Recreation Grants

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in Marshall County, Indiana, to support essential services and address the basic needs of vulnerable families, particularly those who are working but struggling to make ends meet.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that implement projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents in Lyme, New Hampshire, with a focus on community enrichment and innovative initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont for various charitable activities, including capital projects and youth campership programs.

Grants for Workforce Development Innovation Initiatives in the District of Columbia are available to support innovative solutions for residents to enter and sustain employment, ultimately contributing to the District's economy. The grant program encompasses various areas such as youth programs, initiatives for returning citizens and adults with barriers to employment, labor market research, workforce and federal programs, labor standards, unemployment insurance outreach, paid family leave support, and infrastructure job assistance. Service categories include work readiness, job readiness, occupational skills development, job placement assistance, research, and education/outreach efforts.

Medina Foundation Grant Program in Washington funds organizations that support positive pathways for youth, stabilization for families and individuals, and economic opportunities. The foundation prioritizes programs that help youth achieve positive outcomes, ensure basic needs are met, stabilize individuals and families, and provide economic opportunities such as job training, entrepreneurship, and financial education.

Grant Name: Community Response Grant (Minnesota) Offered by: United Way of Bemidji Area Focus Areas: 1. Education: Supporting the achievement of full potential for children, youth, and adults. 2. Basic Needs/Income: Promoting financial stability, increasing self-sufficiency, and providing basic needs/crisis emergency services. 3. Health: Improving people's health and social well-being. Requirements: - Services supported by United Way funds must be clearly defined. - Impact of the services must be documented by the receiving organization.

Grant Opportunity: U.S. Bank Community Possible Grant Program Focus: Addressing racial and economic inequities through workforce education, economic prosperity, neighborhood stability, revitalization, artistic and cultural enrichment, and learning through play. Considerations: Innovation in focus areas, positive community engagement efforts, demonstrated outcomes and impact, service delivery to low-and moderate-income individuals, women and people of color, diversity in management and governing board, financial health of the organization. Funding Types: Operating grants for day-to-day expenses, program/project grants for specific activities with explicit objectives, and capital grants for fixed assets with certain criteria.

This grant provides funding for community projects in Texas that enhance quality of life, focusing on education, health services, social support, and initiatives for youth and the elderly.

The Public Welfare Foundation's Grant Program aims to support community-led, restorative, and racially just approaches to justice in the United States. The focus areas include innovative criminal justice reform in specific states and cities, dismantling structures that have harmed people of color, investing in community-based solutions to reduce mass incarceration, and reframing the narrative around the U.S. criminal justice system through storytelling and journalism.

Topfer Family Foundation Grant Program focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations within the program areas of Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Youth Enrichment, Children’s Health, Aging In Place, and Job Training & Support. Eligible applicants must be exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. The foundation primarily invests in communities where the family resides, including the greater Austin, Texas and greater Chicago, Illinois metropolitan areas. Additionally, they have started providing grants to organizations in Denver, CO and Broward County, FL. For more information and to apply for a grant, visit Topfer Family Foundation's website.

Glendale Pandemic Response Small Business Assistance Program in Arizona offers grants for working capital, including payroll, lease payments, business loan payments, utilities, and inventory. The program also provides access to high-quality webinars and workshops in English and Spanish, offering practical tips for small businesses to improve their economic position, recover from interruptions/closures, and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Scherman Foundation's Core Fund Arts Program in New York City supports a diverse range of professional performing arts organizations and a limited number of visual arts groups. The program prioritizes excellence and innovation, providing general operating support to empower artistic leaders with flexible funding. It aims to enrich the city's spirit, create sustainable communities, impact social wellbeing and cohesion, and serve as an economic engine while attracting emerging and established artists and art lovers from around the world. The program supports small groups dedicated to the work of a single artist, larger producing entities, museums, and organizations that sustain the creative life.

South Carolina: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Donor-Advised Fund Grants are available for project proposals within Horry County. The fund supports local grassroots programs and seeks to invest in civic innovators addressing funding priorities such as attracting and retaining talented individuals, expanding economic opportunity, and fostering a culture of engagement. The design of places is considered crucial in achieving these goals.

The Special Event Fee Relief Fund is a grant opportunity launched by Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). It is a $1.5 million investment aimed at supporting events that celebrate the culture of the District of Columbia and support local communities. The fund provides financial assistance to organizers of festivals and outdoor special events to cover event expenses. To be eligible, events must occur between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024, be free and open to the public (partially ticketed events may also be eligible), celebrate DC culture or have significant economic impact on the District, not primarily aim to generate revenue or serve as a fundraiser for an organization, foster an inclusive experience, not be religiously affiliated in a way that excludes other faiths or lack thereof, and receive services from at least one eligible DC Government agency. All eligible events must also obtain a DLCP Special Events License and approval from the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) Mayor's Special Events Task Group (MSETG) if street closures are required. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis between October 1, 2023, and September 1, 2024, with a minimum of 30 days in advance for events occurring November 15, 2023, onwards. DMPED will directly cover unpaid DC Government fees for approved events. For inquiries about the grant opportunity, please contact specialeventfund@dc.gov.

Humanities Montana Research Fellowship supports projects with a central focus in the humanities, a clearly defined theme, and involvement of professional humanists. Projects must include a public program, publicity, and evaluation plans where appropriate. There is a 1:1 cost-share requirement and applications involving Native American communities or cultures must demonstrate their involvement or address why they are not involved. Humanities Montana cannot fund projects focusing on personal concerns, non-public meetings, construction or operating expenses of existing organizations, lobbying or direct social action, one-sided treatment of an issue, fundraising for profit-making groups, alcoholic beverages or entertainment costs, and candidates running for political office.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working with local governments in South Carolina to attract new sporting events that boost local economies and improve residents' quality of life.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities serving Wyandot County, Ohio, for projects that address community needs in areas such as education, health, culture, and economic development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development and improvement of public recreational trails and facilities, targeting local, state, and federal agencies, as well as qualified nonprofits and private organizations.

This fund provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Rush County, Indiana, to promote athletic training and competition for amateur athletes, especially underprivileged youth, fostering healthier lifestyles and educational opportunities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community-based entities that enhance the well-being of residents in the Boyertown Area School District through health, social, recreational, and safety initiatives.