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The Fund for Haywood County
$7,500
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions to support community-focused projects in Haywood County, North Carolina.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wetlands for Wildlife Grants
$1,241,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and agencies in Colorado to conserve and restore wetland and riparian ecosystems, benefiting wildlife and enhancing public hunting areas.

Environment
State governments
Humboldt Bay Trail Fund
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations in improving and maintaining multipurpose trails around Humboldt Bay, enhancing community engagement and safety for trail users.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Louisiana Outdoors Forever
$1,078,650
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for projects that enhance, restore, or preserve Louisiana's natural landscapes and recreational areas.

Environment
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
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 grant provides funding to empower Waterbury residents in leading initiatives 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
Police Athletic Leagues
$7,500,000
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2024

This grant provides $7.5 million to support and expand a youth mentorship and athletic program in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint, aimed at preventing juvenile crime and promoting positive development through sports and education.

Youth
City or township governments
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26
$30,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments in California to support the sustainable management and enjoyment of off-highway vehicle recreation while preserving natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Troy Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Troy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that implement projects enhancing the quality of life for residents in Troy, Ohio, across various fields such as arts, education, health, and community development.

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

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports public non-profits and government entities in West Michigan to enhance the quality of life for children and youth through programs focused on health, education, and community collaboration.

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
Okoboji Foundation Community Needs Grants
$24,999
Okoboji Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve infrastructure and facilities that enhance community life and recreational opportunities in the Iowa Great Lakes region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Get Moving Grant
$15,000
Seattle Parks and Recreation
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $15,000 for individuals, organizations, and small businesses to create innovative recreational programs that promote physical activity and community engagement in Seattle.

Health
Individuals
Trail Maintenance Program (Non-Motorized Projects Only)
$100,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This program provides funding for organizations and communities to maintain and improve non-motorized trails, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for activities like hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Environment
Nonprofits
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
Contact for amount
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on the conservation and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Health Leadership Fellows Program
Contact for amount
Health Foundation for Western & Central New York
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program provides an 18-month fellowship for experienced leaders in health-related nonprofits and public agencies in western and central New York, focusing on collaboration and equity to address health challenges for young children and older adults.

Health
County governments
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grants For Friends Group
$60,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit groups and friends organizations in Wisconsin for improving recreational facilities and restoring habitats on state properties.

Recreation
Nonprofits