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State Recreation Grants

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Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant
$100,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations that promote outdoor access and inclusivity for marginalized youth and their families in Colorado.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Marketing Partnership Program - Balance of State
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local tourism promotion groups outside of Cook County to enhance tourism marketing initiatives that attract visitors and boost regional economic activity.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Recreational Trails Program Grant
$100,000
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, for the development and maintenance of recreational trails that enhance public access, safety, and connectivity across North Carolina.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Blueprint to Build - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$4,000,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small Kansas communities for constructing new community centers that serve low- to moderate-income residents, utilizing pre-designed architectural plans to streamline the process.

Community Development
City or township governments
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to marinas, boatyards, and public agencies in Vermont to improve facilities for managing recreational boater waste, ensuring cleaner waterways and better services for boaters.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ROOTS Competitive Grant: Rural Opportunities for Optimal Transformation in Students' Health
$10,000
Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE)
State

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to rural PK-12 schools in Oklahoma to improve physical education, health, and wellness programs, enhancing student fitness and access to quality instruction.

Education
Independent school districts
Public Works Grants
$1,500,000
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to cities, townships, Tribal governments, and other governmental entities in Minnesota's Iron Range area for essential infrastructure projects that foster long-term economic development.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Local Government Grant Program
$1,000,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Mar 11, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in Oregon for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of outdoor parks and recreation facilities to enhance community access and quality of life.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Pond Program Grants
$40,000
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and community organizations in Montana to create and improve fishing ponds, promoting public access and recreational fishing, especially for families and youth.

Recreation
State governments
Fire on the Forty Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to private landowners in Mississippi to implement prescribed burning practices that enhance wildlife habitats and reduce wildfire risks.

Natural Resources
Individuals
State Park And Forest Heritage Trust Fund Grant Program For Friends Groups
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit Friends Groups dedicated to maintaining and operating Wisconsin's state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Target Range Grants
$250,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides financial support to various public and private entities in Texas for planning and constructing accessible target ranges that promote recreational shooting sports for the general public.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Proposition 68 Grant Program
$4,000,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This funding provides financial support for projects that restore natural resources, enhance public access to outdoor recreation, and promote community resilience against wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Route 66 Grant Program
$209,327
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois for enhancing and promoting the historic Route 66 tourism experience in preparation for its centennial celebration in 2026.

Recreation
Exclusive - see details
Urban Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and organizations for projects that enhance community development, transportation, housing, and social services in economically distressed areas of Connecticut.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greenway and Trails Technical Assistance Program
$20,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to coalitions of local governments, organizations, and stakeholders in Illinois to plan and develop greenways and trails that promote conservation, recreation, and community connectivity.

Recreation
State governments
Motorboat Gas Tax Grant Program
$100,000
Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in Wyoming for the development and improvement of public boating facilities, enhancing access to water-based recreational activities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Vibrant Spaces Grant
$50,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to municipalities in Wisconsin for creating or improving public spaces that enhance community engagement and stimulate local economic activity.

Community Development
City or township governments
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of habitat restoration and enhancement projects across California, aimed at protecting wildlife and improving ecological health, and is available to organizations capable of implementing such initiatives.

Environment
State governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$3,000,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments in Maryland for outdoor recreation projects, including land acquisition and the development or renovation of recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments