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State Recreation Grants

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

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

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.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private entities in North Carolina's coastal counties for the construction and improvement of facilities that support safe and accessible docking for transient recreational boats.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
NatureWorks Grant
$150,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Ohio for the acquisition, development, and improvement of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Undiscovered SC Grant
$200,000
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to South Carolina county and municipal governments to develop and enhance tourism attractions that can draw visitors from outside their local area.

Recreation
County governments
Lower American River Conservancy Program
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore, enhance, and improve public access to the natural and recreational resources of the American River Parkway.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
$1,000,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico for projects that improve outdoor trails and infrastructure, promoting access to nature and enhancing community health and well-being.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grants for Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations for acquiring land and conservation easements to promote environmental protection and public recreational access.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tourist Information Center Grant Program
$15,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit tourism organizations, municipalities, and Native American tribes to help cover operating costs for regional tourist information centers, enhancing services for travelers and boosting local tourism.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program
$100,000
New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism (NJTT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This program provides financial support to New Jersey agritourism businesses that enhance visitor experiences through agricultural education and entertainment, helping to attract tourists and promote local agricultural products.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Local Parks Grants
$2,000,000
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Texas local governments for developing and improving public recreational facilities and parks to enhance community access to outdoor and indoor activities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Local Share Account (LSA) - Monroe County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Monroe County and surrounding areas for community improvement projects that enhance quality of life, stimulate economic development, and improve infrastructure.

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

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to support community and economic development projects in Fayette County, aimed at improving quality of life and creating jobs through local investments from gaming revenues.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
DNREC Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Delaware municipalities, counties, and park districts for projects that improve outdoor recreation facilities and access to parks and trails.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Attraction and Tourism Grant Program
$1,000,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in Iowa for developing recreational, cultural, and educational attractions that enhance tourism and community vitality.

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

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

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
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Michigan's local governments for acquiring and improving public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, enhancing access to quality recreational spaces for residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
Quick Grant Program
$5,000
Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Maricopa County, Arizona, to purchase equipment that supports youth and amateur sports initiatives in the community.

Recreation
Nonprofits