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Pennsylvania Recreation Grants

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Municipal Park and Trail Improvements in Pennsylvania
$250,000
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for improving and developing public parks and recreational trails.

Recreation
City or township governments
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
WalkWorks
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania municipalities and planning organizations for developing plans that improve safe access for walking, biking, and public transit, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, transit authorities, and nonprofits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance community spaces, and support safe routes to school initiatives across Pennsylvania.

Transportation
City or township governments
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
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
Grow NORCO Grant
$50,000
Northampton County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Northampton County for projects that improve economic prosperity and quality of life, such as public infrastructure, community planning, and quality of life enhancements.

Community Development
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
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Natural Resources
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
Statewide Waterway Access Grant Program
$30,000
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public access to waterways, ensuring they remain open and free for community use for 25 years.

Infrastructure
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

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents within the Boyertown Area School District through health, social, recreational, and safety initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits