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New York Recreation Grants

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Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and not-for-profit organizations in New York for the development and improvement of parks, historic properties, and heritage areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
Market New York Tourism Grant Program
$7,000,000
New York Empire State Development (ESD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Youth Development, Sports and Education Opportunity Funding Program
$65,699
Lewis County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs that promote youth development, sports, and education for children and teens aged 6 to 17 in Lewis County, New York.

Youth
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
Youth Sports and Education Grant Program
$51,329
Allegany County Youth Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipal youth programs in Allegany County to promote team sports for underserved youth aged 6 to 17, enhancing their physical and mental well-being while fostering community engagement.

Youth
Nonprofits
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 to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Herkimer and Oneida counties for programs that improve education, health, and scientific knowledge, with a focus on measurable outcomes and community impact.

Education
Nonprofits
Youth Sports Program
$10,000
Chautauqua County Youth Bureau (CCYB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Chautauqua County to expand inclusive youth sports programs for children aged six to seventeen, particularly those from under-resourced communities.

Youth
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
CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund
$100,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties that provide educational programs and initiatives, such as libraries, childcare, and vocational training, to enhance community learning and development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Development and Sports Grant Program
Contact for amount
Sullivan County Youth Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Sullivan County, New York, to develop programs that promote the well-being and engagement of youth through sports, education, and community initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits