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Ohio Recreation Grants

Explore 93 grant opportunities

Small & Major Grants
Contact for amount
Knox County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in Knox County, Ohio, to implement impactful projects in areas such as education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
TangerKids Grant Program
Contact for amount
Tanger
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This program provides funding to teachers and educational leaders in community schools to enhance resources, support extracurricular activities, and improve classroom environments for students.

Education
Individuals
Community Parks and Trails Grant
$25,000
Portage Park District
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to villages and townships in Portage County, Ohio, for projects that improve or create parks and trails, promoting community access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
City or township governments
Miami County Tourism Grant Program
$5,000
Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations in Miami County for tourism-related projects that enhance visitor experiences, drive visitation, and contribute to the local economy.

Community Development
Individuals
Community Parks & Trails Grant
$25,000
Portage Park District
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to villages and townships in Portage County, Ohio, for projects that improve public access to parks and trails while promoting environmental conservation and recreational infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Foundation for Kettering Grant
$5,000
Community Foundation for Kettering
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

The Community Foundation for Kettering, funded by The Dayton Foundation, offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) for the initiation of unique, self-sufficient projects that benefit the Greater Kettering area and promote community resource efficiency, but does not support endowment funds, travel, individual funding, specific research, religious activities, fundraising drives, award ceremonies, principal financial support, or deficit reduction.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Carroll County Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Carroll County Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding for tax-exempt organizations and government entities to support community-based projects that enhance the quality of life in Carroll County, Ohio.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tourism Development Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Logan County Visitors Bureau (LCVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local businesses and organizations in Logan County to develop projects that enhance tourism infrastructure and improve the visitor experience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Visit BG Ohio Tourism Grant Program
$5,000
Visit BG Ohio
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

The Visit BG Ohio 2025 Tourism Grant Program offers financial support ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for projects, events, and activities that promote tourism, increase overnight stays, and provide economic benefits to the City of Bowling Green, with a focus on capital improvement, sports, conferences, festivals, large events, and arts and culture.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private marinas and boating facilities in Ohio for the construction and maintenance of sewage disposal systems to protect water quality and support recreational boating.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Soccer Field Grant Program
Contact for amount
FC Cincinnati Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 20, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations creating mini pitches or soccer fields in the community, promoting inclusive access to soccer for children of all ages and abilities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Park & Trail Grant Program
$50,000
Delaware County
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 8, 2026

This program provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for the development and improvement of public parks and trails in Delaware County, Ohio, enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities for the community.

Recreation
City or township governments
Ohio River Commission Grant Program
$100,000
Ohio Department of Development (ODOD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 3, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations in 14 Ohio River counties to enhance river infrastructure, develop workforce initiatives, and promote tourism and recreation along the Ohio River.

Community Development
City or township governments
Event Support Grants
$10,000
Visit Canton
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides financial support to organizations hosting events in Stark County, Ohio, that attract visitors and boost local tourism and economic growth.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Saint Luke’s Foundation Community Grants
$6,000
Saint Luke’s Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to residents and grassroots organizations in specific Cleveland neighborhoods to implement health-focused community projects that address social determinants of health.

Health
Nonprofits
Wyandot County Community Foundation Grants Program
$4,000
Wyandot County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2027

Date Added

Dec 1, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities serving Wyandot County, Ohio, for projects that address community needs in areas such as education, health, culture, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Pirates Charities Fields for Kids - Field Grant
$10,000
Pirates Charities
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government units in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia for the construction and maintenance of youth baseball and softball fields.

Recreation
Nonprofits
The Pirates Charities Fields for Kids - Equipment Grant
$25,000
Pirates Charities
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for significant renovations and upgrades to youth baseball and softball fields in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, helping to enhance facilities for local communities.

Recreation
Nonprofits