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

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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
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
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
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and qualified nonprofits in Pennsylvania to acquire land for public parks and conservation efforts, enhancing community recreation and protecting vital ecosystems.

Recreation
County governments
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement equine therapy programs aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of disabled veterans and active-duty service members.

Health
State governments
Goessel Community Foundation Grant
$4,000
Goessel Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This grant provides financial support for community-focused projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in Goessel, Kansas, with a special emphasis on initiatives benefiting older adults.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Experiences Program
Contact for amount
OrthoWorx
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to projects that revitalize downtown Kosciusko County, Indiana, by transforming underutilized spaces into vibrant venues that enhance community life and support the local orthopedic industry.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Education Grant Program
$25,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Pennsylvania for educational programs that promote fishing and boating participation, particularly targeting underrepresented communities and ensuring accessibility.

Education
Nonprofits
Shooting Range Development Grant Program
$100,000
Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides funding to support the development and improvement of shooting ranges in Arizona, aimed at enhancing public recreational shooting, hunter education, and safe shooting practices.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Bend Sustainability Fund
Contact for amount
City of Bend
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that enhance or protect tourism-related facilities in Bend, Oregon, benefiting both residents and visitors while promoting sustainable tourism development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Formula Fixed Grant Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects addressing critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northern New York Community Foundation General Grant
Contact for amount
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Northern New York through projects in health, education, arts, community development, and more.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Utah Landscape Scale Restoration Competitive Grant Program
$240,000
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to implement collaborative forest restoration projects that improve ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risks on non-federal lands in Utah.

Natural Resources
County governments
Environment & Land Use Grant
Contact for amount
Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions that promote environmental education, protection, and sustainability in Charlevoix County and the Lake Charlevoix Watershed.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Big Idea Grant
$25,000
Lower St. Croix Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and government entities in select towns of the Lower St. Croix Valley to implement community-enhancing projects that improve residents' quality of life and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits