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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

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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

May 11, 2026

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
Parks Capital and Open Space Grant
$1,000,000
King County Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides funding to city and town governments, as well as park districts in King County, to develop and improve recreational facilities and open spaces for the community.

Community Development
City or township governments
Hotel-Motel Small Fund
$50,000
Snohomish County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and public agencies in Snohomish County to create tourism-related projects that attract visitors during major events, particularly the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC)
$2,800,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks 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 grant provides funding to local governments in Mississippi to develop or improve public boating access facilities on lakes and rivers.

Recreation
City or township governments
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
Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant
$1,250,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and removal of dams in Vermont, aimed at improving water quality and enhancing public access to waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
State

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
Arts Respond Performance Support
$8,000
Texas Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Texas schools, libraries, and nonprofits in hiring artists for performances or workshops, helping to enrich community arts programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program 
$10,000,000
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) 
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments for developing and improving outdoor recreational facilities in economically disadvantaged urban communities across the United States.

Recreation
City or township governments
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