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Grants for Nonprofits - Recreation

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Snowmobile Trail Improvement Fund
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit snowmobile clubs in Michigan for maintaining and improving the state's snowmobile trail system.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Grant Program
$600,000
South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in South Dakota for projects that improve non-motorized transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and community enhancements.

Transportation
City or township governments
Explore the Coast Overnight
$5,000,000
California Coastal Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to improve and create affordable coastal accommodations for Californians, especially those from low and middle-income households and underserved communities, to enhance their access to the coast.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Greening Grants Program
$2,000
Syracuse Parks Conservancy
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to community groups in Syracuse for projects that enhance local parks and recreational areas through volunteer-led initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Multnomah Athletic Foundation Grant
$10,000
Multnomah Athletic Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Portland metropolitan area that promote youth development through sports, particularly for underserved and economically disadvantaged youth.

Youth
Nonprofits
Chase County Community Fund
$5,000
Emporia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for community projects in Chase County that improve health, education, social services, recreation, and cultural affairs, prioritizing organizations without taxing authority.

Health
Nonprofits
FY2026 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to acquire and protect historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.

Natural Resources
State governments
Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grant Program
$5,000
The Outdoor Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This program provides funding to various organizations across the USA for projects focused on wildlife conservation, outdoor access, and community support, particularly in the Missouri Ozarks.

Environment
Nonprofits
Land Acquisition
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado municipalities, conservation organizations, and state agencies in acquiring land for public recreation, wildlife habitat, and open spaces, particularly in underserved communities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Ravens' PLAY 60 Grant
$10,000
Baltimore Ravens Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Baltimore area that promote physical fitness and nutrition education for youth, helping them engage in healthier lifestyles.

Youth
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Matching Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kirkland neighborhoods for community improvement projects and activities that enhance local quality of life.

Community Development
City or township governments
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across Colorado, targeting organizations and agencies dedicated to improving ecosystem health and wildlife resilience on public and private lands.

Environment
City or township governments
F26AS00007-NAWCA 2026 US Small Grants
$250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations and individuals for projects that protect and restore wetlands and habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Southeast Michigan and Western New York that focus on community health, youth development, caregiver support, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Needs Grant
$250,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that engage rural residents of all ages in Kansas and western Missouri, fostering community participation and strengthening local ties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Georgetown Recreation, Education, and Arts Trust (GREAT) Fund
$115,000
Town of Georgetown
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that deliver recreational, educational, and cultural programs benefiting residents of Georgetown and Sussex County, Delaware.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community-Based Walking Program
$125,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for rural and Tribal organizations in North Dakota to create and implement structured walking programs that promote health and wellness in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
KCE Kickstart
$5,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to small rural communities in Kansas for projects that enhance public spaces and foster community engagement and volunteerism.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quality of Place Grant Program
$10,000
Daviess County Visitors Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Daviess County, Indiana, for projects that improve public spaces and enhance community life for residents and visitors.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to government agencies and nonprofit organizations in Florida for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments