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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,042 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

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
Big Sur Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community programs in the Big Sur region of California, focusing on health, education, environmental stewardship, and collaborative services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Outreach and Communications Program
$26,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions, to promote recreational fishing and boating participation while enhancing conservation and safety efforts.

Recreation
State governments
Trees for Kids Grant Program
$2,500
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and local governments for tree planting projects that engage youth in environmental education and conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Zoos, Botanical Gardens & Aquaria (ZBGA) Program
$21,500,000
New York Off of Parks, Rec & Hstrc Pres
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York that manage natural heritage collections, helping them enhance public education and maintain their living and preserved biological specimens.

Environment
Nonprofits
Expanding The Circuit Trails Network
$6,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to engage communities and advocate for the expansion of the Circuit Trails network by adding 75 miles of trails by 2035.

Environment
Nonprofits
Increasing Investment in Philadelphia Parks
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to boost investment in Philadelphia's parks and recreation system, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Foot Locker Foundation’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
$100,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Game On – Community Places to Play Initiative
$100,000
The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations to improve sports facilities in underserved neighborhoods, promoting youth access to organized sports and related development programs.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP)
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) Coastal Resources Divsion
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Georgia for projects that protect and enhance natural resources, parks, and outdoor recreation areas.

Natural Resources
State governments
Youth Development Grant Program
$1,000,000
Events DC
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, to create summer sports programs that engage and empower youth through activities promoting teamwork, leadership, and life skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Grant 2026
$15,316,881
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Environment
State governments
Tourism Marketing Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and partners for marketing projects that attract out-of-town visitors to special events in Janesville, Wisconsin, boosting local tourism and economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Good Grant Program
Contact for amount
Spencer County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Spencer County, Indiana, for community-focused projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Foster City Nonprofit Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Foster City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide essential services, educational programs, and community health initiatives to enhance the well-being of Foster City residents.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
614 Beautiful Grant
$15,000
Neighborhood Design Center (NDC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This grant provides funding for community-driven beautification projects in Columbus, Ohio, empowering residents and local organizations to enhance public spaces and foster neighborhood connectivity.

Community Development
Individuals
Recreational Trails Program
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Florida for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
The Levitt AMP Music Series Grant
$40,000
Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations in small to mid-sized towns to host free outdoor music series that promote community engagement and inclusivity in underused public spaces.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fremont Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fremont Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Fremont, Nebraska, for projects that enhance community improvement, education, health, recreation, social services, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Local Share Account (LSA) - Northampton and Lehigh Counties
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Northampton and Lehigh Counties for community improvement and economic development projects that enhance quality of life and create jobs.

Community Development
County governments

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