Grants for Individuals - Recreation

This grant provides funding to community members and organizations in Philadelphia to improve public spaces and enhance pedestrian safety, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.

This award recognizes individuals in the Madison community who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and volunteerism in promoting peace and cooperation among diverse populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for artists and community organizers to create engaging public art and events that enhance downtown Grand Rapids during the winter festival.

The Waukegan Arts Council (WAC) 2024 Public Art Grant program aims to promote art within the city of Waukegan, Illinois. This grant program is aligned with the WAC's mission to support high-quality public art experiences, encourage artistic expression, energize public participation, and promote cultural appreciation for the diverse Waukegan community. The program's strategic priority is to foster a vibrant arts landscape that enriches the lives of Waukegan residents, operating under the theory of change that by funding accessible and engaging public art, WAC can directly contribute to community well-being and cultural development. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are primarily residents of Waukegan. The impact goals include increasing artistic awareness, public participation in cultural activities, and overall appreciation for cultural arts within the city. Projects must take place within Waukegan and demonstrably benefit its residents, ensuring that the grants directly serve the community they intend to uplift. The program prioritizes projects that show multiple sources of funding, indicating a commitment to sustainability and broader community support. It also encourages ongoing or repeat events to demonstrate an ability to continue independent of grant funds, fostering long-term artistic initiatives. Furthermore, applications must provide evidence of artistic merit and include a detailed, accurate budget that specifies how grant funds will be used and allocates adequate resources to the project. Expected outcomes include the successful execution of public art projects that meet the outlined eligibility criteria. Measurable results will stem from projects that encourage artistic awareness, public participation, and/or cultural arts appreciation. The grant program seeks to support projects that take place between June 15, 2024, and June 14, 2025, and require that projects recognize the support of the Waukegan Arts Council. The total funding available for the WAC 2024 grant program is $5000, with individual grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000.

The Paint Oklahoma Beautiful program, a Keep Oklahoma Beautiful initiative, is designed to empower community organizations and volunteers to rejuvenate unsightly buildings within their localities. This program aligns with the foundation's mission by fostering community engagement, promoting civic pride, and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of Oklahoma's communities through the creative and resourceful renovation of structures. The target beneficiaries of this program are groups and organizations located in Oklahoma that are dedicated to improving their communities. The program aims to encourage volunteerism and provide resources for community-led beautification projects. Impact goals include fostering a sense of ownership among residents, improving the visual landscape of towns and cities, and creating more inviting public spaces. The program prioritizes projects that utilize the provided 5-gallon pails of paint for renovation, with an option for a primer stipend if needed. Eligible projects encompass a wide range of community structures, such as downtown buildings, schools, community centers, playground equipment, fences, and walls. For safety, projects must avoid heavy traffic areas, highways, and streets. The program focuses on encouraging broad participation, while also offering a contest for those who adhere strictly to the provided paint. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in the number of renovated community structures and a heightened sense of community spirit. Measurable results are demonstrated through the "Communities Primed for Change" contest, which awards prizes for first, second, and third place, with prizes of $1000, $750, and $500 respectively. This incentivizes participants to complete projects using only the provided paint and the structure included in their application, reinforcing the program's strategic priority of resource-efficient community improvement.

This grant provides financial support to exceptional artists in the metro Detroit area, enabling them to further their creative practice and community impact.

This grant provides financial support to enrolled tribal members and descendants who are artists residing in select Minnesota counties, helping them with costs related to creating and showcasing their artistic work.

The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) is offering Special Project Grants of $100,000 to $500,000 for a 3-year period to arts nonprofit organizations for youth arts programs, arts service organizations, and Asian and Pacific Islander arts and culture programming, with the application deadline set for October 9, 2024.

This grant provides funding to Colorado artists, activists, and organizations to implement projects that use the arts to promote social justice and improve community welfare.

This program provides funding and support to develop affordable housing with services for Hennepin County's most vulnerable residents, including those experiencing homelessness, severe health issues, or complex needs.

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Forsyth County, North Carolina, aimed at addressing community challenges and creating positive impacts for local youth.

The Redford Center Grants program is open for 2024 applications from April 4 to May 10, focusing on environmental nonfiction films or docuseries at any stage of development. Eligible projects can be in development, production, or post-production stages but must not be picture locked. Successful applicants will receive a $25,000 grant for the first year to support production and impact campaign expenses, with an opportunity for further funding in the second year. The program includes participation in a Grantee Summit, virtual film showcase, and comprehensive support including learning sessions, networking, promotional backing, and community building focused on environmental issues and innovative storytelling.

This program provides financial support and resources to community-driven environmental initiatives in underserved areas of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and federally recognized Indian Nations.

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in Hyattsville to create community-driven initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles, such as healthy eating, active living, and public awareness campaigns.

This microgrant provides funding to teachers and teens in underserved U.S. communities to host educational screening events focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, fostering youth engagement in global change efforts.

The Genesee Valley Council on the Arts is offering the Individual Projects Grant of $1,000 to $3,500 to artists residing in Livingston or Monroe Counties, New York, to create a new body of work within the year 2025, with the application deadline set for October 21, 2024.

This grant provides financial support to local sports organizations in the Richmond Region to enhance their events and attract more visitors, boosting tourism and the local economy.

This grant provides funding for eligible organizations to upgrade winter trails at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, enhancing military training access while promoting environmental protection and natural resource management.

This funding opportunity supports K-12 schools in developing inclusive athletic programs that enable meaningful participation for students with developmental disabilities, fostering social inclusion and community engagement.

This grant provides funding for youth-led programs in Ohio to develop and implement effective suicide prevention activities that address mental health challenges among middle and high school students.