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Grants for Nonprofits - Recreation

Explore 1,845 grant opportunities

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
Hotel-Motel Small Fund Grant
$50,000
Snohomish County Executive Office (Snohomish County)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Snohomish County for projects that promote tourism and increase overnight stays in the area.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
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
$500,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

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

Recreation
City or township governments
Arts and Culture Grant Program
$15,000
Loudoun County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Loudoun County to support arts and culture initiatives that enhance community engagement and accessibility to artistic programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Recreational Trail Grant 
$250,000
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Kentucky for the development, maintenance, and enhancement of recreational trail systems and associated facilities.

Recreation
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
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on wildlife conservation and outdoor education projects that demonstrate measurable impacts and strong community involvement.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Lodging Tax Annual Grant Program
Contact for amount
San Juan County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects and events that promote tourism in San Juan County, enhancing visitor experiences and increasing overnight stays.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (Green Networks)
Contact for amount
Central Arkansas Metroplan (Metroplan)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Central Arkansas city and county governments, nonprofits, and coalitions in projects that enhance green infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality through land preservation, restoration, tree planting, and trail construction.

Environment
City or township governments
Portage Area Community Fund
$1,000
Portage Area Community Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving the Portage School District area, focusing on projects that enhance community life through civic, cultural, educational, and recreational initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quadratec Cares Energize : The Environment Grant Program
$3,500
Quadratec
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in the U.S. for innovative environmental projects that enhance and preserve natural landscapes, parks, and trails.

Environment
Individuals
Hotel-Motel Small Fund
$50,000
Snohomish County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Snohomish County for tourism marketing and projects that attract visitors and encourage overnight stays.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Large Event Festival Grant
Contact for amount
City of Vancouver
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Vancouver, Washington, to host large events and festivals that attract visitors from outside the area, boosting tourism and local economic growth.

Business and Commerce
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
Quick Grant Program
$5,000
Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Maricopa County, Arizona, to purchase equipment that supports youth and amateur sports initiatives in the community.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Ohio Sports Event Grant Program
$2,000,000
Ohio Department of Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial support to local organizing committees and government entities in Ohio to attract and host major national and international sporting events, boosting tourism and local economies.

Recreation
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
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