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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,093 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

The Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant Program
$25,000
Montana Department of Commerce Destination MT Division
State

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2025

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This program provides funding to support local events in Montana that attract tourists and boost the economy, particularly in rural and under-visited areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program
$75,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in Connecticut for projects that manage and control aquatic invasive species and harmful algal blooms, while promoting public education and awareness.

Environment
City or township governments
Local-Motion Grant Program
$2,400
City of Bloomington Transportation Commission (TC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This program provides funding to local nonprofits, businesses, and neighborhood associations in Bloomington for projects that promote walking and biking as integral parts of community life.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Small & Major Grants
Contact for amount
Knox County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in Knox County, Ohio, to implement impactful projects in areas such as education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
North Central Greenways Implementation Grant
$25,000
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in six Pennsylvania counties to develop and enhance greenways, trails, and active transportation networks.

Environment
County governments
Play Fund
$25,000
The Toy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports children's hospitals and healthcare facilities in the U.S. to implement play-based projects that enhance the emotional well-being of economically disadvantaged children undergoing medical care.

Youth
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Massachusetts municipalities, state agencies, and federally recognized Indian tribes for projects that enhance public outdoor recreation and conservation efforts, with a focus on climate resilience.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$200,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local, state, federal, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop and improve trail systems for recreational access and environmental stewardship across Oregon.

Recreation
County governments
Community Investment Trust Community Grant
$20,000
City of Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust (CIT)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for projects that improve the community's quality of life through social welfare, education, recreation, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hotel/Community Grant Program
$10,000
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This program provides financial support to hotels in DuPage County to attract new meetings, conferences, and sports events, boosting local tourism and economic activity.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Newport Community Grants
Contact for amount
City of Newport Grants Office
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Newport, Rhode Island, that provide impactful services to low- and moderate-income residents, focusing on community well-being, economic development, and cultural enrichment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program 2026
$129,143,906
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (United States Coast Guard )
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

Date Added

Oct 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state authorities for initiatives aimed at improving boating safety and reducing accidents on waterways.

Recreation
State governments
Grand County Colorado Tourism Board (GCCTB) Marketing and Special Events Grant
Contact for amount
Grand County Colorado Tourism Board
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations for marketing initiatives and special events that promote tourism and encourage overnight stays in Grand County, Colorado.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strava x She Sends Foundation โ€œStrive for Moreโ€ Grant Program
$5,000
The She Sends Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to young female off-road cyclists in the U.S. to help them pursue elite-level competition by covering costs for equipment, training, and race travel.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals
Tourism Development Grant
$1,500
Muskingum County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit, for-profit, and municipal organizations in Muskingum County, Ohio, to promote tourism through marketing and event initiatives that attract visitors and boost local economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Statewide Public Access Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofits, and conservation organizations in Pennsylvania for improving public access to fishing and boating facilities across the state.

Recreation
City or township governments
MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program
$75,000
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for habitat improvement projects on conserved private and municipal lands in Massachusetts, aimed at enhancing wildlife habitats and promoting biodiversity.

Environment
Nonprofits
Open Space Fund Grant Cycle
$2,035,750
Johnston County Parks and Open Space Department (Johnston County, NC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in Johnston County, North Carolina, for capital improvements and land acquisitions that enhance recreational access and environmental stewardship for residents.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Canoe Access Development Fund
$5,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Western Pennsylvania to develop and improve safe and accessible canoe and kayak access sites on local rivers and streams.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Wildlife Viewing Grants Program
$5,000
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations for projects that enhance public wildlife viewing opportunities and promote conservation of Georgia's nongame wildlife and habitats.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits

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