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

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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
Central New York 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
City of Hobart Education & Worker Training Grant Program
$1,000
City of Hobart
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support for educational and worker training programs that benefit residents of Hobart, aiming to enhance their skills for a competitive global economy.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Literacy Enrichment Grant
$1,000
Children’s Literacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations and schools in New Hampshire and Vermont to create engaging literacy projects that inspire children and their families to develop a love for reading and writing.

Recreation
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
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
Community and Youth Grants
Contact for amount
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities in Emmet County, Michigan, to support projects that enhance the quality of life for residents across various community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dane G. Hansen Community Grant
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and public entities in Mitchell County, Kansas, to support projects that enhance education, healthcare, social services, environmental conservation, arts and culture, and community beautification.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Office of Youth Programs (OYP) College Tour Grant
$120,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to facilitate college tours for underserved high school students in Washington, D.C., helping them explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities and prepare for higher education.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
West Virginia Humanities Council’s Major Grants
$20,000
West Virginia Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in West Virginia for public humanities projects that engage communities and promote understanding of the human experience.

Humanities
Nonprofits
2024 Fall Attraction Development Grant Program (ADGP)
$1,000,000
Kansas Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and businesses in Kansas to create or improve tourism attractions that will draw more visitors and stimulate the local economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Harrison & Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund
$15,000
Elk County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help meet basic human needs and improve access to education and safe recreational activities for marginalized groups, particularly children, seniors, and individuals with special needs, especially in the wake of the pandemic.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Taylor County Charitable Interest Fund Grants
$1,000
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Taylor County, West Virginia, to support small charitable projects that benefit local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jewelers for Children Grant Application
$300,000
Jewelers for Children (JFC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based organizations that empower children facing trauma, helping them thrive and overcome adversity across multiple states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Thousand Oaks Community Sport Grant
$10,000
City of Thousand Oaks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and school booster clubs in Thousand Oaks to improve local sports facilities and equipment for community benefit.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Jackson County Grants in Iowa
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Jackson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and service groups in Jackson County, Iowa, for projects that address community needs and improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant
$1,500
KidsGardening
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in the U.S. to create or improve youth gardens and greenspaces in underserved areas, engaging at least 15 young participants.

Income Security and Social Services
Independent school districts