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Tourism Event Growth & Sustainability Program Grant
$50,000
New Mexico Tourism Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This program provides financial and marketing support to tourism-related events in New Mexico that attract visitors and promote the state's cultural experiences.

Recreation
City or township governments
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Restore Colorado
$100,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding for habitat restoration and conservation projects across Colorado, targeting both public and private lands to enhance ecosystems and support wildlife migration.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Tourism Grant Program
$10,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Iowa Tourism Grant Program, funded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, offers grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to Iowa-based tourism-related entities for marketing initiatives, meetings, and events that align with IEDA's marketing plan, with a total of $300,000 available for projects to be implemented in the 2025 fiscal year.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Play Fund
$25,000
The Toy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports children's hospitals and healthcare facilities in the U.S. to implement play-based projects that enhance the emotional well-being of economically disadvantaged children undergoing medical care.

Youth
Nonprofits
Reduce Illegal Dumping
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Philadelphia-based organizations and community groups in developing innovative solutions to reduce illegal dumping and improve neglected public spaces in the city.

Environment
Nonprofits
Michigan Coastal Management Program Grant
$1,000,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Michigan communities develop resilience against coastal hazards, improve public access to coastal areas, and restore natural resources through projects that prioritize environmental justice and nature-based solutions.

Environment
State governments
MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program
$75,000
Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for habitat improvement projects on conserved private and municipal lands in Massachusetts, aimed at enhancing wildlife habitats and promoting biodiversity.

Environment
Nonprofits
MassTrails Grant Program
$500,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides matching funds to communities, nonprofits, and public entities in Massachusetts for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and shared-use pathways, promoting connectivity and accessibility for all users.

Recreation
City or township governments
Building Healthy Futures Grant Program
Contact for amount
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that improve healthcare access and mental health services for school-age youth and their families in Omaha.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Keweenaw Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Keweenaw Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to various organizations in Michigan's Copper Country to address community needs, including historical preservation, environmental sustainability, and youth services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Canoe Access Development Fund
$5,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Western Pennsylvania to develop and improve safe and accessible canoe and kayak access sites on local rivers and streams.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Innovation in Community Engagement Grant
$1,000,000
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that engage rural residents of all ages in Kansas and western Missouri, fostering community participation and strengthening local ties.

Community Development
Independent school districts
Trail Stewardship Program
$100,000
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of trails and shared-use paths throughout Montana, benefiting local communities and outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Lewisville Community Center Program Grant
$5,000
Shallow Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for community enrichment programs at the Mary Alice Warren Community Center in Lewisville, North Carolina, focusing on cultural, artistic, and educational activities for local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Truckee Core Values Fund
$2,500
Truckee Chamber of Commerce
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support for marketing events that promote Truckee's core values, benefiting nonprofit organizations and community-focused initiatives within the town.

Arts
Nonprofits
Initiative Foundation’s Joy & Connection Grant
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota for community-led projects that promote joy, social connections, and healing among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts Residencies in Schools Grants
$6,000
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to teaching artists in Montgomery County, MD, to create and implement arts education programs in collaboration with local schools, benefiting students from under-resourced communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Destination Development Grant
$5,000,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2025

This program provides funding to businesses and organizations in North Dakota for developing or expanding tourism attractions that enhance the state's economy and diversify its tourism offerings.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming Initiative (NY SWIMS)
$10,000,000
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This initiative provides funding to municipalities and Indian Nations in New York State to build or improve swimming facilities in underserved communities, promoting safe access to swimming.

Recreation
Nonprofits