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Grants for Nonprofits - Recreation

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Regenerate New York 2026 - Large Projects
$1,000,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support to private landowners, non-profits, and Indian Nations in rural New York to promote forest regeneration and health through sustainable management practices.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Impact100 Oakland County Grant Program 2026
Contact for amount
Impact100 Oakland County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Oakland County, Michigan, for impactful projects in areas such as arts, education, environment, family, and health, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 over a three-year period.

Arts
Nonprofits
State Pheasant Fund
$171,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and government entities in Illinois for projects that enhance and protect pheasant habitats and related wildlife ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
The Pirates Charities Fields for Kids - Equipment Grant
$25,000
Pirates Charities
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for significant renovations and upgrades to youth baseball and softball fields in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, helping to enhance facilities for local communities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
3% Tourism Product Development Grant Program
$20,000
Chautauqua County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to municipalities and organizations in Chautauqua County to develop tourism initiatives that enhance marketing, events, and attractions, requiring a matching contribution from recipients.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Wellborn Ecology Fund’s School-based Project Grant Program
$10,000
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to schools and organizations in the Upper Valley to enhance environmental education for K-12 students, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
City or township governments
United Way R4 Grants: Respond, Recover, Reimagine, and Rebuild
Contact for amount
United Way of Marshall County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in Marshall County, Indiana, to support essential services and address the basic needs of vulnerable families, particularly those who are working but struggling to make ends meet.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Marketing to Attract Marquis Events (MTAME)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations and businesses in Pennsylvania to host major events that attract tourism and promote economic development in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,000,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to marinas and parks for developing and improving facilities that accommodate transient recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or longer.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Connecticut Community Foundation’s Grassroots Grants Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports resident-led initiatives in Waterbury, Connecticut, that promote civic engagement, community cohesion, and neighborhood revitalization.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention And Reactivation) Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Wisconsin for projects that promote safe and ethical hunting by recruiting new hunters, especially adults, women, and families, while addressing barriers to participation.

Recreation
City or township governments
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$10,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Police Athletic Leagues
$7,500,000
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to local law enforcement agencies and community organizations in Michigan to create and expand programs that engage youth through mentorship, athletics, and educational opportunities, aiming to prevent juvenile crime and foster positive relationships with law enforcement.

Youth
City or township governments
Outdoor Equity Fund
$100,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Mexico that create outdoor recreation programs for youth, particularly those from low-income, rural, Indigenous, and underserved communities, while promoting environmental education and stewardship.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$50,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
West Michigan Grants
$10,000
The Gerber Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in four West Michigan counties to support youth-focused initiatives in education, health, and development for children and teens up to 18 years old.

Youth
Nonprofits
Beach and Coast Accessibility Program
$30,000
Orange County Coastkeeper
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to tribes, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve access to California's beaches and coastal areas for individuals with mobility challenges, particularly benefiting Indigenous and historically excluded communities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Share the Glove Equipment Grant
Contact for amount
Northwoods League Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides essential youth softball equipment to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and community entities in Northwoods League areas, supporting young athletes aged 9 to 12.

Youth
Nonprofits
Vern A. and Esther M. Taylor Charitable Trust Grant
Contact for amount
Vern A. and Esther M. Taylor Charitable TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Grand Island, Nebraska, focusing on community betterment through initiatives in education, health, arts, and public welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits