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

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Youth Engagement Services External Agency Fund
$75,000
The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in Jefferson County, Kentucky, that provide youth development and violence prevention services, particularly in high-crime areas, to promote community-led solutions and reduce gun violence.

Education
Nonprofits
Increasing Investment in Philadelphia Parks
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to boost investment in Philadelphia's parks and recreation system, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Competitive Premier Project Grants
Contact for amount
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Nature in the City Implementation Grant
$60,000
City of Fort Collins
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fort Collins for projects that enhance natural spaces, improve wildlife habitats, and promote environmental stewardship in neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Statewide Waterway Access Grant Program
$30,000
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public access to waterways, ensuring they remain open and free for community use for 25 years.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust Grant
$10,000
The Frank S. Flowers Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to educational, health, and religious organizations in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with a focus on scholarships for local high school graduates and youth programs.

Education
County governments
Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids
$40,000
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Miami-Dade County that offer high-quality summer arts and science camps for underserved children and youth, including those with disabilities, at little or no cost.

Arts
Nonprofits
Impact Match Grant Program
$250,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible organizations in specific Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska counties for impactful community projects in areas like economic development, health services, education, and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program Educational Funding
$300,000
New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, nonprofits, and public agencies in New York State for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for various user groups.

Recreation
State governments
Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund
$1,000
Road Runners Club of America
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups to create or sustain inclusive youth running programs that promote healthy lifestyles for children of all abilities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Perris
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs and projects that assist low-to-moderate income residents in Perris, focusing on services like job training, health care, and infrastructure improvements.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
2026 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
$7,200,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico for projects that improve outdoor trails and infrastructure, promoting access to nature and enhancing community health and well-being.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
Connie Saylor Johnson Wilderness Education Grant
$2,000
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for educational projects that promote wilderness values and stewardship among youth and adults in Idaho, Montana, and Iowa.

Education
Independent school districts
Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program
$75,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Institutional Support Grant Program
$11,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts nonprofits and cultural organizations with a strong track record in delivering quality programming and administrative stability, allowing them to enhance their operations and projects over a three-year period.

Arts
City or township governments
Tahoe for All
$150,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Arts Access Grant Program
$20,000
SVCREATES
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Santa Clara County to create arts programs that increase access to meaningful artistic experiences for historically marginalized communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Chi–Cal Rivers Fund
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions in the Chicago and Calumet region to implement conservation projects that improve waterways, enhance natural habitats, and engage communities.

Environment
Nonprofits