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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

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Wheeling Heritage’s Partnership Grant Program
$1,000
Wheeling Heritage
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that promote historic preservation, community development, and the arts in Wheeling, West Virginia, supporting individuals, businesses, and organizations working to enhance the city's cultural and historical identity.

Community Development
Individuals
City of Vancouver Lodging Tax Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Vancouver Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This program provides financial support to organizations and event organizers in Vancouver, Washington, to promote tourism through cultural events, festivals, and the development of tourism-related facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Outreach and Communications Program
$26,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions, to promote recreational fishing and boating participation while enhancing conservation and safety efforts.

Recreation
State governments
Community Grants Program
$150,000
Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities for innovative projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Onondaga and Madison counties, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program
$50,000
Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont municipalities, nonprofits, and government entities for the development, restoration, and maintenance of public recreational trails, including projects for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Recreation
State governments
Municipal Park and Trail Improvements in Pennsylvania
$250,000
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for improving and developing public parks and recreational trails.

Recreation
City or township governments
Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation Grant
$100,000
Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, tribes, and local organizations in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to develop and improve trails and parks for community recreational use.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants – Play Area Grants
$300,000
Hennepin County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local government entities in Hennepin County for projects that create or improve youth play areas and athletic facilities, promoting increased access to recreational activities for children and teenagers.

Recreation
City or township governments
Blackford County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Blackford County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides funding for community projects in Blackford County, Indiana, focusing on areas such as education, health, and human services, with a preference for initiatives that demonstrate collaboration and broad community impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
WalkWorks
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania municipalities and planning organizations for developing plans that improve safe access for walking, biking, and public transit, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Lake Tahoe License Plate Program
$2,000,000
Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to public agencies and non-profit organizations for projects that protect and improve the natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Attraction Development Grants
$146,000
Kansas Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and businesses in Kansas to create or improve tourism attractions that will draw more visitors and stimulate the local economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, transit authorities, and nonprofits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance community spaces, and support safe routes to school initiatives across Pennsylvania.

Transportation
City or township governments
Harrison & Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund
$15,000
Elk County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help meet basic human needs and improve access to education and safe recreational activities for marginalized groups, particularly children, seniors, and individuals with special needs, especially in the wake of the pandemic.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Red Coats’ Community Grant
$15,000
THE PLAYERS
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Northeast Florida to support impactful community programs and projects that address local needs.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Lumber Heritage Region Mini-Grant Program
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale projects that celebrate and preserve the lumber heritage and natural beauty of 15 counties in Pennsylvania, targeting nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Non-Motorized Trails Grants
$250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations in Colorado for projects that create, maintain, and enhance non-motorized trails, promoting public access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
State governments
Hudson River Valley Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant
$250,000
New York State Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley (HRVG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to municipalities and non-profit organizations in selected New York counties for various recreational trail projects, including construction, planning, rehabilitation, and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
City of Thousand Oaks Community Sport Grant
$10,000
City of Thousand Oaks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and school booster clubs in Thousand Oaks to improve local sports facilities and equipment for community benefit.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Grant 2026
$15,316,881
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that aim to conserve Virginia's farmland, forestland, historic sites, natural areas, and open spaces.

Environment
State governments