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

Explore 286 grant opportunities

Impact Match Grant Program
$250,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible organizations in specific Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska counties for impactful community projects in areas like economic development, health services, education, and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program Educational Funding
$300,000
New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in New York State for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for various user groups.

Recreation
State governments
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public parks, trails, and recreational spaces, promoting environmental conservation and community well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Arkansas Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Arkansas communities for projects that improve transportation options and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Transportation
City or township governments
Matching Awards Program
Contact for amount
National Forest Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and universities in engaging underserved communities through hands-on conservation projects that benefit U.S. National Forests and Grasslands.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Perris
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs and projects that assist low-to-moderate income residents in Perris, focusing on services like job training, health care, and infrastructure improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
In Youth We Trust Youth Grants
$3,000
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties that empower young people to address community challenges and develop leadership skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
Connie Saylor Johnson Wilderness Education Grant
$2,000
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for educational projects that promote wilderness values and stewardship among youth and adults in Idaho, Montana, and Iowa.

Education
Independent school districts
Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program
$75,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in Connecticut for projects that manage and control aquatic invasive species and harmful algal blooms, while promoting public education and awareness.

Environment
City or township governments
Institutional Support Grant Program
$11,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts nonprofits with a strong track record in delivering quality programming and stable administration, enabling them to enhance their operations and cultural contributions.

Arts
City or township governments
Utah Community Parks and Recreation Grant
$200,000
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, tribal governments, and public institutions in Utah for developing and improving community parks and recreational facilities that enhance outdoor access and promote social well-being.

Recreation
City or township governments
New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven environmental projects in New York's Great Lakes Basin, targeting local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions focused on improving water quality, habitat restoration, and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tahoe for All
$150,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved communities facing barriers to accessing recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Goleta City Grant Program
Contact for amount
California City of Goleta Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that serve Goleta residents, focusing on community enhancement and assistance for low-income individuals, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chi–Cal Rivers Fund
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions in the Chicago and Calumet region to implement conservation projects that improve waterways, enhance natural habitats, and engage communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program
Contact for amount
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions that provide charitable initiatives benefiting the Ravenswood community in areas such as arts, education, health, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Vanderburgh Community Foundation’s Community Good Grants Program
Contact for amount
Vanderburgh Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in Vanderburgh County to support programs that enhance community well-being across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and human services.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
MBYLI Futurepreneurs Grant
$50,000
DC Department of Employment Services
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship education and workforce development for youth in Washington, D.C., helping them gain essential business skills and leadership experience.

Recreation
County governments
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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