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Grants for County governments - Recreation

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Non-Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at developing, maintaining, and promoting non-motorized recreational trails for public use by local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.

Recreation
State governments
Environmental Justice and Climate Action Mini-Grants
$5,000
Multnomah Youth Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports youth-led projects in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties that address the climate crisis and promote environmental justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Environment
County governments
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$1,250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, county, state, or tribal public agencies in Colorado for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreational areas to enhance public access and enjoyment.

Environment
City or township governments
Habitat Conservation Projects
$1,000,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation and restoration projects that protect wildlife habitats and enhance public recreational access across Washington State, targeting local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribes.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Take Notice Fund for BIPOC Artists in Louisiana
$5,000
National Performance Network
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides $5,000 in unrestricted funding to BIPOC artists and culture bearers in Louisiana to support their creative practices and overall wellbeing.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
County governments
Boating Facilities Program
$1,000,000
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This program provides funding to public entities for the acquisition, development, and renovation of facilities that enhance access to motorized boating activities on waterways.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Impact Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation of Marquette County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local organizations and community initiatives that aim to improve quality of life and address unmet needs in Marquette County through innovative projects and programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Utah Landscape Scale Restoration Competitive Grant Program
$240,000
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to implement collaborative forest restoration projects that improve ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risks on non-federal lands in Utah.

Natural Resources
County governments
Frank H. Stewart Trust Grant
$150,000
Frank H. Stewart Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to local municipalities in specific New Jersey counties for purchasing and maintaining land designated for public parks, wildlife preservation, and recreational use.

Environment
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$150,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit entities in Ohio for the development and maintenance of recreational trail systems, promoting outdoor access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible agencies in northeastern Illinois for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that enhances non-motorized transportation.

Transportation
City or township governments
Arts Everywhere Program
$20,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions, arts organizations, and community nonprofits in Kansas to promote cultural and artistic activities that enhance student achievement, community development, and workforce readiness.

Arts
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Sewage Management Operation and Maintenance Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to marina operators in California for the maintenance and operation of sewage pumpout systems, ensuring responsible waste management for recreational boaters.

Environment
Small businesses
Community Event Grant
$10,000
Missouri River Historic Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community events in Woodbury County, Iowa, that promote engagement, unity, and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cooperative Marketing & Advertising Grant Program​
Contact for amount
New Mexico Tourism Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local and tribal governments, tourism-related nonprofits, and attractions in New Mexico for collaborative marketing efforts that promote the state's tourism under the "New Mexico True" brand.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Emerado Community Endowment Fund
Contact for amount
North Dakota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits and government entities in Emerado, North Dakota, to enhance community projects focused on development, youth engagement, education, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Virginia Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Virginia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations and government entities to implement projects that enhance parks, recreation, and arts and culture in the greater Virginia area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Big Sur Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community programs in the Big Sur region of California, focusing on health, education, environmental stewardship, and collaborative services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cultural Facilities Grants 2026
Contact for amount
Vermont Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for Vermont-based nonprofit organizations and municipalities to improve and expand cultural facilities that host artistic and community events.

Community Development
City or township governments