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Grants for Nonprofits - Recreation

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National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant Program
Contact for amount
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based theater ensembles and individual artists to create and tour innovative, collaborative theater projects that reflect diverse cultural perspectives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Proposition 68 Grant Program
$4,000,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This funding provides financial support for projects that restore natural resources, enhance public access to outdoor recreation, and promote community resilience against wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Competitive Premier Project Grants
Contact for amount
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for large-scale projects that commemorate South Carolina's contributions to the American Revolution, targeting local governments, historical organizations, and community groups with strong ties to the state.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Springs Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve health outcomes for underresourced populations in El Paso and Teller Counties, focusing on areas such as food access, physical activity, and affordable housing.

Health
Nonprofits
Urban Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and organizations for projects that enhance community development, transportation, housing, and public services in economically distressed areas of Connecticut.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lincoln Mini-grants
Contact for amount
Lincoln Parks Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This program provides funding to community groups and individuals to improve parks, trails, and public spaces in Lincoln through volunteer-led projects.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Green Acres Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for acquiring and preserving open spaces to enhance recreation and conservation efforts in communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Paint Iowa Beautiful
Contact for amount
Keep Iowa Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This program provides paint and coatings to Iowa communities for volunteer-led projects that beautify public spaces and foster civic pride.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Building for Tomorrow Fund Grant Program in Nebraska
Contact for amount
Kearney Area Community Foundation (KACF)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the Kearney area, focusing on projects that enhance community quality of life across various sectors such as education, health, and the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This program provides funding for projects that restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitats across the state, targeting local governments, conservation organizations, and other eligible entities involved in environmental restoration efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program Educational Funding
$300,000
New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and other eligible organizations in New York State for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Recreation
State governments
Youth Sports and Education Funding
Contact for amount
Livingston County Youth Bureau
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support non-profits and community organizations in Livingston County, New York, in providing quality sports and educational programs for youth aged 6 to 17, promoting their physical health, educational success, and community engagement.

Youth
Nonprofits
FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants
$25,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Native American tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and eligible museums for the repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural items to their communities.

Recreation
State governments
Mini Grant
$5,000
The Gibney Family Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist individuals facing life challenges, particularly those who are blind or visually impaired, with requests up to $5,000.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Bath Community Fund to Improve Quality of Life in Ohio
Contact for amount
Akron Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on improving the quality of life for residents in the Bath and Revere communities of Ohio through initiatives in history, environment, arts, youth services, education, recreation, and social services.

Environment
Nonprofits
Miami County Grants
Contact for amount
Northen Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support for a variety of community projects in Miami County, focusing on education, health, arts, and more, with an emphasis on innovative initiatives that benefit underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Donor Advised Funds
$1,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the northern Chautauqua region for projects that enhance community development and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lower American River Conservancy Program
$3,840,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore, enhance, and improve public access to the natural and recreational resources of the American River Parkway.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Rays of Hope Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
South Windsor Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support to various organizations, including nonprofits and small businesses, to implement projects that enhance social services, arts, recreation, and community activities for residents of South Windsor, Connecticut.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Special Event Incubation Grant
$5,000
Richmond Region Tourism
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations looking to create new events or enhance existing ones in the Richmond Region, with a focus on attracting overnight visitors to boost local tourism and the economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits