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Grants for State governments - Recreation

Explore 318 grant opportunities

Donation Mini-Grant (DMG) Program
$50,000
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This program provides funding to North Carolina state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for the permanent protection of critical natural, cultural, and historic resources through land donations and conservation agreements.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Grant Program
$1,000,000
Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, tribes, and agencies in Washington State for projects that protect, restore, and improve public access to aquatic lands and waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
All-Terrain Vehicle Grant Program
Contact for amount
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 9, 2026

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Oregon to improve and expand off-highway vehicle recreation opportunities, including trail maintenance, safety education, and law enforcement services.

Recreation
State governments
Utah Community Parks and Recreation Grant
$200,000
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, tribal governments, and public institutions in Utah for developing and improving community parks and recreational facilities that enhance outdoor access and promote social well-being.

Recreation
City or township governments
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
Target Range Grant Program
$1,500,000
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and commercial entities in Louisiana to develop and improve public shooting and archery facilities, promoting safe and accessible recreational shooting and hunter education.

Recreation
City or township governments
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
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

Not specified

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
City or township governments
T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program
$650,000
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, non-profits, and agencies to develop and improve off-highway vehicle recreational areas and trails on public lands in Florida.

Recreation
State governments
Non-Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at developing, maintaining, and promoting non-motorized recreational trails for public use by local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.

Recreation
State governments
Shooting Range Development Grant Program
$100,000
Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides funding to support the development and improvement of shooting ranges in Arizona, aimed at enhancing public recreational shooting, hunter education, and safe shooting practices.

Recreation
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 to enhance public access and enjoyment.

Environment
City or township governments
Habitat Conservation Projects
$1,000,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation and restoration projects that protect wildlife habitats and enhance public recreational access across Washington State, targeting local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribes.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Upland Game Bird Account Grant
$300,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for projects that improve upland game bird populations and their habitats in California, while also promoting public hunting opportunities.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Sports 4 Life
$10,000
Women’s Sports Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and schools that empower girls of color aged 11 to 18 through sports, promoting their health, leadership, and confidence.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

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