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Grants for County governments - Recreation

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Park & Trail Grant
$300,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and qualified organizations in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
DNREC Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Delaware municipalities, counties, and park districts for projects that improve outdoor recreation facilities and access to parks and trails.

Recreation
City or township governments
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
Recreational Trail Program (RTP)
$250,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, benefiting both motorized and non-motorized users.

Recreation
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Michigan's local governments for acquiring and improving public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, enhancing access to quality recreational spaces for residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
Fulton County Community Foundation Community Support Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support for community-focused projects in Fulton County, Indiana, aimed at improving quality of life across various sectors such as education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greener Grounds Grant
$10,000
Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to municipalities, parishes, and nonprofit organizations in Louisiana to implement waste reduction and recycling strategies at large outdoor events with over 1,000 attendees.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grants
$100,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Texas to engage underserved communities in outdoor recreation and environmental education activities that promote conservation and stewardship.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Ivory Prize
$100,000
Ivory Innovations
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This award recognizes and supports innovative organizations and initiatives that are developing effective solutions to make housing more affordable and accessible for everyone.

Housing
County governments
Community Facilities: Large Grants
$1,500,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas cities and counties for significant community facility projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, excluding larger urban areas that receive direct federal funding.

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

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

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
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Utah that focus on improving health, education, community development, environmental preservation, and the arts, while ensuring they meet community needs without duplicating existing services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Boating Infrastructure Grants
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and private harbors in Michigan for infrastructure improvements that enhance access and services for transient recreational boaters using vessels 26 feet or longer.

Recreation
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Contact for amount
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 and organizations in Wyoming for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreation lands and facilities, promoting enhanced access to recreational opportunities for the community.

Recreation
City or township governments
Arts and Culture
$15,000
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut to enhance access to arts programs, particularly for historically marginalized communities, and to support BIPOC artists in fostering inclusive cultural experiences.

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

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
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2023

This program provides funding to public entities and private marina owners for the construction and improvement of recreational boating facilities specifically designed for transient vessels over 26 feet in length.

Recreation
State governments
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and eligible organizations for developing and maintaining transient docking facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet and longer in Pennsylvania.

Recreation
County governments