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New York Recreation Grants

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Recreational Trails Program Educational Funding
$300,000
New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in New York State for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for various user groups.

Recreation
State governments
Kelly for Kids Foundation Community Grants
Contact for amount
Kelly for Kids Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Western New York that provide essential services and programs for economically disadvantaged and disabled children and teenagers.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Donor Advised Funds
$1,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the northern Chautauqua region for projects that enhance community development and address local needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven environmental projects in New York's Great Lakes Basin, targeting local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions focused on improving water quality, habitat restoration, and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Foot Locker Foundation’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
$100,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Small Community Fund
$500,000
Broome County Department of Planning and Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations in Broome County for community improvement projects that enhance local character and promote economic development.

Community Development
Independent school districts
Greenway Communities and Compact Grant
$100,000
Hudson River Valley Greenway
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports municipalities in the Hudson River Valley to develop plans and projects that enhance their scenic, natural, and cultural resources while promoting regional collaboration and community development.

Community Development
City or township governments
Northern New York Community Foundation General Grant
Contact for amount
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Northern New York through projects in health, education, arts, community development, and more.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Education, Health & Sciences Grant
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to implement programs that improve education, health, or scientific knowledge for residents of Herkimer and Oneida counties in New York.

Education
Nonprofits
Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation, Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents of Saratoga County, with a focus on addressing problem gambling and promoting community welfare, recreation, the arts, youth engagement, and senior citizen support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Oneida County Youth Bureau Grant
Contact for amount
Oneida County Youth Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Oneida County for programs that promote youth development, prevent delinquency, and enhance recreational opportunities for children and adolescents.

Youth
Nonprofits
With Youth For Youth (WYFY) Grant Program
$150,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports youth-led initiatives in Western New York that enhance out-of-school programs and youth sports by prioritizing youth voice and leadership in decision-making.

Youth
Nonprofits
Six Town Community Fund
$10,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and municipalities for projects that improve the quality of life in six towns of southern Jefferson County, New York, across various areas such as arts, health, education, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New York State Snowmobile Trail Grant-In-Aid Program
Contact for amount
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in New York for the development, maintenance, and grooming of snowmobile trails to promote tourism and safe recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
In-Lake Grant Program
$50,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that enhance the health and accessibility of specific lakes in Chautauqua County, aiming to boost tourism and recreational opportunities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Special Projects Fund
Contact for amount
New York Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations proposing innovative projects that address emerging healthcare challenges, particularly for historically marginalized communities in New York.

Energy
Nonprofits
Clifton-Fine Community Fund
$6,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northern New York for projects that improve community well-being across various sectors, including health, education, arts, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Fund Grant Program
$2,500
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Cattaraugus County to address pressing community needs across various program areas, with a focus on impactful projects rather than ongoing operational costs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Town of East Hampton Water Quality Improvement Grant
Contact for amount
Town of East Hampton (Natural Resources Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to East Hampton Town departments, villages, nonprofits, and commercial entities for projects that improve local water quality through pollution reduction and habitat restoration initiatives.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming Initiative (NY SWIMS)
$10,000,000
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This initiative provides funding to municipalities and Indian Nations in New York State to build or improve swimming facilities in underserved communities, promoting safe access to swimming.

Recreation
Nonprofits