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State Recreation Grants

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Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Program
$20,000
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides financial support to Rhode Island agricultural businesses and nonprofits for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to help reduce energy costs and promote sustainability.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Off-Highway Vehicle Program (OHV)
$500,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle parks and trails in Illinois, targeting local governments, private clubs, and individuals to promote responsible recreational use.

Recreation
County governments
Waste Tire Grant Program
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and K–12 schools in Kansas for purchasing and installing products made from recycled waste tires, promoting sustainability and reducing waste in community outdoor spaces.

Environment
County governments
Vermont Watershed Grant Program
$10,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and community groups in Vermont for projects that protect and enhance the health of local watersheds, including lakes, rivers, and streams.

Environment
Nonprofits
Marketing to Attract Marquis Events (MTAME)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations and businesses in Pennsylvania to host major events that attract tourism and promote economic development in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
General Operating Support
$25,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Kansas to enhance their programming and strengthen the state's cultural infrastructure.

Arts
Independent school districts
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Floating Restroom Grant Program
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities managing public lakes and reservoirs in California to install and maintain accessible floating restrooms for boaters.

Environment
City or township governments
Land And Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Ohio for outdoor recreation projects, helping them acquire, develop, or rehabilitate public parks and recreational areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
Montana Shooting Range Grant Program
$30,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to shooting clubs, local governments, private organizations, and school districts in Montana to develop and improve shooting ranges, promoting recreational shooting sports across the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Watchable Wildlife Grant Program
$30,000
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance wildlife viewing experiences on public lands in Washington State, particularly those that engage underserved communities and promote environmental stewardship.

Environment
County governments
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities Grant Program
$425,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Massachusetts municipalities for acquiring, developing, or renovating public parks and outdoor recreational spaces to enhance community access and climate resilience.

Energy
City or township governments
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2025)
$17,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to implement habitat restoration projects that enhance fish populations, particularly anadromous species, in California's waterways.

Education
Nonprofits
Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
$1,250,000
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Florida's local governments for improving public boating access and infrastructure in coastal and inland waterways.

Recreation
City or township governments
Park and Trail Partnership Grants
$300,000
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing and maintaining New York's public parks, trails, and historic sites through various improvement and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for private sector businesses in Illinois to develop projects that boost tourism and drive economic growth in the state.

Community Development
Nonprofits
County Opportunity Grant Program
$800,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides funding to Oregon counties for acquiring, developing, and improving park and recreation areas with overnight camping facilities to enhance public access and ensure safe, sustainable, and inclusive recreational spaces.

Recreation
County governments
Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program
$500,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This state-funded program provides financial support to Maryland local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations for projects that improve bicycle infrastructure and connectivity, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
County governments
International Tourism Grant Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This program provides funding to certified local tourism organizations outside Chicago to boost international marketing efforts and attract global travelers to Illinois.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Rural Catalyst Grant
$500,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce (ND DOC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides funding to rural communities in North Dakota to improve quality of life and stimulate economic development through various projects, with a focus on collaboration and innovative solutions.

Community Development
City or township governments
Lake Michigan Coastal Program Grants
$500,000
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, educational institutions, and nonprofits for projects that protect and restore the Lake Michigan watershed in Indiana.

Environment
Private institutions of higher education