Grants for City or township governments - Recreation

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County, Michigan, to improve youth mental health and foster a positive school atmosphere.

This grant provides financial support for music education programs and resources for children 18 and under in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.

The Northland Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $31,800 to nonprofit organizations, public sector agencies, and other entities in Clay and Platte counties, focusing on sustaining programs that improve the well-being of children, excluding individual needs, scholarships, capital campaigns, and several other categories.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and public agencies to support projects that improve the quality of life in the Twin Valley-Gary area of Minnesota, with a focus on beautification initiatives.

The Sitka Legacy Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to tax-exempt organizations in Sitka and on Baranof Island, prioritizing those serving children and youth, for projects in areas such as health, education, outdoors, arts, and community development, to be completed within a year.

This funding opportunity supports local agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations in Washington to develop and manage outdoor recreation activities while promoting responsible use and law enforcement for nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities.

The Mukilteo Department of Recreation and Cultural Services is accepting applications for Co-Sponsorship Facility Use Grants that waive facility rental fees for use of City Facilities. Donor Name: City of Mukilteo State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/29/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the City of Mukilteo’s Co-sponsorship Grant process is to: Promote, support, and expand existing and new Mukilteo special events, activities, and programs. Promote, publicize, and support and/or expand economic development in Mukilteo. Support activities that promote the general health or well-being of those in the community. Eligible Projects Illustrative examples of eligible projects: A special event, program, or activity that is open to the public and offers enhanced opportunities in areas such as culture and arts, recreation, youth or adult activities, and community safety. A special event, program, or activity that promotes job growth; or promotes business attraction and retention. Eligibility Criteria The grant program is open to any public or private organization with demonstrated capacity to accomplish the proposed project by December 31st, 2025 Qualifying organizations can include non-profit volunteer groups, neighborhood groups, educational organizations, public agencies and chamber of commerce. With limited exceptions, organizations/businesses must be based in Mukilteo. Organizations outside the City must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the city, the benefits and necessity of the service provided and the direct public benefit to the community of Mukilteo. For more information, visit City of Mukilteo.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund. Donor Name: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo State: New York Town: Clarence Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is privileged to be chosen by the Fishers to carry on their legacy of community support in perpetuity. The Fishers both had a history of contributing time and resources to the social, professional, and civic non-profits of Western New York with a particular focus on their town of residence. By establishing this fund in their names at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, they ensured they’ll continue their life-long commitment to the betterment of the Town of Clarence in perpetuity. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations located in or providing services to the Town of Clarence, New York. Organizations with Section 501(c)(3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. This is a competitive process.  Requests that cannot show maximum impact to the residents of the Town of Clarence, in view of the competition, will not be considered. While the Foundation is open to all funding requests that meet the eligibility requirements outlined above, preference will be given to requests that align with the following priorities identified in a Town of Clarence needs assessment commissioned by the Community Foundation: Address the needs of the senior citizen population Improve the academic outcomes for special needs students Address matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all residents resulting in positive change Improve the natural environment, including matters of conservation and recreation. For more information, visit CFGB.

This grant provides funding to schools and organizations in the Upper Valley to enhance environmental education for K-12 students, particularly in underserved communities.

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.

The Beckley Area Foundation is offering a community grant of $1000 to $10,000 for the 2024-2025 cycle to support charitable projects in arts, education, civic beautification, public recreation, health, and human services in Wyoming County, West Virginia, with priority given to initiatives addressing significant community needs, serving a large number of residents or underserved groups, and encouraging collaboration.

The City of Wilsonville is seeking applications for its Community Opportunity Grants. Donor Name: City of Wilsonville State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant is intended to assist in funding projects and services that promote education, diversity, arts, or community involvement which provide opportunities for entertainment and strengthened community within the City of Wilsonville. Funding Information The funding for this entire program is $25,000, which will be disbursed to multiple organizations. $12,500 will be available at each of two grant cycles in a fiscal year. Types of Projects to be Considered  These are not exclusive categories, but are to be used by applicants and by the Review Committee as guidelines for the types of activities grant funds are intended for. The Review Committee will consider the uniqueness and the overall quality of each project.  Projects, events, or services to further educational or artistic opportunities in the City of Wilsonville. Projects, events, or services to encourage and foster diversity in the Wilsonville community. Projects, events, or services that provide entertainment, personal growth, and strengthened community.  Services or projects to encourage and foster advances in civic engagement or community leadership among Wilsonville’s diverse community members.  Services, projects, or events to involve Wilsonville’s youth or elderly population in community activities.  The board has traditionally not covered expenses related to staff, or paid volunteers. General operating expenses are not eligible for grant funds (exception- space rental to facilitate project). Eligibility Criteria  Applicant must be an authorized official of a Wilsonville community organization, project, or charitable or non-profit organization. Organizations must have been in operation for at least twelve months prior to application, unless the Review Committee finds the organization to have a commensurate level of experience with project leadership and funds management. Funds must be used for a specific project or a specific element of a project which is clearly identified in the application and takes place within the City of Wilsonville. Only one City grant per fiscal year (July – June) will be awarded to any one organization. An organization will only be eligible for a grant if any previously awarded grant projects complied with grant procedures, including filing a final financial statement and project evaluation. For more information, visit City of Wilsonville.

Applicants are invited to apply for the Youth Sports and Education Grants. Donor Name: Lewis County State: New York County: Lewis County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Project Period October 1, 2024- September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Programs eligible for funding must meet the criteria below: Provide structured sports activities for youth ages 6-17 Serve youth in New York State Demonstrate basic competency in the areas of governance, monitoring and evaluation, partnership and financial stewardship Have a child protection policy in place that includes adherence to local city, agency, school district and state child protection guidelines Collect registration data, including participant demographic information, as required by OCFS in a manner that allows for accurate reporting of anonymized aggregate data Line-item budgets should focus on programming costs, including but not limited to the following: Coaches/instructors/direct service staff/mentors (including training/professional development) Equipment Educational programming costs Facility/field and/or space cost Maximum of 15% of funds for administrative/overhead costs for the implementing agency only For more information, visit Lewis County.

Applications are now being accepted for the Youth Team Sports Funding. Donor Name: Lewis County State: New York County: Lewis County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Youth team sports funding must be awarded to local community-based organizations and nonprofits. Project Period October 1, 2024- September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Programs eligible for funding must meet the criteria below: Provide team sports activities for youth under age 18 in under-resourced communities. Serve youth in New York State. Have a child protection policy in place that includes adherence to local city, agency, school district, and state child protection guidelines. Collect registration data, including participant demographic information, as required by OCFS in a manner that allows for accurate reporting of anonymized aggregate data. For funding purposes “team sport” is defined as organized physical activity in which groups of two or more individuals compete with two or more opposing individuals. Line-item budgets should focus on programming costs, including, but not limited to, the following: Coaches/instructors/direct service staff/mentors (including training/professional development) necessary to support youth’s ability to participate in team sports. Referee fees. Purchase of equipment or uniforms. Capital investment (e.g., swimming facilities, fields, fences, storage, lighting). Facility/field space cost. Purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) by local nonprofit or community-based organizations to support the requirements of Chapter 681 of the Laws of 2023, as amended by Chapter 9 of the Laws of 2024. For more information, visit Lewis County.

The Granville Community Foundation in Ohio is offering grants to non-profit organizations and public agencies for projects that enrich the lives of Granville residents, with a focus on arts, culture, education, and social services, and prioritizes initiatives that enhance quality of life, cultural opportunities, historical preservation, social support, public spaces, and youth experiences.

This funding opportunity supports educational and stewardship projects that connect diverse California communities to the coast and ocean, particularly those historically underserved in marine education.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profits, schools, churches, and government organizations in Jones County to enhance community well-being through projects focused on education, economic development, food security, and healthcare access.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups to help children under 18 participate in sports and extracurricular activities, ensuring access for those with financial need.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, schools, and government organizations in Anamosa to enhance community well-being through projects focused on education, health, tourism, and recreation.

This grant provides federal funding to local agencies, tribes, and nonprofits in Washington to rehabilitate and maintain recreational trails for various outdoor activities, ensuring a sustainable backcountry experience.