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State Recreation Grants

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Parks, Preservation and Heritage in New York
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and not-for-profit organizations in New York for the development and improvement of parks, historic properties, and heritage areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Athletics Facilities Program
$1,500,000
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit entities for the development and renovation of outdoor athletic facilities that primarily benefit youth up to age eighteen, promoting community access and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program 2026-2027
$250,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations in Virginia to implement or enhance programs that reduce firearm violence through prevention and intervention strategies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in North Carolina to create or expand after-school and summer programs that offer academic support and enrichment activities for K-12 students, particularly those in high-poverty areas and low-performing schools.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Programs
$30,000
America 250 North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in North Carolina for projects that celebrate the state's historical contributions and promote community engagement in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Science and Technology
County governments
Be Outside, Idaho Grant
$2,500
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support for teachers, librarians, daycare facilities, and organizations in Idaho to create outdoor and environmental education projects that connect children with nature.

Recreation
County governments
Market New York Tourism Grant Program
$7,000,000
New York Empire State Development (ESD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, and businesses in New York to promote tourism through marketing initiatives, special events, and business gatherings that attract visitors to the state.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Green Acres Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for acquiring and preserving open spaces to enhance recreation and conservation efforts in communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Outdoor Equity Grant Program
$100,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations that create inclusive outdoor experiences and career opportunities for underserved youth and families in Colorado.

Community Development
City or township governments
VTC VA250 Tourism Marketing Program
$10,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to Virginia-based organizations for marketing commemorative events and programs celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, focusing on themes of history, freedom, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Arts
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Recreational Trails Program Educational Funding
$300,000
New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in New York State for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for various user groups.

Recreation
State governments
Florida Communities Trust
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to Florida communities for acquiring land to protect natural resources, improve recreational access, and preserve cultural and historical sites.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Forests Program
$3,000,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

This program provides funding to communities in Washington State for the acquisition and long-term preservation of working forestlands, promoting sustainable timber use, environmental resilience, and public recreational opportunities.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Land Acquisitions
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at conserving California's wildlife and enhancing public access to natural areas, available to nonprofits, government agencies, Native American tribes, and select private landowners.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
County Committees
$10,000
America 250 North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and county committees in North Carolina to create community-focused programs and activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of key events from the Revolutionary War period.

Recreation
County governments
Recreational Trails Program Grant
$200,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, state, federal, and Tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to develop and improve trail systems for outdoor recreation across Oregon.

Recreation
State governments
Off-Highway Vehicles Grant Program
$1,000,000
Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Nevada for projects that improve and maintain off-highway vehicle trails and infrastructure, promoting safe and responsible recreational use.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Arkansas Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Arkansas communities for projects that improve transportation options and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Transportation
City or township governments
Donation Mini-Grant (DMG) Program
$50,000
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This program provides funding to North Carolina state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for the permanent protection of critical natural, cultural, and historic resources through land donations and conservation agreements.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Public Beach Restoration Grant Program
$1,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides funding to public agencies for beach restoration projects that protect California's coastline and enhance public access to recreational beaches.

Environment
County governments