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Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grants for Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations for acquiring land and conservation easements to promote environmental protection and public recreational access.

Environment
Nonprofits
Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program
$75,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in Connecticut for projects that manage and control aquatic invasive species and harmful algal blooms, while promoting public education and awareness.

Environment
City or township governments
Saigh Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Saigh Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis area that focus on improving education and healthcare outcomes for children and youth.

Recreation
Nonprofits
National Youth Shooting Sports Program Needs Assessment Proposal
Contact for amount
Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides support for youth shooting sports programs to enhance participation and equipment availability for young shooters across the country.

Youth
Nonprofits
Event Support Grants
$10,000
Visit Canton
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides financial support to organizations hosting events in Stark County, Ohio, that attract visitors and boost local tourism and economic growth.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Waipahu Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Waipahu Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to support programs that benefit the youth of Waipahu, Hawaii, focusing on education, health, recreation, cultural enrichment, and delinquency prevention.

Youth
Nonprofits
Tahoe for All
$150,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that create inclusive outdoor experiences for historically underserved communities facing barriers to accessing recreation in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Multi-Sport Courts
Contact for amount
KABOOM!
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding for organizations in select U.S. cities to create custom-designed multi-sport courts that offer engaging play opportunities for low-income youth.

Community Development
City or township governments
EDA Grant Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation
State governments
Neighborhood Grant Program
$5,000
City of Covington Neighborhood Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 8, 2025

Date Added

Oct 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to resident-led groups in Covington, Kentucky, for projects that improve neighborhood quality of life through beautification, blight removal, and community events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant Program
$250,000
Nebraska Tourism Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and community organizations in Nebraska to promote national or international events, attracting out-of-state visitors and enhancing the state's tourism profile.

Community Development
County governments
Non-profit Organizations serving Tama County Residents in Iowa
Contact for amount
Tama County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that improve the quality of life for residents in Tama County, Iowa, through various community-focused initiatives.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
San Marcos Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
San Marcos Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in San Marcos, California, focusing on various community initiatives such as arts, education, health, and environmental programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Park & Trail Grant
$300,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and qualified organizations in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Indiana Dunes Tourism Grant Program
$5,000
Indiana Department of Tourism (Indiana Dunes Tourism)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations in Porter County, Indiana, for projects, events, and marketing efforts that attract visitors and boost local tourism.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beazley Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Beazley Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations in South Hampton Roads that focus on educational, charitable, and religious initiatives, with a preference for local projects.

Education
Nonprofits
Quality of Life Grant Program
Contact for amount
Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This program provides funding for public-oriented projects that enhance cultural, recreational, and economic vitality in Brownsville, Texas, targeting nonprofits, businesses, and public entities that have been operating in the area for at least two years.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fulton County Community Foundation Community Support Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support for community-focused projects in Fulton County, Indiana, aimed at improving quality of life across various sectors such as education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program
$100,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This program provides funding to support the development and maintenance of recreational trails and facilities across Montana, benefiting both motorized and nonmotorized trail users.

Recreation
County governments
Visit Nebraska Marketing Grant Program
$25,000
Nebraska Tourism Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2025

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Nebraska for innovative tourism marketing projects that attract visitors and promote the state's attractions and events.

Community Development
Nonprofits