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Grants for State governments - Recreation

Explore 286 grant opportunities

Community Grants
$3,000
Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation is offering grants up to $3,000 to individuals, groups, and organizations for projects that enhance parks, trails, and recreational opportunities on Bainbridge Island, with applications due by October 1, 2024.

Recreation
Individuals
Tahoe for All
$150,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved communities facing barriers to accessing recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Chi–Cal Rivers Fund
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions in the Chicago and Calumet region to implement conservation projects that improve waterways, enhance natural habitats, and engage communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tourist Development Council Grant Program
$35,000
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs (Tourist Development Council)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and select for-profit entities for projects that promote tourism and enhance Miami-Dade County's appeal as a travel destination.

Arts
Nonprofits
Stories Grants
$10,000
Alaska Humanities Forum
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides $10,000 to Alaska-based nonprofit organizations and tribal governments to support storytelling projects that highlight underrepresented narratives and foster community connections in Alaska.

Arts
County governments
Recreational Trail Grant 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations and agencies in Kansas for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities, promoting outdoor activities for all users.

Recreation
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
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
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
State governments
Lodging Tax Annual Grant Program
Contact for amount
San Juan County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects and events that promote tourism in San Juan County, enhancing visitor experiences and increasing overnight stays.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$1,250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, county, state, or tribal public agencies in Colorado for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreational areas for permanent public use.

Environment
City or township governments
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 Everywhere Program
$20,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Kansas to support a variety of arts projects that enhance student success, boost the economy, and enrich communities through creative expression.

Arts
Independent school districts
Energy Storage Integration Prize
$200,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This competition provides funding to companies and coalitions developing innovative technologies that improve the integration of energy storage systems with the electricity grid, promoting a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

Energy
State 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
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
Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program
$39,550
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to promote tourism through innovative marketing initiatives and events that attract visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Recreation Trails Program (RTP)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to government agencies, nonprofits, and private operators for developing and maintaining public recreational trails, with a focus on enhancing outdoor access and conservation efforts.

Recreation
Individuals