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Federal Recreation Grants

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Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal

Application Deadline

May 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create adaptive sports programs for disabled Veterans and members of the Armed Forces, enhancing their independence and quality of life through recreational activities.

Recreation
State governments
FY2025 ABPP - Preservation Planning Grants
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to various organizations and governments for projects that preserve and interpret historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict across the United States.

Recreation
State governments
Cultural And Natural Resources Support At The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California
$300,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance cultural and natural resource management at a major Marine Corps training facility in California, focusing on archaeological collections and wildlife protection programs.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (2026-2029)
$940,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior Business Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that monitor and manage subsistence fisheries in Alaska, prioritizing collaboration with Alaska Native Organizations, rural nonprofits, and Tribal Governments.

Animal Welfare
State governments
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants)
$750,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (National Veterans Sports Programs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create and manage equine therapy programs aimed at improving the well-being and quality of life for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces.

Health
Nonprofits
FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures - Preservation Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2024

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

Grant Title: FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures - Preservation Grants aims to provide funding to preserve nationally significant historic properties and collections in the United States.

Recreation
State governments
2025 Preservation Technology and Training Cooperative Agreements
$50,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that advance preservation technologies and training for cultural resources, targeting state, local, and tribal governments, educational institutions, and public entities in the U.S.

Recreation
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Environmental Quality Protection- Bureau wide
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various governmental and nonprofit organizations for projects that assess and mitigate hazards from abandoned mines on public lands, promoting environmental restoration and public health.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services- Bureau wide
$70,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance recreational access and visitor experiences on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, targeting state and local governments, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

Recreation
State governments
Designing for Democratic Resilience and Renewal
$1,000,000
DOS-PA (Bureau of Global Public Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 22, 2024

Date Added

Apr 10, 2024

Drawing on the science of prebunking and the popularity and penetration of video games, the implementer will develop an evergreen game in a sandbox platform, with an existing fan base, in which participants play a game that builds cognitive resilience to authoritarianism and promotes democratic norms and values. The game will increase player skepticism of foreign propaganda and disinformation by increasing player media literacy and digital safety.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan Implementation U.S. Army Garrison, Alaska (SOW 25-01)
$385,620
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various conservation and resource management projects aimed at improving military training lands in Alaska, benefiting eligible organizations and individuals involved in environmental stewardship and recreational access.

Natural Resources
State governments
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
$750,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (National Veterans Sports Programs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create and manage adaptive sports programs for disabled Veterans and members of the Armed Forces, enhancing their independence and quality of life through sports activities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
National Outreach and Communications Program
$26,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions, to promote recreational fishing and boating participation while enhancing conservation and safety efforts.

Recreation
State governments
Catalyst Program Grant
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
State governments
Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Planning Assistance Program (RERC)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides planning assistance to rural towns and small communities in the U.S. to strengthen their outdoor recreation economies and revitalize their downtown areas through expert consultation and strategic planning.

Recreation
City or township governments
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement equine therapy programs aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of disabled veterans and active-duty service members.

Health
State governments
Energy Storage Integration Prize
$200,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This competition provides funding to companies and coalitions developing innovative technologies that improve the integration of energy storage systems with the electricity grid, promoting a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

Energy
State governments
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments