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Pennsylvania Recreation Grants

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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
Trail Central Marketing and Event Grant Program
$2,500
Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This program provides financial support to organizations and businesses in McKean County, Pennsylvania, to enhance tourism marketing and events that attract visitors and boost the local economy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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 grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community-based entities that enhance the well-being of residents in the Boyertown Area School District through health, social, recreational, and safety initiatives.

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
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public parks, trails, and recreational spaces, promoting environmental conservation and community well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
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
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Harold L. Brake & Dolores K. Brake Legacy Fund
$75,000
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in St. Thomas, Peters, and Hamilton Townships in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, supporting projects that align with the values of community well-being and rural preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments
Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Education Grant Program
$25,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Pennsylvania for educational programs that promote fishing and boating participation, particularly targeting underrepresented communities and ensuring accessibility.

Education
Nonprofits
Non-Motorized Trails
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 a variety of projects aimed at developing, maintaining, and promoting non-motorized recreational trails for public use by local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.

Recreation
State governments
North Central Greenways Implementation Grant
$25,000
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in six Pennsylvania counties to develop and enhance greenways, trails, and active transportation networks.

Environment
County governments
Tourism Marketing Grant
Contact for amount
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and event organizers in Centre County, Pennsylvania, to promote tourism and increase overnight stays through marketing initiatives and special events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sports Event Funding Program
$75,000
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to major sporting events in Allegheny County that can boost the local economy and attract visitors, covering costs like marketing, venue rentals, and production expenses.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Washington County Tourism Grant Program
Contact for amount
Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to tourism-related entities in Washington County, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance visitor experiences or promote tourism to attract visitors from outside the county.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and select businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public access to outdoor recreation, conserve natural resources, and revitalize communities.

Arts
County governments