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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

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2024-2025 Tourism Facilities Grants
$75,000
Tillamook Coast
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve tourism facilities and enhance visitor experiences in Tillamook County.

Education
County governments
Hawaii Urban & Community Forestry Community Grants
$15,000
Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (Kaulunani Council)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, schools, and community groups in Hawaii to develop and sustain urban forestry projects that promote tree planting, care, and education while emphasizing equity and environmental justice.

Environment
Nonprofits
Open Space Conservation Grant Program
$3,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indian Nations in New York State for purchasing land to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and improve climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Florida for small-scale transportation projects that improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, while also preserving cultural and environmental resources.

Transportation
State governments
FY24-25 Boating Facilities Fund Grants: New Trailered Launches
$100,000
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
State

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2024

Date Added

Apr 15, 2024

This grant opportunity, offered by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, is aimed at the acquisition, development, and maintenance of new trailered boat launches. The program supports state and local governments, among other eligible entities, to enhance public access to waterways for recreational boating. Eligible projects must serve as the primary recreational boating access for the general public. A pre-approval site inspection is required for project eligibility. The funding cap for new trailered launch projects is $100,000.

Recreation
City or township governments
Michigan Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program (SSSG)
$200,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to Michigan cities and public transit agencies for projects that enhance public spaces, making them safer and more accessible for walking, biking, and transit use.

Transportation
City or township governments
Prop 302 FY25
Contact for amount
Arizona Office of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2024

Date Added

May 22, 2024

The Prop 302 Maricopa County Marketing Grant Program provides funding to municipalities/destination marketing organizations (DMOs) to promote tourism in Maricopa County. Financial Notes: Each eligible applicant's award will be calculated based on DOR percentages for lodging and rental car revenues generated within the eligible applicant's municipality. Once awarded, a projected award will be provided. AOT will provide an updated projection at the mid-year. Awards are provided in 12 monthly installments. Please note, that due to the nature of these funds, the final award amount may be less or more than the original projection.

Recreation
City or township governments
Fishing is Fun Program
$700,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments, conservation groups, and nonprofits in Colorado to improve fishing access and enhance aquatic habitats for public angling.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures - Preservation Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2024

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

Grant Title: FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures - Preservation Grants aims to provide funding to preserve nationally significant historic properties and collections in the United States.

Recreation
State governments
2025 Downtown Event Grant
$3,000
City of Hagerstown
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations hosting family-friendly events in Downtown Hagerstown to strengthen community ties and stimulate the local economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Preservation Technology and Training Cooperative Agreements
$50,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that advance preservation technologies and training for cultural resources, targeting state, local, and tribal governments, educational institutions, and public entities in the U.S.

Recreation
State governments
Tourism Product Development Grant Program
$20,000
Chautauqua County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

The Chautauqua County Tourism Product Development Grant Program, with a deadline of 10/01/2024, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that enhance tourism and recreation opportunities, increase visibility, and promote overnight stays in the county, with a focus on event development, marketing, and attraction enhancement.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
2025 Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2024

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local, state, tribal, and non-profit organizations to restore and protect vital riparian and aquatic habitats in the headwaters of the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers, benefiting key species and promoting sustainable conservation practices.

Recreation
City or township governments
Conservation Trust Fund (CTF)
$81,760,837
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local governments for improving parks, recreation services, and conserving natural resources through the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public sites.

Environment
County governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program
$11,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California public agencies for projects that address shoreline erosion and enhance coastal restoration efforts.

Environment
State governments
Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities
$750,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local entities in New York State to implement programs that promote mental wellness, resilience, and healing from trauma.

Health
Nonprofits
Bravo / ICON Public Art Grant
Contact for amount
Bravo Greater Des Moines (Bravo) and ICON Water Trails (ICON)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to government partner communities for creating new public art projects that enhance community engagement and interaction with local water trails and access points.

Arts
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$150,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This program provides federal funding to local governments, nonprofits, and tribes for the restoration and maintenance of recreational trails that promote outdoor activities while ensuring public access to natural environments.

Recreation
City or township governments
Travel Nevada Rural Marketing Grant Program
$1,500,000
Nevada Division of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides matching funds to rural Nevada organizations and local governments for marketing initiatives that promote tourism and stimulate economic growth in their communities.

Business and Commerce
Special district governments
Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program
$1,500,000
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private marinas in South Carolina to develop and improve facilities for transient recreational boaters, enhancing access to waterways and supporting local economies.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses