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State Recreation Grants

Explore 617 grant opportunities

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
$175,000
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.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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 program provides funding to local and state government entities in Mississippi for the construction and improvement of public boating facilities, ensuring free access to recreational waterways for all residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Education Grant Program
$25,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Pennsylvania for educational programs that promote fishing and boating participation, particularly targeting underrepresented communities and ensuring accessibility.

Education
Nonprofits
Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program and Michael Erin Busch Fund
$75,000
Maryland Sports Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and sport tourism-related groups in Maryland to host youth and amateur sporting events that boost local tourism and youth participation in sports.

Youth
Nonprofits
Michigan Transportation Alternatives Program
$43,000,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Michigan to develop and improve infrastructure for walking, biking, and community transportation projects that enhance mobility and safety.

Transportation
City or township governments
Non-Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at developing, maintaining, and promoting non-motorized recreational trails for public use by local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.

Recreation
State governments
Shooting Range Development Grant Program
$100,000
Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides funding to support the development and improvement of shooting ranges in Arizona, aimed at enhancing public recreational shooting, hunter education, and safe shooting practices.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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 to enhance public access and enjoyment.

Environment
City or township governments
Habitat Conservation Projects
$1,000,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation and restoration projects that protect wildlife habitats and enhance public recreational access across Washington State, targeting local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribes.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
AmeriCorps Formula Fixed Grant Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects addressing critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Upland Game Bird Account Grant
$300,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for projects that improve upland game bird populations and their habitats in California, while also promoting public hunting opportunities.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Utah Landscape Scale Restoration Competitive Grant Program
$240,000
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to implement collaborative forest restoration projects that improve ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risks on non-federal lands in Utah.

Natural Resources
County governments
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
$15,000,000
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This program provides funding to urban communities in Georgia to create or improve outdoor recreational spaces, particularly in disadvantaged areas, while promoting youth engagement and job training.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$150,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit entities in Ohio for the development and maintenance of recreational trail systems, promoting outdoor access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
City or township governments
Arts Everywhere Program
$20,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions, arts organizations, and community nonprofits in Kansas to promote cultural and artistic activities that enhance student achievement, community development, and workforce readiness.

Arts
Nonprofits
Beaches Funding Program
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 24, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Florida local governments for beach and inlet management projects aimed at protecting and restoring critically eroded coastal areas.

Natural Resources
County governments
Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant
$400,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in designated downtown areas of Oregon for revitalization projects that improve buildings and stimulate economic development, particularly in underserved and rural communities.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Sewage Management Operation and Maintenance Grant
Contact for amount
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to marina operators in California for the maintenance and operation of sewage pumpout systems, ensuring responsible waste management for recreational boaters.

Environment
Small businesses
Cooperative Marketing & Advertising Grant Program​
Contact for amount
New Mexico Tourism Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local and tribal governments, tourism-related nonprofits, and attractions in New Mexico for collaborative marketing efforts that promote the state's tourism under the "New Mexico True" brand.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits