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State Recreation Grants

Explore 615 grant opportunities

Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Georgia for projects that improve community transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and streetscape enhancements.

Transportation
Native American tribal organizations
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants
Contact for amount
Missouri State Parks
State

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in Missouri for the acquisition, development, and renovation of public outdoor recreation spaces, ensuring they remain accessible for community use.

Recreation
City or township governments
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Marketing to Attract Marquis Events (MTAME)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

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
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,000,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to marinas and parks for developing and improving facilities that accommodate transient recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or longer.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention And Reactivation) Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Wisconsin for projects that promote safe and ethical hunting by recruiting new hunters, especially adults, women, and families, while addressing barriers to participation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Police Athletic Leagues
$7,500,000
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to local law enforcement agencies and community organizations in Michigan to create and expand programs that engage youth through mentorship, athletics, and educational opportunities, aiming to prevent juvenile crime and foster positive relationships with law enforcement.

Youth
City or township governments
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
$15,000,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This program provides funding to urban communities, particularly underserved areas, for acquiring and developing public outdoor recreation spaces and facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 28, 2023

This program provides federal funding to states for the construction and maintenance of sewage disposal facilities for recreational boaters, ensuring access to environmentally responsible waste management options.

Environment
State governments
Park and Trail Partnership Grants
Contact for amount
Parks and Trails New York
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York State that work to maintain, improve, and promote public parks, trails, and historic sites through community-driven initiatives.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Trail Maintenance Program (Non-Motorized Projects Only)
$100,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the maintenance and improvement of non-motorized trails in Arizona, targeting local governments and nonprofit organizations involved in outdoor recreation and trail management.

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

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Oregon counties for developing and improving outdoor recreation facilities, particularly campgrounds, to enhance public access to nature and camping experiences.

Recreation
County governments
ATV/UTV Trail Aids
$500,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, tribes, and federal agencies in Wisconsin for the development, maintenance, and rehabilitation of ATV and UTV trails to promote safe and sustainable off-road recreation.

Environment
City or township governments
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grants For Friends Group
$60,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit groups and friends organizations in Wisconsin for improving recreational facilities and restoring habitats on state properties.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund
$20,000
Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Georgia residents who have experienced a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury, helping them cover medical expenses after exhausting other funding sources.

Health
Individuals
Forest Conservation
$10,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local and state agencies, California Native American tribes, and certain other entities for projects that conserve, restore, and enhance California's forests and watersheds.

Natural Resources
Special district governments
Watchable Wildlife Grants
$6,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
State

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance wildlife viewing and nature-based experiences in Nebraska, aimed at nonprofit organizations, government entities, individuals, and for-profit groups focused on conservation and public engagement.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Grant Program
$11,000,000
California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation and public access projects in the Coachella Valley, prioritizing initiatives that benefit disadvantaged communities and protect natural resources.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Education and Enforcement-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program
$250,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations for developing and managing recreational opportunities and promoting responsible outdoor behavior on non-highway roads and trails.

Recreation
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant
$62,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in California to enhance boating safety education and training programs.

Education
Nonprofits