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The Manhattan Fund - Caroline Peine Charitable Foundation
Contact for amount
The Manhattan Fund - Caroline Peine Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the quality of life in Manhattan, KS, benefit KONZA Prairie, and promote recreational development in Keats, KS, with a focus on areas such as arts, education, environment, health, and youth development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Anne Arundel County Watershed Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and community groups in Anne Arundel County to implement projects that improve water quality and reduce pollution in local waterways.

Youth
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects that promote environmental stewardship, community beautification, and economic vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Support to Partners – Shenandoah River Watershed
$200,000
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies for projects that improve public access and recreational opportunities along the Shenandoah River and its tributaries.

Natural Resources
County governments
Paterson Impact Grant
$5,000
Wellpoint New Jersey and the Andre Sayegh Civic Association
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This program provides financial support to grassroots organizations and community leaders in Paterson, New Jersey, for innovative projects that enhance neighborhood well-being and empower local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wheeling Heritage Partnership Grant Program
$1,000
Wheeling Heritage
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that promote historic preservation, community development, and the arts in Wheeling, West Virginia, supporting individuals, businesses, and organizations working to enhance the city's cultural and historical identity.

Community Development
Individuals
Climbing Conservation Grant
Contact for amount
Access Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to local organizations, climbers, and agencies working to protect and improve climbing areas across the United States.

Environment
Individuals
Public Art in Community Grant Program
$120,000
Mississippi Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for Mississippi-based nonprofit organizations to create public art installations and host free outdoor concerts, fostering community engagement and cultural vibrancy in rural areas.

Arts
Nonprofits
Montgomery County’s Open Space Grant Program
$500,000
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County for the permanent preservation of open space, including land acquisitions and conservation easements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Small & Major Grants
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Knox County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in Knox County, Ohio, to implement impactful projects in areas such as education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capital Improvement Grant
Contact for amount
Cass County Tourism
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cass County, Nebraska, for projects that improve local attractions and promote tourism through physical enhancements or marketing initiatives.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Access and Habitat Program
Contact for amount
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 24, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This program provides funding to landowners, conservation organizations, and government agencies in Oregon to improve wildlife habitat and increase public hunting access on private lands.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Canalway Grant Program
$150,000
New York State Canal Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 8, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and Native American nations in New York State to enhance public access, recreational opportunities, and environmental sustainability along the canal system through capital projects.

Community Development
County governments
Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF)
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits in New York for the acquisition and improvement of parks, historic sites, and heritage areas, with increased funding available for projects in high-poverty areas.

Recreation
Nonprofits
OHV Partnership Grants
Contact for amount
Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding supports federal land managers and approved NGOs in Wyoming to enhance motorized trail management through education, enforcement, and maintenance of off-road vehicle trails during the summer season.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Warren County Trails Grant
$500
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to support the maintenance, safety, and enhancement of recreational walking and cycling trails in Warren County.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to economically distressed and at-risk rural communities in Tennessee, helping them meet matching fund requirements for larger state or federal grants.

Community Development
County governments
Lodging Tax Grant Program
$120,000
Town of Friday Harbor
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for events and activities that attract tourists to Friday Harbor, with a focus on off-season initiatives, and is open to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public agencies, and individuals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Boating Access Grants
$250,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in Texas for the planning and construction of public boating facilities to improve access to recreational waters.

Recreation
County governments
Florence Foundation Grant Program
$50,000
The Florence Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Texas, particularly in Dallas County, for initiatives in education, health, human services, and scientific research aimed at improving community well-being.

Education
Nonprofits