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Grants for Nonprofits - Recreation

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EDA Grant Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation
State governments
San Marcos Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
San Marcos Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in San Marcos, California, focusing on various community initiatives such as arts, education, health, and environmental programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Park & Trail Grant
$300,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and qualified organizations in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Attraction and Tourism Grant Program
$1,000,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in Iowa for developing recreational, cultural, and educational attractions that enhance tourism and community vitality.

Community Development
City or township governments
Recreational Trail Program (RTP)
$250,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, benefiting both motorized and non-motorized users.

Recreation
City or township governments
Gates Family Foundation Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Gates Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Colorado to support infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being, particularly in rural or low-income areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fulton County Community Foundation Community Support Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support for community-focused projects in Fulton County, Indiana, aimed at improving quality of life across various sectors such as education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greener Grounds Grant
$10,000
Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to municipalities, parishes, and nonprofit organizations in Louisiana to implement waste reduction and recycling strategies at large outdoor events with over 1,000 attendees.

Environment
Nonprofits
Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program and Michael Erin Busch Fund
$75,000
Maryland Sports Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and sport tourism-related entities in Maryland to host youth and amateur sporting events that boost local tourism and youth participation in sports.

Youth
Nonprofits
Student and Youth Travel Grant
Contact for amount
Maui County Department of Economic Development (OED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to facilitate travel programs that enhance educational, cultural, and leadership experiences for youth and students from the remote communities of Hana, Lanai, and Molokai in Maui County.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grants
$100,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Texas to engage underserved communities in outdoor recreation and environmental education activities that promote conservation and stewardship.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Sorenson Legacy Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Sorenson Legacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public schools to support projects in education, innovation, health care, and community development, primarily in Utah.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation of Marquette County
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local organizations and community initiatives that aim to improve quality of life and address unmet needs in Marquette County through innovative projects and programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Utah that focus on improving health, education, community development, environmental preservation, and the arts, while ensuring they meet community needs without duplicating existing services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Event Trust Funds Program
Contact for amount
Texas Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to Texas municipalities, counties, and endorsed nonprofit organizations to attract and host high-impact events that boost local economic activity through tax revenue generation.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
FY 2026 Sports Diplomacy On Demand Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofits or educational institutions in implementing short-term, sports-focused international exchange projects that promote cross-cultural understanding and align with U.S. foreign policy priorities.

International Development
Nonprofits
The Ogden Codman Trust Grant
Contact for amount
The Ogden Codman Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Lincoln, Massachusetts, for projects that improve community services, cultural activities, and educational assistance for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Ready, Set, Go! Grant Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin's Destination Marketing Organizations and Native American tribes to help them host competitive sporting events that attract visitors and boost the local economy.

Recreation
Nonprofits