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Grants for County governments - Recreation

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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 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 (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
Public Access
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations working on habitat restoration and public access projects in California, particularly those that enhance ecosystem connectivity and benefit underserved communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
4-H Reimbursement Program
$9,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides financial support to county-level 4-H organizations in Pennsylvania to help cover operational and program costs that promote youth leadership and agricultural education.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation of Dunn County
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and civic groups in Dunn County, Wisconsin, to address local community needs across various sectors such as health, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Desert Conservation Program
$1,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, enhance climate resilience, and promote biodiversity in California's desert regions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Youth Sports and Extracurricular Activities Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to children under 18 in Russell County who face economic barriers to participating in organized sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
$15,000,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and Native American tribes in Michigan to improve access to public outdoor recreation spaces in underserved urban communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD)
$1,125,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for acquiring and developing land dedicated to public outdoor recreation.

Recreation
City or township governments
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Fund
$200,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations and governments in Colorado to develop strategies for protecting river resources without federal designation, supporting projects like planning and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Wyoming Recreational Trails Program Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
Wyoming State Parks
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for trail-related projects, such as construction, maintenance, and safety improvements, to local, state, and federal agencies or qualifying non-profit organizations in Wyoming.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Snowmobile Trail Improvement Fund
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit snowmobile clubs in Michigan for maintaining and improving the state's snowmobile trail system.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Grant Program
$600,000
South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in South Dakota for projects that improve non-motorized transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and community enhancements.

Transportation
City or township governments
New York State Snowmobile Trail Grant-In-Aid Program
Contact for amount
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in New York State for the development and maintenance of a safe and interconnected snowmobile trail system that promotes tourism and recreation.

Recreation
County governments
Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program
$11,000,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to private landowners and qualified third parties for projects that protect wildlife habitats and enhance public access for outdoor recreation in Colorado.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Explore the Coast Overnight
$5,000,000
California Coastal Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to improve and create affordable coastal accommodations for Californians, especially those from low and middle-income households and underserved communities, to enhance their access to the coast.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community Placemaking Grants Program
$100,000
Project for Public Spaces
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofits and local governments to improve public spaces through community-driven projects that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY2026 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to acquire and protect historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.

Natural Resources
State governments
Land Acquisition
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado municipalities, conservation organizations, and state agencies in acquiring land for public recreation, wildlife habitat, and open spaces, particularly in underserved communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments