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

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Youth for Community Improvement Fund
$40,000
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Worcester County that engage youth in projects focused on arts and culture, health and wellbeing, basic needs, and economic opportunity.

Recreation
Private institutions of higher education
Boating Infrastructure Grants
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Michigan municipalities and public entities for building and improving docking facilities for transient recreational boats, promoting public access and local economic growth.

Recreation
City or township governments
Arts Everywhere Program
$20,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Kansas to support a variety of arts projects that enhance community engagement, foster creativity, and promote economic development.

Arts
Independent school districts
Arts Respond Performance Support
$8,000
Texas Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Texas schools, libraries, and nonprofits in hiring artists for performances or workshops, helping to enrich community arts programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Environment & Land Use Grant
Contact for amount
Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions that promote environmental education, protection, and sustainability in Charlevoix County and the Lake Charlevoix Watershed.

Environment
City or township governments
Big Idea Grant
$25,000
Lower St. Croix Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and government entities in select towns of the Lower St. Croix Valley to implement community-enhancing projects that improve residents' quality of life and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cultural Facilities Grants 2026
Contact for amount
Vermont Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for Vermont-based nonprofit organizations and municipalities to improve and expand cultural facilities that host artistic and community events.

Community Development
City or township governments
Anchorage Trail Care Grants
$2,500
The Alaska Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding supports organizations in the Anchorage Bowl area to maintain and construct non-paved public trails, enhancing accessibility and usability for outdoor enthusiasts.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Leona Gruber Trust Fund
$2,000
Leona Gruber Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania, particularly in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, focusing on education, health, and human services for at-risk youth, low-income families, and the elderly.

Education
Nonprofits
IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.

Transportation
City or township governments
Maryland Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant
$400,000
Maryland Department of the Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist local and state organizations, private companies, and nonprofits in Maryland with projects that improve water quality by reducing pollution in designated watersheds.

Environment
City or township governments
Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program
$500
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Greene County, Missouri, to support athletic and outdoor recreational programs specifically for girls and young women.

Recreation
City or township governments
Quality of Life in Oโ€™Brien County in Iowa
$15,000
Oโ€™Brien County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Oโ€™Brien County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life across various focus areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental conservation.

Arts
Nonprofits
Brouilletts Creek Solar Community Grant Program
$5,000
Apex Clean Energy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Vermillion County, Indiana, for projects that promote community health, economic growth, environmental sustainability, and education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sports Event Funding Program
$75,000
Sports & Exhibition Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to major sporting events in Allegheny County that can boost the local economy and attract visitors, covering costs like marketing, venue rentals, and production expenses.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Tree Planting Grant
$20,000
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDA-DoF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and public schools in Tennessee for planting trees on public lands to improve community wellbeing and environmental health.

Environment
City or township governments
Community and Watershed Forestry Program
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to municipalities, non-profits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance local conservation and urban forestry through the establishment of riparian buffers, native habitats, and community tree initiatives.

Environment
County governments
Nicholas County Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Nicholas County Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions serving Nicholas County, West Virginia, for capital projects and special programs in areas such as arts, education, health, recreation, and youth services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations to create and enhance adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and active-duty service members, promoting their physical activity and social engagement.

Recreation
State governments
South Mountain Partnership Flex Grants
$2,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale community projects in Pennsylvania's South Mountain region, focusing on enhancing outdoor access and engagement, particularly for diverse communities.

Environment
Nonprofits