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Frank H. Stewart Trust Grant
$150,000
Frank H. Stewart Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to local municipalities in specific New Jersey counties for purchasing and maintaining land designated for public parks, wildlife preservation, and recreational use.

Environment
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible agencies in northeastern Illinois for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that enhances non-motorized transportation.

Transportation
City or township governments
Arts Everywhere Program
$20,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Kansas to support a variety of arts projects that enhance community engagement, foster creativity, and promote economic development.

Arts
Independent school districts
Ready, Set, Go! Grant Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin's Destination Marketing Organizations and Native American tribes to help them host competitive sporting events that attract visitors and boost the local economy.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
2026 Cooperative Marketing & Advertising Grant Programโ€‹
Contact for amount
New Mexico Tourism Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local and tribal governments, as well as tourism-focused nonprofits, to enhance their marketing efforts and promote New Mexico's unique attractions through co-branded initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts Respond Performance Support
$8,000
Texas Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Texas schools, libraries, and nonprofits in hiring artists for performances or workshops, helping to enrich community arts programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arkansas Community Assistance Grant Program
$1,500,000
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to Arkansas cities, counties, towns, and nonprofits for community development projects like building or renovating public facilities and supporting operational needs.

Community Development
City or township governments
Emerado Community Endowment Fund
Contact for amount
North Dakota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits and government entities in Emerado, North Dakota, to enhance community projects focused on development, education, youth engagement, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Virginia Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Virginia Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations and government entities to implement projects that enhance parks, recreation, and arts and culture in the greater Virginia area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Programย 
$10,000,000
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)ย 
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state and local governments for developing and improving outdoor recreational facilities in economically disadvantaged urban communities across the United States.

Recreation
City or township governments
Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Big Sur Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community programs in the Big Sur region of California, focusing on health, education, environmental stewardship, and collaborative services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cultural Facilities Grants 2026
Contact for amount
Vermont Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for Vermont-based nonprofit organizations and municipalities to improve and expand cultural facilities that host artistic and community events.

Community Development
City or township governments
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This program provides funding to projects that improve tourism attractions in Illinois, helping local communities increase visitor traffic and boost economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sparking Change Grant
$10,000
USA for UNHCR
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Climate Vulnerability Assessment Technical Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides free technical assistance to New Jersey municipalities for conducting climate vulnerability assessments to enhance resilience against climate-related hazards.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program
$39,550
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to promote tourism through innovative marketing initiatives and events that attract visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bike Path Grant Program (BIKE)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.

Recreation
City or township governments
Rural Murals Grant Program
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural Kansas communities in creating murals that celebrate their unique history and culture, enhancing local identity and engagement.

Arts
City or township governments
Telluride Foundation Community Grant Program
$40,000
Telluride Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

The Telluride Foundation's Community Grants Program, open to organizations in Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties in Colorado, offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to support projects in areas such as early childhood development, education, environment, arts and culture, health, human service, and athletics, with a focus on enriching the quality of life of the region's residents, visitors, and workforce.

Community Development
Nonprofits