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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

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Frederick County Tourism Reinvestment in Promotion & Product (TRIPP) Program
$40,000
Tourism Council of Frederick County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Frederick County, Maryland, to promote tourism and develop attractions that draw visitors from outside the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quality of Life Grants Program
$50,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to support programs that improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation Program Grants
$15,000
Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to community-based programs in Vermont that support children and families by preventing issues like juvenile delinquency and substance misuse, with a focus on promoting equity and positive family functioning.

Education
City or township governments
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that promote sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to outdoor spaces in the Sierra-Cascade Region.

Recreation
State governments
Community Impact Program
$2,000,000
Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Colorado cities, counties, and conservation organizations for projects that improve outdoor access and enhance community spaces, such as parks and trails.

Community Development
City or township governments
Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant program, funded by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, offers $1,000 to $10,000 grants to public entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects promoting education, outdoor engagement, wayfinding, trails, active transportation, and placemaking within the Susquehanna Greenway corridor.

Environment
Nonprofits
State and Regional Partnerships
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 nonprofit organizations, regional municipal entities, and state-designated Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania to enhance recreation, park management, and conservation efforts through various projects focused on education, planning, and implementation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Hospitality Tax Grants
$30,000
Richland County Office of Budget and Strategic Management (RCBSM)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to artists for creating exterior murals in Franklin County, Ohio, with a focus on enhancing community culture and public art.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Conservation Grants
$25,000
Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Pennsylvania that are working to improve water quality and habitat through conservation and restoration projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
$500,000
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides matching funds to local governments in North Carolina for the acquisition, renovation, or development of public parks and recreational facilities.

Recreation
County governments
Municipal Park Improvement Program Grants
$6,800,000
Bergen County Department of Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to municipal governments in Bergen County, New Jersey, to improve and maintain public parks and recreational facilities for their communities.

Recreation
Special district governments
Municipal Acquisition Grants
Contact for amount
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides funding to Chester County municipalities and land-owning municipal recreation authorities for acquiring land to enhance public access and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreation Projects Grant
$1,000,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to public entities and certain tribal organizations in Washington State for acquiring, developing, or renovating outdoor recreation facilities and lands to enhance community access to recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
$750,000
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2023

This program provides funding to state and local governments in Georgia for acquiring land and improving outdoor recreation facilities like parks and trails.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Firearms and Archery Range Recreation Program
$150,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to public and nonprofit entities for the development and improvement of safe and accessible firearms and archery ranges, ensuring they serve the community effectively.

Recreation
City or township governments
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program
$750
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in Missouri to cover transportation costs for educational field trips to state parks and historic sites, promoting outdoor learning and youth engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Office of the Budget
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This state-funded program provides financial assistance for large-scale economic, cultural, and community improvement projects in Pennsylvania that create jobs and enhance regional development.

Community Development
State governments
Off-Highway Vehicle Program Grants
$20,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Montana to improve off-highway vehicle recreational opportunities through trail development, maintenance, and educational initiatives.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Shooting Range Grants Program
$25,000
Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to organizations in Wyoming for developing and improving public shooting ranges that enhance safety, accessibility, and hunter education.

Community Development
Nonprofits