation
City or township governments