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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,133 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

Impact Match Grant Program
$250,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible organizations in specific Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska counties for impactful community projects in areas like economic development, health services, education, and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Hall Grant 2025
$175,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural community halls in North Dakota for infrastructure improvements that enhance their ability to host public events and gatherings.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$20,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Education
Independent school districts
Fremont County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fremont County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Southwest Iowa to support impactful projects in areas such as civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
Salem Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Salem Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Salem, Ohio, that enhance community services in areas such as arts, health, education, and public services, while promoting collaboration and addressing unmet needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

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
Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan Implementation U.S. Army Garrison, Alaska (SOW 25-01)
$385,620
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various conservation and resource management projects aimed at improving military training lands in Alaska, benefiting eligible organizations and individuals involved in environmental stewardship and recreational access.

Natural Resources
State governments
Local Share Account (LSA) - Fayette County
Contact for amount
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to support community and economic development projects in Fayette County, aimed at improving quality of life and creating jobs through local investments from gaming revenues.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
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
Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Planning Assistance Program (RERC)
Contact for amount
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides planning assistance to rural towns and small communities in the U.S. to strengthen their outdoor recreation economies and revitalize their downtown areas through expert consultation and strategic planning.

Recreation
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 program provides funding to local authorities and development agencies in Pennsylvania for large-scale construction and redevelopment projects that boost employment and economic activity.

Community Development
State governments
Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
$500,000
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and limited for-profit businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that improve recreational spaces, conserve natural resources, and revitalize communities.

Natural Resources
County governments
Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development, maintenance, and educational initiatives related to motorized trails in Pennsylvania, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit entities.

Recreation
State governments
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

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
Non-Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

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
Community and Watershed Forestry Program
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to municipalities, non-profits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance local conservation and urban forestry through the establishment of riparian buffers, native habitats, and community tree initiatives.

Environment
County governments
State and Regional Partnerships
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

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

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

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
Community Recreation and Conservation Planning
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to plan and develop parks, recreation facilities, and conservation projects that enhance community well-being and ecological sustainability.

Recreation
County governments

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