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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Recreation

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Small & Major Grants
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Knox County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in Knox County, Ohio, to implement impactful projects in areas such as education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Carroll Community Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Stark Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve the community needs of Carroll County, Ohio, focusing on diverse local initiatives that enhance community welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Fish Passage Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides financial and technical support to a wide range of partners, including governments, nonprofits, and private entities, to remove barriers in waterways and restore aquatic habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems.

Natural Resources
State governments
Denver Broncos Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Denver Broncos Foundation (DBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado that support youth initiatives focused on health, education, and career readiness for young people aged 5-24.

Youth
Nonprofits
Competitive Major Grants
$125,000
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This program provides funding to South Carolina organizations and local governments for projects that promote public understanding of the state's role in the American Revolution, including exhibits, educational initiatives, and historic tourism efforts.

Humanities
County governments
ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in enhancing the interpretation and education of historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict across the United States.

Humanities
State governments
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation
Contact for amount
The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local entities in Mississippi to support health promotion and community wellness programs that benefit the state's residents.

Health
Nonprofits
Competitive Premier Project Grants
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SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for large-scale projects that commemorate South Carolina's contributions to the American Revolution, targeting local governments, historical organizations, and community groups with strong ties to the state.

Humanities
Nonprofits
FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants
$25,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Native American tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and eligible museums for the repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural items to their communities.

Recreation
State governments
Miami County Grants
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Northen Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support for a variety of community projects in Miami County, focusing on education, health, arts, and more, with an emphasis on innovative initiatives that benefit underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
In Youth We Trust Youth Grants
$3,000
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties that empower young people to address community challenges and develop leadership skills.

Youth
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
National Youth Shooting Sports Program Needs Assessment Proposal
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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
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
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
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
Fulton County Community Foundation Community Support Grants
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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
Bend Sustainability Fund
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City of Bend
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that enhance or protect tourism-related facilities in Bend, Oregon, benefiting both residents and visitors while promoting sustainable tourism development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grant Program
$5,000
The Outdoor Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This program provides funding to various organizations across the USA for projects focused on wildlife conservation, outdoor access, and community support, particularly in the Missouri Ozarks.

Environment
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across Colorado, targeting organizations and agencies dedicated to improving ecosystem health and wildlife resilience on public and private lands.

Environment
City or township governments