Federal Recreation Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state governments in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for land conservation projects that protect vital natural resources and enhance public benefits in the Highlands Region.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for habitat protection and restoration projects in the Great Lakes region, targeting organizations and governments dedicated to conserving native wildlife and ecosystems, particularly migratory birds.

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state conservation agencies in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for land acquisition projects that protect vital natural resources and enhance public access to outdoor recreation in the Highlands Region.

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.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofits or educational institutions in implementing short-term, sports-focused international exchange projects that promote cross-cultural understanding and align with U.S. foreign policy priorities.

This grant provides funding for U.S. nonprofit organizations to implement an international sports exchange program that fosters youth development, leadership, and cultural understanding through sports activities for young people and their coaches from the U.S. and abroad.

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to acquire and protect historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.

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.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative conservation projects across multiple states to protect wildlife, enhance habitats, and promote outdoor recreation participation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Botswana, focusing on using sports to drive economic growth and social inclusion.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for construction and real property acquisition projects that enhance environmental restoration, economic revitalization, and infrastructure improvements following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations to manage international sports exchange programs that promote cultural understanding and diplomacy through athletic engagement.

Leveraging the popularity and penetration of video games in Eastern Europe, the implementer will develop an eSports program at American Spaces in Ukraine. eSports athletes will need professional training to form a talent pipeline to professional teams in Ukraine. In tandem with traditional eSports training, these athletes will receive counter disinformation/conflict resolution training to confront foreign propaganda and disinformation in competitive online gaming spaces. The project will culminate with an eSports tournament and coalition-building event on the sidelines of the tournament.

This grant provides funding to local organizations and nontraditional partners to promote community-led development, enhance equity, and foster innovative solutions in conflict prevention and recovery efforts.

This funding opportunity supports state fish and wildlife agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in developing regional and national conservation projects that enhance wildlife management and promote hunting and recreational shooting participation.

This program provides funding to state and local governments for the acquisition and preservation of historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, ensuring public access and protection for future generations.

This grant provides financial and technical support to a wide range of partners, including governments, nonprofits, and private entities, to remove barriers in waterways and restore aquatic habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems.