Recreation Grants

This funding opportunity supports creative individuals and organizations in Miami to develop community-focused events and installations that enhance cultural engagement and artistic expression in Downtown Miami.

This program provides financial support to tourism-related businesses and organizations in Augusta County, Virginia, for innovative marketing campaigns and facility upgrades that enhance visitor experiences and attract more tourists.

The “Love Your Block” micro-grant program is administered by BMORE Beautiful, a Baltimore City initiative focused on community engagement and neighborhood beautification. The program invites applications from resident-led neighborhood groups and community organizations seeking to implement small-scale improvement projects that benefit the public and enhance curb appeal through cleanliness and aesthetic improvements. The 2025 grant cycle encourages creative and impactful projects designed to beautify Baltimore’s neighborhoods while fostering civic pride and participation. The initiative supports a broad range of beautification efforts, with a clear emphasis on public benefit and volunteer involvement. Projects eligible for funding may include the creation or enhancement of green spaces like community gardens and flower beds, streetscaping efforts such as tree pit maintenance and neighborhood signage upgrades, and community art projects including small murals or painted public benches. Additional eligible projects involve improving pedestrian pathways, creating safe walking routes to schools, installing wayfinding signage, and increasing neighborhood safety through lighting fixture repairs or installations. Proposals should be well-defined, executable within the implementation period, and designed to be completed by December 15, 2025. Applicants may request funding between $500 and $1,500 per project. However, funding cannot be used for staff time, administrative fees, rent, utilities, home façade improvements, block parties, or the purchase of community cleanup tools like gloves and trash grabbers. For those materials, applicants are directed to contact BMORE Beautiful separately. Funded projects must submit a final report that includes receipts, a final budget, before-and-after photos of the revitalized block, and qualitative data such as volunteer participation, waste removal metrics, and green space improvements. This report is mandatory and must also be submitted by December 15, 2025. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing with the State of Maryland or must work with a fiscal sponsor that meets this criterion. Each application must include a completed form, an image of the proposed project site, a recent signed W9 form, and an IRS Determination Letter. If using a fiscal sponsor, the application must also include a letter of support and a copy of the sponsor’s IRS Determination Letter. Incomplete submissions or those missing required documentation will not be considered. The application window for the 2025 grant cycle opens on June 23 and closes on August 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee between August 11 and August 15, with award notifications issued on August 22. Successful applicants must submit their award agreements and register for the required workday by August 29. The implementation period begins on September 19 and runs through December 1, 2025. Completed application packets must be submitted via email to BMOREBeautiful@baltimorecity.gov or delivered to BMORE Beautiful at 1 N. Charles Street, 13th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201. Questions about the application process can be directed to Natasha Neale or Brandi Welsh at the provided email address. Interested groups are encouraged to apply early, as funding is limited and competitive.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC that provide youth sports and arts programs, helping to enrich the lives of local children and youth through structured activities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative service area for community-focused projects in areas like education, health, and environmental causes.

This grant provides financial support to Virginia's Destination Marketing Organizations to create marketing campaigns that boost tourism during the off-season, specifically targeting small businesses and lodging partners.

This funding opportunity supports Virginia's historic sites, museums, and tourism organizations in marketing initiatives that promote visitation and participation in a statewide livestream event commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

This program provides funding to Destination Marketing Organizations in Virginia to develop outdoor recreation projects that enhance local tourism and community engagement.

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that promote sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to outdoor spaces in the Sierra-Cascade Region.

This program provides financial support to established festivals and special events in Virginia to enhance tourism and attract visitors, requiring a partnership with local lodging and a commitment to marketing outside the region.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions to support community improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Somerset, Wisconsin.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that deliver essential services and support to individuals with disabilities, focusing on areas such as housing, education, transportation, and assistive devices.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Colorado to support infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being, particularly in rural or low-income areas.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and government entities in select towns of the Lower St. Croix Valley to implement community-enhancing projects that improve residents' quality of life and foster civic engagement.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for innovative community projects that enhance the quality of life in the Stillwater Area, benefiting local residents and organizations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, tribes, and local organizations in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to develop and improve trails and parks for community recreational use.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Illinois for acquiring land or conservation easements to protect and enhance natural habitats and wildlife areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create accessible outdoor experiences in California State Parks for historically underserved communities facing transportation and access challenges.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Program to support natural resource management and conservation efforts at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the native Kern River rainbow trout population and improve their habitat and water quality in the Upper Kern River Basin.