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Grants for Nonprofits - Recreation

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WRACVB Tourism Grants
$2,500
Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and government organizations in the Wisconsin Rapids area to develop or enhance tourism-related projects that attract visitors and boost the local economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ZBGA Capital Grant Program
$500,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2025

This program provides funding for New York State zoos, botanical gardens, and aquaria to make strategic capital improvements that enhance educational programs, promote tourism, and support environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Henry and Louise Timken Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Stark Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Stark County for community projects focused on medical vision services, aviation, and the arts.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Roseville Area Community Foundation Grant 2024
$5,000
Roseville Area Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and school programs serving the Roseville, MN area to support community projects, programs, or events that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Recreation
Independent school districts
Frederick County Tourism Reinvestment in Promotion & Product (TRIPP) Program
$40,000
Tourism Council of Frederick County
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Frederick County, Maryland, to promote tourism and develop attractions that draw visitors from outside the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
Community Impact Program
$2,000,000
Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Colorado for projects that enhance outdoor access and improve community quality of life through the development and renovation of parks, trails, and natural spaces.

Community Development
City or township governments
Field of Interest Grant Program
$3,000
Keweenaw Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, governmental entities, and religious organizations for community-focused initiatives in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties, Michigan.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
State and Regional Partnerships
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, regional municipal entities, and state-designated Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania to enhance recreation, park management, and conservation efforts through various projects focused on education, planning, and implementation.

Recreation
City or township governments
NCW Foundation for Youth Grant
$1,000
Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chelan and Douglas counties to support programs that enhance opportunities and access to beneficial experiences for youth aged 18 and under.

Youth
Nonprofits
Hospitality Tax Grants
$30,000
Richland County Office of Budget and Strategic Management (RCBSM)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to artists for creating exterior murals in Franklin County, Ohio, with a focus on enhancing community culture and public art.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Michigan Baseball Foundation Grant
$5,000
Michigan Baseball Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region to support capital projects that enhance youth engagement, community access, and physical activity through facility upgrades and equipment purchases.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Facade Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Newaygo
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides matching funds to commercial and mixed-use property owners and lessees in Newaygo's TIFA district for permanent improvements to their building facades.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Park Rehabilitation and Development
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public parks, recreational facilities, and access to waterways, enhancing community outdoor spaces and environmental sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Chautauqua County Watershed Grant Program
$50,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that improve water quality and enhance recreational opportunities in key lakes and streams of Chautauqua County, targeting collaborations among local governments, non-profits, schools, and landowners.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Recreation and Conservation Planning
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania to develop comprehensive plans for parks, recreation areas, and conservation projects that engage the community and promote sustainable practices.

Recreation
County governments
Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program
$750
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in Missouri to cover transportation costs for educational field trips to state parks and historic sites, promoting outdoor learning and youth engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Planning and Capacity
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in developing innovative projects that enhance natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement, particularly focusing on equity and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
San Joaquin River Conservancy
$6,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding to support the preservation and enhancement of the San Joaquin River's natural and cultural resources, focusing on property acquisition, habitat restoration, and improvements for public access and recreation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Youth Grant Program
$8,000
City of Lawrenceburg Dearborn Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding initiative supports nonprofit programs that provide direct services and activities for youth aged birth to 18 in Dearborn County, Indiana, with a focus on those residing in the Lawrenceburg school corporation area.

Youth
Nonprofits