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Wheeling Heritageโ€™s Partnership Grant Program
$1,000
Wheeling Heritage
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that promote historic preservation, community development, and the arts in Wheeling, West Virginia, supporting individuals, businesses, and organizations working to enhance the city's cultural and historical identity.

Community Development
Individuals
Wildlife Viewing Grants Program
$5,000
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations for projects that enhance public wildlife viewing opportunities and promote conservation of Georgia's nongame wildlife and habitats.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
$4,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding opportunity assists communities in developing a portfolio of ready sites to attract and support growing businesses, with loans available specifically for private developers.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Attraction Development Grants
$146,000
Kansas Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

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
City of Palm Desert Bicycle Rack Incentive Program
Contact for amount
City of Palm Desert
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides bicycle racks at little to no cost for commercial property owners in Palm Desert, promoting cycling and supporting local businesses while enhancing community infrastructure.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clinton County Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
Clinton County Economic Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, to enhance tourism through projects that improve visitor experiences and encourage overnight stays.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to marinas, boatyards, and public agencies in Vermont to improve facilities for managing recreational boater waste, ensuring cleaner waterways and better services for boaters.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
MDARD Equine Grant Program
$125,000
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of equine-related projects in Michigan, including marketing, research, and aftercare programs, aimed at enhancing the state's horse racing industry and overall equine activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gering Occupation Tax Grant
Contact for amount
Gering City Council (Gering Visitors Bureau)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities for tourism-related projects that promote economic development and encourage overnight stays in Gering and Scotts Bluff County.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund
$25,000
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance conservation and outdoor recreation in Oregon, particularly those addressing drought impacts, and is open to a variety of eligible organizations, including tribes, nonprofits, and local governments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Eagle County Lodging Tax Marketing Committee Funding Opportunity
$350,000
Eagle County Lodging Tax Marketing Committee
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local nonprofits, businesses, and government entities in unincorporated Eagle County and Gypsum to enhance their marketing efforts aimed at boosting tourism and cultural engagement.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dodge City Printing Grant
$500
Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to local organizations for printing promotional brochures that highlight attractions in Dodge City, aiming to increase tourism and visibility for overnight visitors.

Arts
Nonprofits
Urban Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and organizations for projects that enhance community development, transportation, housing, and public services in economically distressed areas of Connecticut.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lincoln Mini-grants
Contact for amount
Lincoln Parks Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This program provides funding to community groups and individuals to improve parks, trails, and public spaces in Lincoln through volunteer-led projects.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
City of Rifle Grant Program
$99,999
City of Rifle โ€“ Greater Rifle Improvement Team (GRIT)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners in Rifle, Colorado, for exterior improvements to enhance the city's architectural character and stimulate economic activity.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Go for It Grant Program
Contact for amount
Plover Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and organizations for projects and events that improve tourism and community experiences in the Plover Area, with a focus on attracting overnight visitors.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Miami County Grants
Contact for amount
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
Special Event Incubation Grant
$5,000
Richmond Region Tourism
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations looking to create new events or enhance existing ones in the Richmond Region, with a focus on attracting overnight visitors to boost local tourism and the economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Youth Shooting Sports Program Needs Assessment Proposal
Contact for amount
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
Multi-Sport Courts
Contact for amount
KABOOM!
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding for organizations in select U.S. cities to create custom-designed multi-sport courts that offer engaging play opportunities for low-income youth.

Community Development
City or township governments