Grants for County governments - Recreation

The Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA), a Department of the City of Gainesville, is offering this “Downtown Event Program” to assist organizations and businesses with up to $5,000 of grant funds to enable event programming within Downtown Gainesville. Donor Name: Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: This Program can also work in concert with the City of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) Special Event Additional Support (SEAS) grant program to assist with renting space at PRCA locations throughout Downtown Gainesville, such as Bo Diddley Plaza, Sweetwater Park and Depot Park. This Program will be implemented on a limited basis until such time that the City creates a permanent replacement program that has been reviewed by the Downtown Advisory Board and approved by the City Commission. The maximum allocation from GCRA’s Downtown Strategic Plan budget to this temporary program is $50,000 without further City Manager approval of increased funds. Grant Period The Program will only fund events that take place between June 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, unless otherwise extended by the City Manager and subject to the availability of funds. Eligibility Requirements  To be eligible, the event must be within Downtown Gainesville. Event must take place on publicly owned spaces (ex: parks, roads, etc.). Funding is available to both not-for-profit organizations as well as businesses and other entities putting on an event within Downtown Gainesville. Government entities are not eligible for this Program. Funding is limited to events that do not already receive financial funding from the City. The City supplying in-kind services or waived fees does not count as financial funding in this context. The proposed event must not conflict with the City’s goals, core programs, and services. Program funding may be used for event-related expenses such as advertising, entertainment, equipment rental, rental of facilities, and/or security. Other funding uses may be granted if deemed during the application review and approval process to be in the Program’s spirit. The Applicant is required to provide general liability insurance documentation as part of the Application and must include it post-event when submitting for the grant reimbursement. The event shall not have a predominantly religious or political purpose. The event shall not involve or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The event shall not promote the use of tobacco products, illegal drugs or activities, gambling, or a sexually oriented business; or involve obscene or sexually explicit materials or content. For more information, visit Gainesville CRA.

Travel Paso is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Event Marketing Grant, aimed at supporting local events that align with its mission to promote Paso Robles, with a focus on collaboration, diversity, variety, and sustainability, and encourages applicants to outline their marketing strategies, event timing, measurement of overnight stays, and potential for partnership with Travel Paso.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in San Diego County to enhance community access to music education and appreciation through various programs and performances, with a focus on benefiting North County residents.

This grant provides funding for a nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C. to create a peer-led program that educates and supports youth aged 13-24 in preventing HIV, STIs, and unintended pregnancies while promoting health equity.

This funding initiative provides financial support to Kansas technical and community colleges to expand skilled trades training programs that address the state's housing workforce needs through collaboration with local high schools.

This program provides funding to state and local governments for the acquisition and preservation of historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, ensuring public access and protection for future generations.

This federal grant program provides funding to develop and renovate boating facilities targeting guest recreational boats 26 feet and larger. Grants also may be used for boater education. Typical Projects Renovating guest docks Installing utilities to moorage docks Building moorage docks and floats. Funding generally is awarded every 2 years. Funding comes through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from federal gas taxes deposited in the federal Aquatic Resources Trust Fund.

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is seeking applications for its Rural Downtown Economic Development Grants. Donor Name: North Carolina Department of Commerce State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/20/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of this program is to support downtown revitalization and economic development initiatives that are intended to help local governments grow and leverage downtown districts as assets for economic growth, economic development, and prosperity. Funding availability is at the discretion of the Rural Infrastructure Authority. RDED Grants will support projects that Provide public improvements that help retain business and attract customers to business districts. Support publicly owned downtown economic development initiatives that leverage main streets and downtown districts as economic engines. Facilitate publicly owned building improvements that are used for community-wide uses or mixed-use development in or on properties that are publicly owned and controlled. Funding Information The maximum grant amount is $850,000 per grantee and may not exceed $12,500 per projected job created or retained. Eligible Activities Public Infrastructure – Improvements to publicly owned infrastructure in a downtown district, that serves a community-wide use, such as lots, alleys, streetscapes, waterfront developments and parks. Public Buildings (Renovation or Additions) – Improvements to publicly owned buildings in a downtown district that serve a public, community-wide use, such as a community center, theater, civic center, recreation center, or library. Mixed-Use Downtown Development (Renovation or Additions) – Improvements to publicly owned property in a downtown district that may be zoned and developed for a mix of uses. The mix of use may include two or more of the following: retail, restaurant, service, professional, nonprofit, governmental, institutional, or residential. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants are units of local government located in Tier 1 or Tier 2 counties, and rural census tracts in Tier 3 counties. For the purposes of this program, units of local government are defined as municipal or county governments within the state of North Carolina. For more information, visit NCDC.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for events and activities that attract tourists to Friday Harbor, with a focus on off-season initiatives, and is open to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public agencies, and individuals.

This program provides funding to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for the design, construction, or improvement of public access facilities for non-motorized waterway recreation.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local government entities in Akron, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

The Indiana Department of Health’s Maternal and Child Health Division seeks to fund community-based organizations, local health departments, hospitals, and not-for-profit organizations within the state of Indiana to implement evidence-based or promising practice programs focused on teen pregnancy prevention and positive youth development. Donor Name: Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) State: Indiana County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation’s purpose of this request for applications (RFA) is to fund competitive grants for nonprofit organizations, local health departments, and health education entities within Indiana for the implementation of evidence-based pregnancy prevention programming. Programs should exclusively implement sexual risk avoidance education curricula to provide messaging to youth that normalizes voluntarily refraining from non-marital sexual activity while emphasizing the benefits associated with self-regulation, success sequencing, healthy relationships, and goal setting using a positive youth development framework. Applicants may also apply to implement the Teen Café Model in addition to an evidence-based curriculum. This funding is made available by the Family and Youth Services Bureau and the Indiana Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health Division (MCH) Intentional focus should be considered on groups which are most at-risk, such as youth in or aging out of foster care, youth in the care of the child welfare system, idle youth (those who are not currently working or in school), school dropouts, youth living in poverty, youth in juvenile centers, youth who are a part of traditionally underserved racial or ethnic groups, LGBTQIA+ youth, and runaway or homeless youth. Funding Areas Projects start Oct. 1, 2024 and end Sept. 30, 2026, contingent upon availability of federal funding. Priority Areas Applicants will be required to:  Provide an evidence-based or promising practice pregnancy prevention curricula program and, where appropriate, provide mentoring, counseling, and adult supervision to youth that encourages them to voluntarily refrain from sexual activity through a positive youth development approach Provide youth with skills needed to actively avoid risky behaviors and explain how alcohol and drug use increases vulnerability to risk  Teach young people the definition of “consent” and “active consent” while emphasizing the importance of respect for others and that only “yes” means “yes”  Teach the importance of attaining self-sufficiency before engaging in sexual activity Eligibility Criteria Applicant organization must: Be a non-profit organization (as defined by IRS tax determination), health department, hospital, school, or other health care-related entity Address all required priority areas (see below) Implement an evidence-based or promising-practice program Collaborate with traditional and nontraditional agencies or organizations  Comply with contractual and financial requirements as listed in the budget instructions For more information, visit IDOH.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cities, counties, and public institutions in Utah for developing and restoring outdoor recreation infrastructure to enhance community access and promote tourism.

The Youth Opioid Prevention Grant Program (YOPGP) supports efforts in Oregon City to discourage or prevent youths within community from the misuse of opioids and prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid-related harms through evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies, which will improve community’s overall quality of life by investing in programs that focus directly on youth. Donor Name: City of Oregon City State: Oregon City: Oregon City Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Projects or programs that receive support through this program must meet at least one of the goals listed below. A. Prevent Misuse Of Opioids  Support efforts to discourage or prevent misuse of opioids through evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies that may include, but are not limited to, the following: Media campaigns to prevent youth opioid misuse. Corrective advertising or affirmative public education campaigns based on evidence for youth. Drug take-back disposal or destruction programs. Evidence-based prevention programs in schools or evidence-informed school and community education programs and campaigns for students, families, school employees, school athletic programs, parent-teacher and student associations, and others. School-based or youth-focused programs or strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing drug misuse and seem likely to be effective in preventing the uptake and use of opioids. Community-based education or intervention services for families, youth, and adolescents at risk for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and any co-occurring Substance Use Disorder/Mental Health (SUD/MH) conditions. Evidence-informed programs or curricula to address mental health needs of young people who may be at risk of misusing opioids or other drugs, including emotional modulation and resilience skills. Greater access to mental health services and supports for young people, including services and supports provided by school nurses, behavioral health workers or other school staff, to address mental health needs in young people that (when not properly addressed) increase the risk of opioid or another drug misuse. B. Prevent Overdose Deaths And Other Harms (Harm Reduction)  Support efforts to prevent or reduce overdose deaths or other opioid-related harms through evidence-based or evidence-informed programs or strategies that may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide increased availability and distribution of naloxone and other drugs that treat overdoses for first responders, overdose patients, individuals with OUD and their friends and family members, schools, or community navigators and outreach workers. Training and education regarding naloxone and other drugs that treat overdoses for overdose patients, patients taking opioids, families, schools, and community support groups. Funding Information The Oregon City Budget Committee earmarked $40,000 each year. The City will distribute a total of up to $40,000 in awards, with a maximum up to $20,000. July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025  Eligibility Criteria Projects or programs must meet the following eligibility requirements: Project applicant must be: A non-profit organization or charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Service; or A school or institution of higher learning; or A local government advisory committee, department, or coalition. The project may not fund major capital improvement projects. The applicant must not be a sub-contractor of the applicant. The project must not promote or inhibit religion. The project must not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or sexual orientation. The project must not be used to replace any other available source of federal, state, local or regional funds. For more information, visit City of Oregon City.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas cities and counties for the construction of sidewalks and trails that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale marketing projects that promote tourism in the Manzanita area during the off-season, helping local businesses attract visitors when traffic is typically lower.

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore and enhance urban forested areas and riparian corridors, focusing on improving ecosystem health and resilience.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and nonprofit organizations to improve services and strategies for addressing violent crimes against women.

Aimed at supporting the acquisition, development, and maintenance of carry-in boat launches, this grant opportunity is offered by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands. It seeks to enhance public access to Maine's waterways for carry-in recreational boating. A key requirement for project eligibility is a pre-approval site inspection by state staff. The funding cap for eligible carry-in project costs is $25,000.

The Federal Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Grant Program provides annual matching federal grants to support the purchase, installation, repair/upgrade, operation, and maintenance of recreational vessel marine sanitation facilities (pumpout facilities) and pumpout vessels in Connecticut. The program aims to improve water quality by increasing the availability of proper waste handling facilities for boaters, thereby reducing the discharge of poorly treated or untreated sanitary wastes into Long Island Sound and its harbors. Eligible applicants include public and private marinas, yacht clubs, boatyards, municipal and state-owned facilities, and pumpout vessel programs. Grants cover up to 75% of project costs, requiring a 25% match from grantees. Approximately $1 million is available annually. Grant renewed every year.