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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,142 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

Support to Partners – Shenandoah River Watershed
$200,000
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies for projects that improve public access and recreational opportunities along the Shenandoah River and its tributaries.

Natural Resources
County governments
Rut Grants
$3,500
The Rut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that promote community engagement, environmental stewardship, and inclusivity in trail running, particularly for youth and underserved groups.

Recreation
Individuals
OHV Partnership Grants
Contact for amount
Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding supports federal land managers and approved NGOs in Wyoming to enhance motorized trail management through education, enforcement, and maintenance of off-road vehicle trails during the summer season.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in North Carolina to create or expand after-school and summer programs that offer academic support and enrichment activities for K-12 students, particularly those in high-poverty areas and low-performing schools.

Education
Independent school districts
Motorboat Gas Tax Grant Program
$100,000
Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in Wyoming for the development and improvement of public boating facilities, enhancing access to water-based recreational activities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Contact for amount
Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Wyoming for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreation lands and facilities, promoting enhanced access to recreational opportunities for the community.

Recreation
City or township governments
Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund
$2,500
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial reimbursement for public school and charter school field trips to educational sites in North Carolina, prioritizing Title I schools to enhance experiential learning for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Sorenson Legacy Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Sorenson Legacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public schools to support projects in education, innovation, health care, and community development, primarily in Utah.

Community Development
Nonprofits
F26AS00013 FY 2026 Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Notice of Funding Opportunity
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and territorial agencies for building and maintaining facilities that help manage sewage from recreational boats, promoting water quality and environmental protection.

Environment
State governments
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program competition for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This grant provides funding to state and tribal governments to encourage private landowners to open their agricultural and forest lands for wildlife-related recreation while improving habitat quality.

Natural Resources
State governments
Community Gardens Project
$30,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural and tribal community leaders in North Dakota to create community gardens that improve access to healthy food and promote overall wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
Community-Based Walking Program
$125,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for rural and Tribal organizations in North Dakota to create and implement structured walking programs that promote health and wellness in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program
$15,000
Natural Lands
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania for projects that promote conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement within the Schuylkill Highlands region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Signature Events Grant Program
$100,000
Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and for-profit businesses to host large-scale events in Hawai‘i that promote tourism, showcase local culture, and generate economic impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Enrichment Grant Program
$25,000
Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Hawai‘i for community-based projects that promote tourism while enhancing cultural, social, and economic vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Carroll County Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Carroll County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and eligible educational institutions for projects that enhance the quality of life in Carroll County, Ohio.

Community Development
Nonprofits
F26AS00007-NAWCA 2026 US Small Grants
$250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations and individuals for projects that protect and restore wetlands and habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
Soccer Field Grant Program
Contact for amount
FC Cincinnati Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations creating mini pitches or soccer fields in the community, promoting inclusive access to soccer for children of all ages and abilities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Historic Theater Capital Grant Program
$75,000
Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This grant provides financial support for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic theaters in Washington state, benefiting property owners, nonprofit organizations, and local governments committed to maintaining these cultural landmarks.

Arts
Nonprofits
Healthy Spaces Grant
$50,000
Obici Healthcare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Virginia and North Carolina to create or improve community spaces that promote physical activity and healthy eating for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits

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