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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

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Illinois SNOW Mobile Grant Program
$120,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities in Illinois.

Recreation
City or township 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 and Water Conservation Fund Program
$1,500,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Florida for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreational spaces, such as parks and trails, to enhance public access and preserve natural resources.

Environment
State governments
MassTrails Grants
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public entities, Native nations, and non-profit organizations in Massachusetts to develop and enhance recreational trails and shared-use pathways, promoting outdoor access and community connectivity.

Recreation
City or township 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
Recreational Trail Program (RTP)
$250,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, benefiting both motorized and non-motorized users.

Recreation
City or township governments
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program
$425,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts municipalities for acquiring and renovating parks to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities for the public.

Recreation
City or township governments
Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND) Grant
$425,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides funding to Massachusetts municipalities for acquiring land or conservation restrictions to protect natural resources and promote passive outdoor recreation.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Recreation Passport Grants
$150,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Michigan for improving and developing public outdoor recreation facilities, ensuring safe and accessible spaces for community enjoyment.

Recreation
City or township governments
PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
Vibrant Community Fund
$200,000
City of Charlottesville (Department of Human Services)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that implement programs focused on education, public health, economic development, and the arts for residents of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Community Development
Nonprofits
T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program
$650,000
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, non-profits, and agencies to develop and improve off-highway vehicle recreational areas and trails on public lands in Florida.

Recreation
State governments
Boating Access Program
Contact for amount
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This program provides funding to local and state government entities in Mississippi for the construction and improvement of public boating facilities, ensuring free access to recreational waterways for all residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
Michigan Transportation Alternatives Program
$43,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Michigan to develop and improve infrastructure for walking, biking, and community transportation projects that enhance mobility and safety.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation and restoration projects that protect wildlife habitats and enhance public recreational access across Washington State, targeting local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribes.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
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
Upland Game Bird Account Grant
$300,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for projects that improve upland game bird populations and their habitats in California, while also promoting public hunting opportunities.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
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