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Pennsylvania Recreation Grants

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Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant program, funded by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, offers $1,000 to $10,000 grants to public entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects promoting education, outdoor engagement, wayfinding, trails, active transportation, and placemaking within the Susquehanna Greenway corridor.

Environment
Nonprofits
State and Regional Partnerships
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 nonprofit organizations, regional municipal entities, and state-designated Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania to enhance recreation, park management, and conservation efforts through various projects focused on education, planning, and implementation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Conservation Grants
$25,000
Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Pennsylvania that are working to improve water quality and habitat through conservation and restoration projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Park Rehabilitation and Development
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public parks, recreational facilities, and access to waterways, enhancing community outdoor spaces and environmental sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Municipal Acquisition Grants
Contact for amount
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides funding to Chester County municipalities and land-owning municipal recreation authorities for acquiring land to enhance public access and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Recreation and Conservation Planning
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania to develop comprehensive plans for parks, recreation areas, and conservation projects that engage the community and promote sustainable practices.

Recreation
County governments
Game On – Community Places to Play Initiative
$100,000
The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations to improve sports facilities in underserved neighborhoods, promoting youth access to organized sports and related development programs.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems Initiative
Contact for amount
Appalachian Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Appalachian region that help individuals recovering from substance use disorders gain access to job training and employment services, fostering sustainable recovery and economic independence.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Office of the Budget
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This state-funded program provides financial assistance for large-scale economic, cultural, and community improvement projects in Pennsylvania that create jobs and enhance regional development.

Community Development
State governments
Improvement of Public Spaces
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia to improve and revitalize existing public spaces, such as parks and community centers, fostering equitable access and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Bucks County Tourism Grant Program
$35,000
Visit Bucks County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides funding to tourism and hospitality businesses in Bucks County to support initiatives that attract visitors and enhance the local economy.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants
$10,000
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local organizations and municipalities in Pennsylvania's Pocono region to implement innovative environmental projects that promote conservation, community engagement, and connectivity within the landscape.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Festival Program Grant
$1,000
Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation (Office of Special Events)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to Pittsburgh-based nonprofit organizations for hosting free, community-focused festivals that promote local culture and social unity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Altoona Curve Charities Grant
$5,000
Altoona Curve Charities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in designated Pennsylvania counties and Allegany County, Maryland, to promote youth health, activity, and education through impactful community programs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits