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Pennsylvania Recreation Grants

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Harrison & Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund
$15,000
Elk County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help meet basic human needs and improve access to education and safe recreational activities for marginalized groups, particularly children, seniors, and individuals with special needs, especially in the wake of the pandemic.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lumber Heritage Region Mini-Grant Program
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale projects that celebrate and preserve the lumber heritage and natural beauty of 15 counties in Pennsylvania, targeting nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Clinton County Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
Clinton County Economic Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, to enhance tourism through projects that improve visitor experiences and encourage overnight stays.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Statewide Public Access Grant Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofits, and conservation organizations in Pennsylvania for improving public access to fishing and boating facilities across the state.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational And Educational Development
$30,000
People, Parks & Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations for projects that improve local parks and public spaces, promoting environmental sustainability, community well-being, and access for diverse populations.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Expanding The Circuit Trails Network
$6,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to engage communities and advocate for the expansion of the Circuit Trails network by adding 75 miles of trails by 2035.

Environment
Nonprofits
United Way of Berks County LIVE UNiTED Grant
$5,000
United Way of Berks County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to small non-profit organizations and community groups in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to implement innovative projects that address local challenges in education, financial stability, health, and safety net services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Centers Grant Program
$15,000
Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Erie County to improve community centers that serve as vital hubs for social, educational, and recreational services.

Education
City or township governments
Tourism Enhancement Grant
Contact for amount
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualifying entities in Centre County to support projects and initiatives that enhance tourism, attract visitors, and boost the local economy.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Local Share Account (LSA) - Northampton and Lehigh Counties
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Northampton and Lehigh Counties for community improvement and economic development projects that enhance quality of life and create jobs.

Community Development
County governments
Increasing Investment in Philadelphia Parks
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to boost investment in Philadelphia's parks and recreation system, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Facility Matching Funds Program
$15,000
Erie Sports Commission
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides matching funds to organizations in Erie County, Pennsylvania, for improving sports facilities that attract tourism and boost the local economy through sporting events.

Recreation
Nonprofits
City of Scranton CDBG Public Service Grants
$398,020
City of Scranton Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible non-profit organizations in Scranton for essential community services such as job training, health services, and support for seniors and the homeless.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Impact Partnership Grants
$10,000
Cultural Alliance of York County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This grant provides operational support funding to arts and cultural organizations in York County, Pennsylvania, helping them sustain and enhance their year-round programming and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Boyertown Area Charitable Program
$65,000
The Boyertown Area Charitable Program
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 28, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and community organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents within the Boyertown Area School District through programs focused on health, social services, recreation, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Preservation Partnership Program
$250,000
Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for the acquisition and improvement of open spaces, parks, and recreational facilities to enhance public access and preserve natural and cultural resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Conservancy Acquisition Grants
Contact for amount
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Chester County, Pennsylvania, to acquire land or conservation easements that promote public benefits like natural area preservation, farmland conservation, and recreational access.

Agriculture
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
Local Share Account (LSA) - Monroe County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Monroe County and its neighboring areas for community development projects that improve quality of life, stimulate local economies, and enhance civic and recreational opportunities, utilizing a portion of gaming revenues.

Community Development
County governments
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and qualified nonprofits in Pennsylvania to acquire land for public parks and conservation efforts, enhancing community recreation and protecting vital ecosystems.

Recreation
County governments