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State Recreation Grants

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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
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
Ohio Sports Event Grant Program
$2,000,000
Ohio Department of Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This program provides financial support to local organizing committees and government entities in Ohio to attract and host major national and international sporting events, boosting tourism and local economies.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grants
$100,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Texas to engage underserved communities in outdoor recreation and environmental education activities that promote conservation and stewardship.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Boating Facilities Program
$1,000,000
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This program provides funding to public entities for the acquisition, development, and renovation of facilities that enhance access to motorized boating activities on waterways.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Facilities: Large Grants
$1,500,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to Kansas cities and counties for significant community facility projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents, excluding larger urban areas that receive direct federal funding.

Community Development
City or township governments
Event Trust Funds Program
Contact for amount
Texas Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Office (EDT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to Texas municipalities, counties, and endorsed nonprofit organizations to attract and host high-impact events that boost local economic activity through tax revenue generation.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Boating Infrastructure Grants
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and private harbors in Michigan for infrastructure improvements that enhance access and services for transient recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or longer.

Recreation
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Contact for amount
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 and organizations in Wyoming for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreation lands and facilities, promoting enhanced access to recreational opportunities for the community.

Recreation
City or township governments
Ready, Set, Go! Grant Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin's Destination Marketing Organizations and Native American tribes to help them host competitive sporting events that attract visitors and boost the local economy.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and eligible organizations for developing and maintaining transient docking facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet and longer in Pennsylvania.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Public Access
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations working on habitat restoration and public access projects in California, particularly those that enhance ecosystem connectivity and benefit underserved communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
4-H Reimbursement Program
$9,000
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides financial support to county-level 4-H organizations in Pennsylvania to help cover operational and program costs that promote youth leadership and agricultural education.

Youth
Nonprofits
Joint Effort Marketing Grant Program
$39,550
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for marketing initiatives that promote tourism and attract visitors from outside their local communities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
MA Clean Vessel Act Grant
$150,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve pump-out and waste disposal facilities for recreational boaters in Massachusetts coastal waters, helping to protect public marine environments.

Environment
City or township governments
Desert Conservation Program
$1,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, enhance climate resilience, and promote biodiversity in California's desert regions.

Environment
Nonprofits
National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Equipment Grant
$2,500
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to schools in Ohio to help them establish archery education programs as part of their physical education curriculum.

Education
Independent school districts
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4
$8,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in California to create or improve parks and recreational spaces in underserved communities, enhancing access to green spaces and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and public agencies in Illinois for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, enhance community spaces, and preserve historic transportation sites.

Transportation
City or township governments