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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,288 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
$50,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to promote outdoor recreation and heritage tourism in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, fostering community economic development and enhancing visitor experiences.

Community Development
State governments
Conservation and Forestry Program Support (2026-2031) for Environmental Natural Resources Management Division, Directorate of Public Works, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Program to support conservation and forestry efforts at Fort Polk, Louisiana, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while facilitating military training.

Natural Resources
Exclusive - see details
Community Funding Partnership General Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado River Water Conservation District (CRD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports multi-purpose water projects on Colorado's Western Slope that enhance water conservation, infrastructure, and community resilience in preparation for a hotter and drier future.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Capacity Building for Trail Organizations Mini Grant Program
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania to enhance trail management, community engagement, and organizational capacity through various capacity-building activities and small infrastructure improvements.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Community Schoolyards Grant Program
$3,800,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and public school districts in Colorado to create innovative, accessible schoolyards that serve as community spaces for learning and recreation, particularly in underserved areas impacted by mineral development.

Community Development
Independent school districts
U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Australia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that promote flag football, combat antisemitism through education, or strengthen partnerships with Pacific Islands, targeting organizations and individuals in Australia and the U.S. who can engage American expertise and cultural elements.

Education
Nonprofits
Coastal Partnership Initiative Grant Program
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Florida's coastal counties and municipalities, along with eligible partners, for innovative projects that protect and manage coastal resources and enhance community resilience.

Environment
County governments
Recreational Trails Program
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 24, 2026

This competitive reimbursement grant provides federal funding to support the development, maintenance, and renovation of recreational trails and related facilities across Florida, benefiting local communities and outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreation
City or township governments
Beaches Funding Program
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 24, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Florida local governments for beach and inlet management projects aimed at protecting and restoring critically eroded coastal areas.

Natural Resources
County governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$1,500,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 24, 2026

This grant provides funding to Florida's local governments for outdoor recreation and conservation projects, such as parks and trails, to benefit the general public.

Recreation
County governments
Building Communities Grants Programs: Recreational Facilities Grants Program
$25,000
Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 24, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Vermont for capital projects that enhance recreational facilities, requiring a matching contribution from other funding sources.

Recreation
City or township governments
Youth Sports and Education Grant Program
$51,329
Allegany County Youth Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipal youth programs in Allegany County to promote team sports for underserved youth aged 6 to 17, enhancing their physical and mental well-being while fostering community engagement.

Youth
Nonprofits
Lodging Tax Grant
$229,262
Chelan County Commissioners
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for tourism-related events and marketing initiatives that attract visitors to Chelan County.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Florida Forever Grant Program
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This program provides funding for the acquisition and conservation of Florida's natural and cultural lands, aimed at government agencies, conservation organizations, and private citizens willing to sell their property for environmental protection and public recreation.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition Proposition 68 Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that improve outdoor recreation access, preserve cultural resources, and address climate change in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains, prioritizing support for disadvantaged communities.

Natural Resources
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
Pike County Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
Pike County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote tourism and benefit the community in Pike County, targeting individuals, businesses, and organizations with a presence in the area.

Recreation
Individuals
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Grant Program
$11,000,000
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation and public access projects in the Coachella Valley, prioritizing initiatives that benefit disadvantaged communities and protect natural resources.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Youth Development, Sports Education, and Youth Team Sports Program
Contact for amount
Ulster County Youth Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to towns, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations in Ulster County, New York, for youth development and sports education programs aimed at enhancing team sports for local youth.

Youth
City or township governments
Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Program
$1,000,000
Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational or healthcare organizations in Georgia's Appalachian region for community and economic development projects that align with strategic goals and investment priorities.

Community Development
City or township governments

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