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Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement equine therapy programs aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of disabled veterans and active-duty service members.

Health
State governments
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to create and enhance adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and active-duty service members, promoting their physical activity and social engagement.

Recreation
State governments
Quality of Life Grants Program
$100,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2025

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and eligible institutions that create impactful services and projects for individuals living with paralysis and their families, focusing on community engagement, accessibility, and overall well-being.

Health
Nonprofits
Toledo Walleye Transportation Fund
$1,000
Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance for transportation costs to help accredited schools and nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan take underserved youth to Toledo Walleye hockey and Mud Hens baseball games.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Community Tree Planting Grant
$20,000
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDA-DoF)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and public schools in Tennessee for planting trees on public lands to improve community wellbeing and environmental health.

Environment
City or township governments
Brouilletts Creek Solar Community Grant Program
$5,000
Apex Clean Energy
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Vermillion County, Indiana, for projects that promote community health, economic growth, environmental sustainability, and education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Six Town Community Fund
$10,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and municipalities for projects that improve the quality of life in six towns of southern Jefferson County, New York, across various areas such as arts, health, education, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$20,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Education
Independent school districts
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) 
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance community quality of life, and promote environmentally sustainable transportation alternatives.

Transportation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program
$47,250,000
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in Nebraska for small-scale transportation projects that improve accessibility, safety, and multimodal travel options, particularly for nonmotorized transportation.

Transportation
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 transportation agencies in northeastern Illinois for projects that enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, promoting non-motorized travel and connectivity within the region.

Transportation
City or township governments
Coastal Competitive Grants Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, and non-profits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, enhance environmental and historic sites, and promote safe routes for students in Kansas communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state and local governments in Kansas for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, promoting healthier communities and preserving natural spaces.

Recreation
State governments
Swisher Community Fund Grants
$1,500
Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance community wellness, education, and engagement for residents of Swisher, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
$7,200,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico for projects that improve outdoor trails and infrastructure, promoting access to nature and enhancing community health and well-being.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
Central Valley Community Grants
$100,000
The Wonderful Company
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and local agencies in California's Central Valley to enhance health, education, and social equity initiatives in communities like Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dane G. Hansen Community Grant
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and public entities in Mitchell County, Kansas, to support projects that enhance education, healthcare, social services, environmental conservation, arts and culture, and community beautification.

Community Development
Nonprofits
LCRA Community Grants 2026
$100,000
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support for capital improvement projects that enhance community infrastructure and services in rural and economically challenged areas of Texas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for innovative community projects that enhance the quality of life in the Stillwater Area, benefiting local residents and organizations.

Community Development
Individuals