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State Recreation Grants

Explore 489 grant opportunities

Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, tribal bodies, and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin for developing and maintaining recreational trails and related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized use.

Recreation
City or township governments
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Fund
$200,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations and governments in Colorado to develop strategies for protecting river resources without federal designation, supporting projects like planning and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Parks and Open Space Florida Forever Grant Program
$5,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 19, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for acquiring land to create community parks, greenways, and open spaces, particularly in low-income areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Explore the Coast Overnight
$5,000,000
California Coastal Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to improve and create affordable coastal accommodations for Californians, especially those from low and middle-income households and underserved communities, to enhance their access to the coast.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (Office of Local Programs)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 19, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and eligible nonprofits for projects that improve transportation access and safety for non-drivers, promote community enhancements, and foster environmental sustainability.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY26
$10,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of boating facilities to enhance public access to waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
Land Acquisition
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado municipalities, conservation organizations, and state entities in acquiring land or conservation easements to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and preserve wildlife habitats.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across Colorado, targeting organizations and agencies dedicated to improving ecosystem health and wildlife resilience on public and private lands.

Environment
City or township governments
Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Michigan communities develop resilience against coastal hazards, improve public access to coastal areas, and restore natural resources through projects that prioritize environmental justice and nature-based solutions.

Environment
State governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Contact for amount
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to state and local governments, tribes, and urban communities to create and improve parks, protect natural resources, and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities, particularly in underserved areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
Contact for amount
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to urban communities with populations over 30,000 to create and improve public parks and recreational facilities in economically disadvantaged areas that lack outdoor recreation opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Massachusetts municipalities, state agencies, and federally recognized Indian tribes for projects that enhance public outdoor recreation and conservation efforts, with a focus on climate resilience.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
2024 Montana Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This program provides matching funds to state, tribal, and local governments in Montana for developing and improving outdoor recreation facilities like parks and sports fields.

Recreation
City or township governments
Signage Grants
$10,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for government entities, non-profits, and clubs to improve safety and navigation on off-highway vehicle trails in Arizona through the installation of signage and informational displays.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This funding is designed to help attract and support high-quality amateur and professional sports and e-sports events in Pennsylvania, boosting tourism and economic growth throughout the state.

Recreation
Small businesses
Emergency and Mitigation Grants
$100,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $100,000 for governmental entities, non-profits, and clubs to quickly repair trail damage caused by vandalism, fire, and weather, while also supporting trash removal and dust mitigation efforts to ensure safe and environmentally preserved OHV trails.

Recreation
Nonprofits
NYSDOT Transportation Alternatives (TAP)
$7,000,000
New York Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and public agencies in New York State for projects that enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, promote active transportation, and improve community mobility.

Transportation
City or township governments
ZBGA Capital Grant Program
$500,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding for New York State zoos, botanical gardens, and aquaria to make strategic capital improvements that enhance educational programs, promote tourism, and support environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
State Recreation Road (SRR) Program
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local public agencies for the construction and maintenance of dustless-surface roads that enhance access to state parks and recreational areas in Nebraska.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments