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Grants for Nonprofits - Recreation

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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 grant provides funding to empower Waterbury residents in leading initiatives 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
Montana Shooting Range Grant Program
$30,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to shooting clubs, local governments, private organizations, and school districts in Montana to develop and improve shooting ranges, promoting recreational shooting sports across the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26
$30,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments in California to support the sustainable management and enjoyment of off-highway vehicle recreation while preserving natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Troy Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Troy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 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
West Michigan Grants
$10,000
The Gerber Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports public non-profits and government entities in West Michigan to enhance the quality of life for children and youth through programs focused on health, education, and community collaboration.

Youth
Nonprofits
Okoboji Foundation Community Needs Grants
$24,999
Okoboji Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve infrastructure and facilities that enhance community life and recreational opportunities in the Iowa Great Lakes region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Funding Grant Program
$20,000
City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Cupertino for projects and events that enhance community well-being, focusing on social services and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
Contact for amount
North Carolina Land and Water Fund
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on the conservation and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources.

Natural Resources
State governments
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
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grants For Friends Group
$60,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit groups and friends organizations in Wisconsin for improving recreational facilities and restoring habitats on state properties.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Arts Council of Placer County Grant
$2,500
The Arts Council of Placer County (ACPC)
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of arts-related projects and programs in Placer County, California, aimed at enhancing community engagement, cultural development, and social equity through the arts.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Environment and Public Space Program
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tourism Promotion Grant
Contact for amount
Haywood County Tourism Development Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations and tourism-related groups in Haywood County, North Carolina, to promote tourism through advertising, events, and market research that attract out-of-county visitors and enhance local quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Shooting Range Grant Program
$75,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to various governmental entities, organizations, and educational institutions in Wisconsin for the construction and improvement of shooting ranges.

Recreation
City or township governments