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Grants for Nonprofits - Recreation

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

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

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
Get Out and Get Active Grant
$10,000
The Anxiety & Depression Initiative, Inc (The ADI)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies in the U.S. to promote the mental health benefits of physical activity through innovative projects.

Health
Nonprofits
Louisiana Outdoors Forever
$1,078,650
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for projects that enhance, restore, or preserve Louisiana's natural landscapes and recreational areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
United Way R4 Grants: Respond, Recover, Reimagine, and Rebuild
Contact for amount
United Way of Marshall County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in Marshall County, Indiana, to support essential services and address the basic needs of vulnerable families, particularly those who are working but struggling to make ends meet.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Marketing to Attract Marquis Events (MTAME)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations and businesses in Pennsylvania to host major events that attract tourism and promote economic development in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,000,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to marinas and parks for developing and improving facilities that accommodate transient recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or longer.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Connecticut Community Foundation’s Grassroots Grants Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports resident-led initiatives in Waterbury, Connecticut, that promote civic engagement, community cohesion, and neighborhood revitalization.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention And Reactivation) Grant Program
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Wisconsin for projects that promote safe and ethical hunting by recruiting new hunters, especially adults, women, and families, while addressing barriers to participation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Police Athletic Leagues
$7,500,000
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2024

This grant provides $7.5 million to support and expand a youth mentorship and athletic program in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint, aimed at preventing juvenile crime and promoting positive development through sports and education.

Youth
City or township governments
Troy Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Troy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that implement projects enhancing the quality of life for residents in Troy, Ohio, across various fields such as arts, education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$50,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
West Michigan Grants
$10,000
The Gerber Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in four West Michigan counties to support youth-focused initiatives in education, health, and development for children and teens up to 18 years old.

Youth
Nonprofits
Beach and Coast Accessibility Program
$30,000
Orange County Coastkeeper
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides funding to tribes, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve access to California's beaches and coastal areas for individuals with mobility challenges, particularly benefiting Indigenous and historically excluded communities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Pocono Forests & Waters Conservation Landscape Mini Grants
$10,000
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Private

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local organizations and municipalities in Pennsylvania's Pocono region to implement innovative environmental projects that promote conservation, community engagement, and connectivity within the landscape.

Environment
Nonprofits
Share the Glove Equipment Grant
Contact for amount
Northwoods League Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides essential youth softball equipment to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and community entities in Northwoods League areas, supporting young athletes aged 9 to 12.

Youth
Nonprofits
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 federal funding to Georgia for the construction and maintenance of sewage disposal facilities for recreational boaters, promoting cleaner waterways and responsible boating practices.

Environment
State governments
Trail Maintenance Program (Non-Motorized Projects Only)
$100,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This program provides funding for organizations and communities to maintain and improve non-motorized trails, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for activities like hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Environment
Nonprofits
Health Leadership Fellows Program
Contact for amount
Health Foundation for Western & Central New York
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This program provides an 18-month fellowship for experienced leaders in health-related nonprofits and public agencies in western and central New York, focusing on collaboration and equity to address health challenges for young children and older adults.

Health
County governments
Event Grants
$20,000
Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support events that boost tourism and overnight visits in Twentynine Palms, California, particularly during the off-peak season, and is open to nonprofits, independent event producers, and for-profit businesses with event planning experience.

Arts
Nonprofits