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Grants for Nonprofits - Recreation

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Youth Team Sports Grant
$25,000
New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Dutchess County to offer free team sports programs for youth under 18, particularly in underserved areas, promoting positive youth development and physical health.

Youth
Nonprofits
Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities - Standard Grants
$75,000
National Forest Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance wildfire resilience, forest health, sustainable recreation, and rural economic development in communities adjacent to National Forest System lands.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Small Grants Program
$2,000
Portland Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Portland, Oregon, that work to improve equitable access to parks, gardens, and recreational spaces for historically marginalized groups.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Accountable Fund Grant
$75,000
Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $75,000 annually for three years to organizations in Baltimore City that are led by Black and Brown individuals and focus on empowering youth aged 24 and under through impactful programs.

Education
City or township governments
Tourism Marketing Grant Program
$10,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (Kansas Tourism)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for new marketing initiatives aimed at boosting tourism in Kansas, targeting not-for-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and other eligible entities involved in promoting travel destinations.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Summer Youth Program
Contact for amount
City of Columbus
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that offer summer programs for at-risk youth in Columbus, focusing on improving academic performance, health, and career readiness.

Youth
Nonprofits
CFMJC Competitive Grant Program
$100,000
Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that implement projects benefiting the residents of Jefferson County, Indiana, with a focus on innovative, collaborative, and preventative initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
614 Beautiful Grant
$15,000
Neighborhood Design Center (NDC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This grant provides funding for community-driven beautification projects in Columbus, Ohio, empowering residents and local organizations to enhance public spaces and foster neighborhood connectivity.

Community Development
Individuals
All Black Lives Grant
$20,000
Contigo Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Central Florida that empower Black LGBTQ+ communities through initiatives focused on racial, economic, and gender justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to government agencies and nonprofit organizations in Florida for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
GF-Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Grant
Contact for amount
GlobalFoundries / Town of Malta Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to not-for-profit organizations and community projects that enhance the well-being, education, and cultural opportunities for residents of the Town of Malta, New York.

Arts
City or township governments
Fiesta Sports Foundation
$50,000
Fiesta Sports Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Arizona-based nonprofit organizations focused on youth engagement, sports participation, and educational programs.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
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
New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS)
$2,500,000
New York Dormitory Authority
State

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This initiative provides funding to municipalities and eligible nonprofit organizations in New York State for the design, construction, and renovation of public playgrounds, particularly in underserved communities, to promote safe and inclusive spaces for youth socialization and activity.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Sewall Foundation’s Animal Welfare Grants
$75,000
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maine that promote the well-being of cats and dogs by providing shelter, veterinary care, and resources to help keep pets with their owners, particularly in under-resourced communities.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Tourism Development Grant
$1,500
Muskingum County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit, for-profit, and municipal organizations in Muskingum County, Ohio, to promote tourism through marketing and event initiatives that attract visitors and boost local economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CDBG Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
$100,000
City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Detroit that deliver essential public services in areas like education, health, public safety, youth recreation, and senior services for low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Outdoor Equity Fund 2026
$3,000,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Mexico that create outdoor programs for underserved youth, promoting access to nature, environmental education, and career pathways in outdoor recreation.

Youth
Nonprofits
Special Events and Community Arts Program
Contact for amount
City of Naperville (Community Services Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

The City of Naperville's Special Events & Community Arts Grant Fund Program is a one-year grant available to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and individual artists, aimed at supporting special events and artistic cultural experiences that promote inclusivity and diversity, with applications due by October 4, 2024.

Arts
Nonprofits
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and businesses in Illinois for developing and improving tourism attractions that draw visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits