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Grants for State governments - Recreation

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Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund
$3,600,000
Kern Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the native Kern River rainbow trout population and improve their habitat and water quality in the Upper Kern River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Special Presenter Initiatives
$5,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Grants - Plan Development Grants
$250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Colorado non-profits and government entities in collaborating on conservation and recreation planning to enhance outdoor experiences and engage underrepresented communities.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Office of the Budget
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This state-funded program provides financial assistance for large-scale economic, cultural, and community improvement projects in Pennsylvania that create jobs and enhance regional development.

Community Development
State governments
Neighborhood Improvement Grant
$20,000
City of Valparaiso
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Valparaiso residents for community-driven projects that enhance public spaces and foster neighborhood engagement.

Science and Technology
County governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$600,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and organizations in Nebraska for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational spaces, promoting outdoor access and environmental preservation for all residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Placemaking Grant Program
$15,000
Metro
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based organizations in the Portland region to implement arts and culture initiatives that empower historically marginalized communities and strengthen local connections.

Arts
Nonprofits
Dane G. Hansen Foundation Community Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding for community projects in Northwest Kansas that enhance education, healthcare, social services, environmental conservation, and cultural initiatives, with a focus on strong local involvement and volunteerism.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Grants
$2,500
Lifeline Grants Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in five Michigan counties and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for marginalized communities, with grants available for operational costs, educational events, and DEI training.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Wetlands for Wildlife Grants
$1,121,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and enhance wetlands and riparian areas in Colorado, benefiting waterfowl and improving public hunting opportunities, and is open to various organizations, including government agencies and nonprofits.

Environment
State governments
General Operating Support
$25,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Kansas to enhance their programming and strengthen the state's cultural infrastructure.

Arts
Independent school districts
Land And Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Ohio for outdoor recreation projects, helping them acquire, develop, or rehabilitate public parks and recreational areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
Open‑Space Lands Preservation Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Virginia Outdoors Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals, organizations, and local governments in Virginia for projects that permanently protect farms, forests, and recreational spaces through various legal means.

Environment
Individuals
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grants
$35,000
Guernsey Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in specific Iowa counties to support initiatives in social issues, education, family life, community betterment, and health and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
$1,250,000
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Florida's local governments for improving public boating access and infrastructure in coastal and inland waterways.

Recreation
City or township governments
Wildfires Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in restoring ecosystems and improving resilience in areas of the Angeles National Forest affected by past wildfires.

Environment
Nonprofits
Bernick’s Beverages and Vending Fund Grants
$40,000
Bernick Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in specific Minnesota and Wisconsin communities to enhance youth education and promote health and fitness initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Community Giving Program
Contact for amount
Coral Gables Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations that implement projects addressing community needs in Coral Gables, focusing on areas such as arts, education, historic preservation, and social services.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits