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Grants for City or township governments - Recreation

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South Carolina Parks and Recreation Development Fund
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Nov 2, 2023

This grant provides financial support to local governments and special purpose districts in South Carolina for developing or renovating public recreational facilities accessible to the community.

Recreation
City or township governments
Travel Nevada Rural Marketing Grant Program
$1,500,000
Nevada Division of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides matching funds to rural Nevada organizations and local governments for marketing initiatives that promote tourism and stimulate economic growth in their communities.

Business and Commerce
Special district governments
Wheeling Heritage’s Partnership Grant Program
$1,000
Wheeling Heritage
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that promote historic preservation, community development, and the arts in Wheeling, West Virginia, supporting individuals, businesses, and organizations working to enhance the city's cultural and historical identity.

Community Development
Individuals
Wildlife Viewing Grants Program
$5,000
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations for projects that enhance public wildlife viewing opportunities and promote conservation of Georgia's nongame wildlife and habitats.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Climbing Conservation Grant
Contact for amount
Access Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to local organizations, climbers, and agencies working to protect and improve climbing areas across the United States.

Environment
Individuals
Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Grant
$1,000,000
Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Outdoor Recreation (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports municipalities, agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Utah to improve and maintain off-highway vehicle trails and facilities, ensuring safety and accessibility for the OHV community.

Recreation
County governments
Montgomery County’s Open Space Grant Program
$500,000
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County for the permanent preservation of open space, including land acquisitions and conservation easements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP)
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) Coastal Resources Divsion
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Georgia for projects that protect and enhance natural resources, parks, and outdoor recreation areas.

Natural Resources
State governments
Carroll Community Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Stark Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve the community needs of Carroll County, Ohio, focusing on diverse local initiatives that enhance community welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program
$50,000
Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont municipalities, nonprofits, and government entities for the development, restoration, and maintenance of public recreational trails, including projects for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

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

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 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
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant
$75,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and private businesses for the installation and maintenance of sewage disposal stations to promote environmentally responsible boating in California.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Warren County Trails Grant
$500
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to support the maintenance, safety, and enhancement of recreational walking and cycling trails in Warren County.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund)
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to economically distressed and at-risk rural communities in Tennessee, helping them meet matching fund requirements for larger state or federal grants.

Community Development
County governments
State Lake Improvement Fund (SLIF) Grants
$1,040,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments in Arizona for projects that improve recreational facilities and safety on lakes where motorized boats are permitted.

Environment
City or township governments
Boating Access Grants
$250,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in Texas for the planning and construction of public boating facilities to improve access to recreational waters.

Recreation
County governments
F25AS00282 National Fish Passage Program FY25
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides financial and technical support to a wide range of partners, including governments, nonprofits, and private entities, to remove barriers in waterways and restore aquatic habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems.

Environment
State governments
Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
$4,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding opportunity assists communities in developing a portfolio of ready sites to attract and support growing businesses, with loans available specifically for private developers.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Catalyst Program Grant
$3,000,000
Northern Border Regional Commission
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont by providing financial assistance for projects that stimulate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance local services in areas with fewer than 5,000 residents.

Community Development
State governments
Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program (SMAT)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and eligible entities in Pennsylvania to host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic activity in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits