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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

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Boating Facilities Program
$1,000,000
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This program provides funding to public entities for the acquisition, development, and renovation of facilities that enhance access to motorized boating activities on waterways.

Recreation
City or township governments
Sports 4 Life
$10,000
Women’s Sports Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and schools that empower girls of color aged 11 to 18 through sports, promoting their health, leadership, and confidence.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible agencies in northeastern Illinois for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that enhances non-motorized transportation.

Transportation
City or township governments
Arkansas Community Assistance Grant Program
$1,500,000
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to Arkansas cities, counties, towns, and nonprofits for community development projects like building or renovating public facilities and supporting operational needs.

Community Development
City or township governments
Virginia Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Virginia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations and government entities to implement projects that enhance parks, recreation, and arts and culture in the greater Virginia area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Bike Path Grant Program (BIKE)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.

Recreation
City or township governments
Telluride Foundation Community Grant Program
$40,000
Telluride Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

The Telluride Foundation's Community Grants Program, open to organizations in Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties in Colorado, offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to support projects in areas such as early childhood development, education, environment, arts and culture, health, human service, and athletics, with a focus on enriching the quality of life of the region's residents, visitors, and workforce.

Community Development
Nonprofits
North Central Greenways Implementation Grant
$25,000
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in six Pennsylvania counties to develop and enhance greenways, trails, and active transportation networks.

Environment
County governments
101 Women Sandpoint Grant
$11,000
101 Women Sandpoint
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides $11,000 to local nonprofits and community organizations in Bonner County, Idaho, to support projects that address basic needs in the spring and arts, education, recreation, and environmental services in the fall.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Gardens Project
$30,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural and tribal community leaders in North Dakota to create community gardens that improve access to healthy food and promote overall wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.

Transportation
City or township governments
Larimore Community Endowment Fund
Contact for amount
North Dakota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities serving the city of Larimore, North Dakota, to enhance community well-being and infrastructure.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program 
$30,000,000
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, and other eligible organizations in Kansas to develop infrastructure for non-motorized transportation, such as bike paths and pedestrian facilities, promoting community engagement and sustainability.

Transportation
City or township governments
Pérez CreARTE Grants Program
$250,000
The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Miami-Dade County that focus primarily on the arts, providing grants to enhance access to artistic experiences, education, and artist development.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Hunter Access Grant Program
$1,000,000
Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations in Alaska to improve access to public lands and facilities for hunters, trappers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD)
$1,125,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for acquiring and developing land dedicated to public outdoor recreation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Oneida County Youth Bureau Grant
Contact for amount
Oneida County Youth Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Oneida County for programs that promote youth development, prevent delinquency, and enhance recreational opportunities for children and adolescents.

Youth
Nonprofits
Off-Highway Vehicle Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Natural Resources (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve off-highway vehicle trails, enhance safety, and promote environmental sustainability in Colorado.

Recreation
State governments
Sports Tournament Grant Reimbursement Program
$100,000
Loudoun County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports parks and recreation departments and sports organizations in Loudoun County to host sports tournaments that attract visitors and boost local tourism.

Recreation
Special district governments