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Grants for State governments - Recreation

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Support to Partners – Shenandoah River Watershed
$200,000
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies for projects that improve public access and recreational opportunities along the Shenandoah River and its tributaries.

Natural Resources
County governments
New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant
Contact for amount
New Mexico Tourism Department
State

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2027

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to New Mexico governmental entities for projects that reduce litter, beautify communities, and engage youth in environmental stewardship.

Environment
City or township governments
Wheeling Heritage Partnership Grant Program
$1,000
Wheeling Heritage
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

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
Climbing Conservation Grant
Contact for amount
Access Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to local organizations, climbers, and agencies working to protect and improve climbing areas across the United States.

Environment
Individuals
F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round
$2,293,362
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state governments in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for land conservation projects that protect vital natural resources and enhance public benefits in the Highlands Region.

Natural Resources
State governments
State Lake Improvement Fund (SLIF) Grants
$1,500,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, as well as Native American Tribes, to improve public boating facilities and enhance water recreation safety across Arizona.

Environment
State governments
Boating Access Grants
$250,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in Texas for the planning and construction of public boating facilities to improve access to recreational waters.

Recreation
County governments
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to public and private operators for the construction and improvement of transient moorage facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet or longer, ensuring they are accessible for short-term stays.

Recreation
City or township governments
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Grant
$5,200,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
Community Pond Program Grants
$40,000
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and community organizations in Montana to create and improve fishing ponds, promoting public access and recreational fishing, especially for families and youth.

Recreation
State governments
Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and not-for-profit organizations in New York for the development and improvement of parks, historic properties, and heritage areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
Target Range Grants
$250,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides financial support to various public and private entities in Texas for planning and constructing accessible target ranges that promote recreational shooting sports for the general public.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Springs Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve health outcomes for underresourced populations in El Paso and Teller Counties, focusing on areas such as food access, physical activity, and affordable housing.

Health
Nonprofits
Greenway and Trails Technical Assistance Program
$20,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to coalitions of local governments, organizations, and stakeholders in Illinois to plan and develop greenways and trails that promote conservation, recreation, and community connectivity.

Recreation
State governments
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of habitat restoration and enhancement projects across California, aimed at protecting wildlife and improving ecological health, and is available to organizations capable of implementing such initiatives.

Environment
State governments
Del Mar Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Del Mar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that enhance community pride, cultural programming, and environmental stewardship in Del Mar, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Youth Shooting Sports Program Needs Assessment Proposal
Contact for amount
Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides essential equipment loans to youth shooting sports programs across the United States to enhance training and participation in various shooting disciplines.

Youth
Nonprofits
EDA Grant Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

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
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (Green Networks)
Contact for amount
Central Arkansas Metroplan (Metroplan)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Central Arkansas city and county governments, nonprofits, and coalitions in projects that enhance green infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality through land preservation, restoration, tree planting, and trail construction.

Environment
City or township governments