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The Pirates Charities Fields for Kids Signature Matching Grant
$25,000
Pittsburgh Pirates
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for significant renovations and upgrades to youth baseball and softball fields in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, helping to enhance facilities for local communities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Wellborn Ecology Fund’s School-based Project Grant Program
$10,000
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

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

Environment
City or township governments
Land And Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Ohio for outdoor recreation projects, helping them acquire, develop, or rehabilitate public parks and recreational areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 28, 2023

This program provides funding to states for the construction and maintenance of facilities that help recreational boaters dispose of sewage safely and effectively.

Environment
City or township governments
Massachusetts Habitat Management Grant Program
$75,000
Massachusetts Habitat Management Grant Program
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to private and municipal landowners of conserved properties in Massachusetts to enhance wildlife habitats and improve public access for outdoor recreation.

Environment
County governments
Thriving Communities Grants
$10,000
City of Golden
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 12, 2025

This program provides funding for community-focused projects and initiatives that improve quality of life and foster connections among residents in Golden, Colorado.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for private sector businesses in Illinois to develop projects that boost tourism and drive economic growth in the state.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
$120,153,261
U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Natural Resources
State governments
Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Grant Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin destinations to help them secure competitive sporting events by covering up to 50% of associated bid fees or venue costs, with a maximum of $30,000 available per request.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Watershed Grant
$99,999
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to government agencies and nonprofit organizations to improve aquatic habitats and recreational access in the Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Creek watersheds in Pennsylvania.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
ATV/UTV Trail Aids
$500,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, tribes, and federal agencies in Wisconsin for the development, maintenance, and rehabilitation of ATV and UTV trails to promote safe and sustainable off-road recreation.

Environment
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Pumpout/Dump Station Installation Grant FY23
$247,500
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and local governments in California for the installation and maintenance of sewage disposal facilities for recreational boats, promoting cleaner waterways and responsible boating practices.

Environment
Small businesses
Howard Facilities Program Endowment Grant
Contact for amount
Berrien Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This grant provides funding for community programs held at specific Howard-named facilities in Berrien County, Michigan, benefiting local residents through educational, recreational, and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Forest Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding for projects that protect and restore California's forests, benefiting local communities, wildlife, and water resources.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Kansas City Royals Foundation Royalty Fields Program
$15,000
The Kansas City Royals Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides matching grants to nonprofit organizations and local governments for renovating youth baseball and softball fields in six Midwestern states, enhancing safety and playability for young athletes.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Projects Bill Grants
$10,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and private entities for significant water-related projects in Colorado that address regional supply challenges and are not eligible for other funding sources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities
$750,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 2, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local entities in New York State to implement programs that promote mental wellness, resilience, and healing from trauma.

Health
Nonprofits
Winterfest Grant Program
$1,000
Waterbury Winterfest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations in Waterbury to support recreational activities and projects that engage the community.

Recreation
Nonprofits
City of Kemah HOT Sponsorships 2025
Contact for amount
City of Kemah
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

The City of Kemah has opened the application for organizations to apply for a portion of the City’s Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Donor Name: City of Kemah State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Through the Hotel Occupancy Tax Sponsorship Program, qualified events can apply for funds from the City of Kemah. The mission of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program is to provide funding to directly enhance and promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry in Kemah. Applications for a HOT sponsorship must be able to pass a two-part test to be eligible for funding.Β  The first part is the β€˜heads in beds’ test. What this means is that every funded project or event must attract overnight tourists to the city’s hotels and motels, thus promoting the city’s hotel industry.Β Β The second part is that the project or event must fit into one of these nine statutorily authorized categories: convention and visitor centers convention registration.Β  advertising the city promotion of the arts historical restoration and preservation sporting events in a county under one million in population enhancing or upgrading existing sports facilities or sports fields (only in certain cities tourist transportation systems signage directing the public to sights and attractions that are visited frequently by hotel guests in the city. For more information, visit City of Kemah.

Arts
City or township governments