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Grants for County governments - Recreation

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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
Arts and Culture Grant Program
$15,000
Loudoun County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Loudoun County to support arts and culture initiatives that enhance community engagement and accessibility to artistic programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Recreational Trail Grant 
$250,000
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Kentucky for the development, maintenance, and enhancement of recreational trail systems and associated facilities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (Green Networks)
Contact for amount
Central Arkansas Metroplan (Metroplan)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Central Arkansas city and county governments, nonprofits, and coalitions in projects that enhance green infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality through land preservation, restoration, tree planting, and trail construction.

Environment
City or township governments
Hotel-Motel Small Fund
$50,000
Snohomish County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Snohomish County for tourism marketing and projects that attract visitors and encourage overnight stays.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
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
Quick Grant Program
$5,000
Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Maricopa County, Arizona, to purchase equipment that supports youth and amateur sports initiatives in the community.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Ohio Sports Event Grant Program
$2,000,000
Ohio Department of Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial support to local organizing committees and government entities in Ohio to attract and host major national and international sporting events, boosting tourism and local economies.

Recreation
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
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 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
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local agencies, tribes, and community organizations for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreation facilities in urban areas to enhance public access to outdoor activities.

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

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 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.

Infrastructure
City or township governments