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State Recreation Grants

Explore 488 grant opportunities

Target Range Grant Program
$1,500,000
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and commercial entities in Louisiana to develop and improve public shooting facilities, ensuring safe and accessible spaces for firearms education and use.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Impact Grant Program
$250,000
Nebraska Tourism Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and community organizations in Nebraska to promote national or international events, attracting out-of-state visitors and enhancing the state's tourism profile.

Community Development
County governments
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 3: Habitat Restoration
$1,500,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for local governments and non-profit organizations to design and construct habitat restoration projects that combat erosion and flooding while benefiting communities and addressing climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Local Share Account (LSA) - Monroe County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Monroe County and its neighboring areas for community development projects that improve quality of life, stimulate local economies, and enhance civic and recreational opportunities, utilizing a portion of gaming revenues.

Community Development
County governments
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP)
$200,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Florida for improving public outdoor recreational opportunities through land acquisition, facility development, and trail construction.

Recreation
City or township governments
Indiana Dunes Tourism Grant Program
$5,000
Indiana Department of Tourism (Indiana Dunes Tourism)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations in Porter County, Indiana, for projects, events, and marketing efforts that attract visitors and boost local tourism.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois SNOW Mobile Grant Program
$120,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational Trail Grant 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations and agencies in Kansas for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities, promoting outdoor activities for all users.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
$1,500,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Florida for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreational spaces, such as parks and trails, to enhance public access and preserve natural resources.

Environment
State governments
MassTrails Grants
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public entities, Native nations, and non-profit organizations in Massachusetts to develop and enhance recreational trails and shared-use pathways, promoting outdoor access and community connectivity.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational Trail Program (RTP)
$250,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, benefiting both motorized and non-motorized users.

Recreation
State governments
Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance Program
$200,000
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides financial and technical support to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and agencies in Utah for planning efforts that enhance outdoor recreation opportunities and access.

Community Development
City or township governments
Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Competitive Grants Program
$25,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support for transportation and related costs to help youth groups attend county and local fairs, promoting agricultural education and careers.

Transportation
City or township governments
Crime Victim Services
Contact for amount
Washington D.C. Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and community-based institutions in Washington, D.C., to support a variety of services aimed at assisting crime victims and enhancing juvenile and criminal justice initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC)
$2,800,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$100,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This program provides funding to support the development and maintenance of recreational trails and facilities across Montana, benefiting both motorized and nonmotorized trail users.

Recreation
County governments
Visit Nebraska Marketing Grant Program
$25,000
Nebraska Tourism Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Nebraska for innovative tourism marketing projects that attract visitors and promote the state's attractions and events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Boating Access Program
Contact for amount
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This grant provides funding to local governments in Mississippi to develop or improve public boating access facilities on lakes and rivers.

Recreation
City or township governments
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$1,250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, county, state, or tribal public agencies in Colorado for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreational areas for permanent public use.

Environment
City or township governments
Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant
$1,250,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and removal of dams in Vermont, aimed at improving water quality and enhancing public access to waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits