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

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FY24 The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant - Tier 1 Local Projects
$99,999
New Mexico Economic Development Department's Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

May 27, 2024

The Tier 1 Local Projects under the 2023 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant aim to support conservation-oriented, shovel-ready projects that benefit specific communities. These projects must be publicly accessible and demonstrate economic benefits through improved quality of life, public health outcomes, and eco-tourism. Eligible applicants include Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, public schools, colleges, soil and water conservation districts, and land grant associations. Nonprofits are not eligible. Projects must be completed within 24 months, with grants awarded up front and applications accepted on a rolling basis starting July 1, 2023 until funds are expended or June 30th 2024 (for FY24)

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
Community Investment Grants
$100,000
United Way Quad Cities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance youth education, promote financial stability, and improve community health.

Recreation
City or township governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Environmental Quality Protection- Bureau wide
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various governmental and nonprofit organizations for projects that assess and mitigate hazards from abandoned mines on public lands, promoting environmental restoration and public health.

Natural Resources
State governments
Capitol Complex Construction Interruption Grant Program
$40,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This grant provides $40,000 to small businesses in Springfield, Illinois, that have suffered revenue losses due to construction disruptions near the Capitol Complex.

Business and Commerce
Private institutions of higher education
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services- Bureau wide
$70,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance recreational access and visitor experiences on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, targeting state and local governments, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

Recreation
State governments
Grants: Wildlife Stewardship
Contact for amount
Saginaw Bay WIN
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

Grant Opportunity: Outdoor Education Partnership Phase II Date: Jul 2019 Description: This grant opportunity is open to multiple organizations, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited, and Chippewa Nature Center. The goal of the project is to develop and expand place-based environmental and sustainability education at schools. Funding will support the creation of outdoor education areas that can be utilized by local public and private schools in their curriculum. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program will restore habitat through habitat restoration projects, with financial assistance from Ducks Unlimited. Chippewa Nature Center will lead the curriculum and program development for each site, tailoring it to the State of Michigan curriculum and school preferences. Approximately 3,000+ students are estimated to be educated in the outdoor classrooms every year. Eligibility: Open to organizations of all types across the USA (nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, small businesses etc.) Grant Opportunity: On-The-Ground Saginaw Bay Watershed Habitat Project _ MUCC Date: Dec 2014 Description: This grant opportunity is established by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) and aims to partner with local groups, MUCC members, and others in improving wildlife habitat across the state. The project focuses on implementing habitat improvement projects on conservancy-owned properties as well as state-owned game areas in our region. Eligibility: Open to organizations of all types across the USA (nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, small businesses etc.) Grant Opportunity: Michigan Waterfowl Legacy Implementation in the Saginaw Bay Region Date: Nov 2012 Description: This grant opportunity supports an expanded Saginaw Bay component of the Michigan Waterfowl Legacy program. The program aims to promote wetland use by hunters, new hunters, and birders in order to improve waterfowl populations and habitat, increase waterfowl hunting participation, and engage citizens in conserv

Environment
Nonprofits
Early Childhood & Education Grants
$10,000
Duke’s Office of Durham and Community Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public schools and nonprofit organizations in Durham County for innovative educational programs that promote equity and enhance college or career readiness for young people.

Education
Nonprofits
Designing for Democratic Resilience and Renewal
$1,000,000
DOS-PA (Bureau of Global Public Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 22, 2024

Date Added

Apr 10, 2024

Drawing on the science of prebunking and the popularity and penetration of video games, the implementer will develop an evergreen game in a sandbox platform, with an existing fan base, in which participants play a game that builds cognitive resilience to authoritarianism and promotes democratic norms and values. The game will increase player skepticism of foreign propaganda and disinformation by increasing player media literacy and digital safety.

Recreation
Nonprofits
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties Grant 2025
$10,000
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 13, 2024

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations that support community programs focused on health, basic needs, workforce development, and youth development for low-income families in Wayne and Holmes Counties, Ohio.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Humanities Montana Research Fellowship
$4,000
Humanities Montana
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

Humanities Montana Research Fellowship supports projects with a central focus in the humanities, a clearly defined theme, and involvement of professional humanists. Projects must include a public program, publicity, and evaluation plans where appropriate. There is a 1:1 cost-share requirement and applications involving Native American communities or cultures must demonstrate their involvement or address why they are not involved. Humanities Montana cannot fund projects focusing on personal concerns, non-public meetings, construction or operating expenses of existing organizations, lobbying or direct social action, one-sided treatment of an issue, fundraising for profit-making groups, alcoholic beverages or entertainment costs, and candidates running for political office.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
National Outreach and Communications Program
$26,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions, to promote recreational fishing and boating participation while enhancing conservation and safety efforts.

Recreation
State governments
Community Grants Program
$150,000
Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities for innovative projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Onondaga and Madison counties, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This grant provides funding for programs and services that empower women and girls in Northwest Minnesota, focusing on entrepreneurship, safety, leadership, and personal development.

Women & Girl Services
County governments
Small & Major Grants
Contact for amount
Knox County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway Outcome 1
$35,000,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake & Coastal Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides financial and technical support to local governments, academic institutions, and non-profits for projects that improve water quality, restore waterways, enhance climate resilience, and promote environmental stewardship in Maryland.

Environment
Nonprofits
City of Sacramento Community Action Grant
$3,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Sacramento for projects that protect and improve local water quality by preventing stormwater pollution.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Fremont Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fremont Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Fremont, Nebraska, for projects that enhance community improvement, education, health, recreation, social services, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
San Francisco Artist Grant
$100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support to individual artists residing in San Francisco for the creation of new works that benefit the local community.

Arts
City or township governments
America Walks Community Change Grants
Contact for amount
America Walks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations and agencies in the U.S. to implement innovative projects that promote walkability and active living in their neighborhoods.

Community Development
Nonprofits