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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Recreation

Explore 286 grant opportunities

Small & Major Grants
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Knox County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in Knox County, Ohio, to implement impactful projects in areas such as education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to economically distressed and at-risk rural communities in Tennessee, helping them meet matching fund requirements for larger state or federal grants.

Community Development
County governments
Community-Based Art Grant Program
$40,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This program provides funding to community-based organizations in New Jersey to create temporary art installations that raise awareness about climate change-related flooding risks and promote resilience in coastal communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation
Contact for amount
The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Mississippi to implement community-based initiatives that promote healthy eating, physical activity, and improved health literacy for residents.

Health
Nonprofits
Valley Creek Trustee Council Restoration Fund
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, conservation organizations, and educational institutions for projects that restore and enhance the natural resources and recreational opportunities in the Valley Creek watershed in Pennsylvania.

Environment
County governments
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private entities in North Carolina's coastal counties for the construction and improvement of facilities that support safe and accessible docking for transient recreational boats.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
$1,000,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico for projects that improve outdoor trails and infrastructure, promoting access to nature and enhancing community health and well-being.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
Retain Your Rain Mini-Grant
$2,500
City of Norfolk
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Norfolk, Virginia, to implement small-scale projects that manage rainwater and enhance local environmental resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fall Semi-Annual Competitive Grants
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The Cabell Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Virginia, particularly in the Richmond area, to support significant capital projects that encourage community involvement and additional fundraising efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development - NEVADA BLM
$250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, to identify, study, and preserve archaeological resources in Lincoln County, Nevada.

Natural Resources
State governments
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
Youth Sports and Extracurricular Activities Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to children under 18 in Russell County who face economic barriers to participating in organized sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities.

Youth
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
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
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
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
Kansas Masonic Foundation Local Community Grants Program
$10,000
Kansas Masonic Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and civic groups in Kansas that partner with local Masonic Lodges to address community needs in areas such as education, public safety, and health services.

Community Development
Nonprofits