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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

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South Carolina Parks and Recreation Development Fund
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Nov 2, 2023

This program provides funding to local governments and special purpose districts in South Carolina for permanent improvements to public parks and recreational facilities, requiring community and legislative support.

Recreation
City or township governments
Climbing Conservation Grant
Contact for amount
Access Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to local organizations, climbers, and agencies working to protect and improve climbing areas across the United States.

Environment
Individuals
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP)
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) Coastal Resources Divsion
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Georgia for projects that protect and enhance natural resources, parks, and outdoor recreation areas.

Natural Resources
State governments
Recreational Trails Program
$50,000
Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont municipalities, nonprofits, and government entities for the development, restoration, and maintenance of public recreational trails, including projects for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Recreation
State governments
National Fish Passage Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This grant provides financial and technical support to a wide range of partners, including governments, nonprofits, and private entities, to remove barriers in waterways and restore aquatic habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems.

Natural Resources
State governments
Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation Grant
$100,000
Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, tribes, and local organizations in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to develop and improve trails and parks for community recreational use.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to public and private operators for the construction and improvement of transient moorage facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet or longer, ensuring they are accessible for short-term stays.

Recreation
City or township governments
Small Scale Grants
$100,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This program provides funding for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle trails and related facilities, aimed at enhancing safe and sustainable OHV recreation in Arizona for governmental entities, non-profits, and clubs.

Recreation
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
Community Centers Grant Program
$15,000
Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Erie County to improve community centers that serve as vital hubs for social, educational, and recreational services.

Education
City or township governments
RFGA2026-009 HIV Test Kit Distribution
$1,250,000
Arizona HSA - PHS Preparedness
State

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations in Arizona to distribute free HIV self-test kits to at-risk communities, aiming to improve access to testing and reduce barriers related to HIV.

Consumer Protection
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program Educational Funding
$300,000
New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and other eligible organizations in New York State for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Recreation
State governments
FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants
$25,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Native American tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and eligible museums for the repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural items to their communities.

Recreation
State governments
Del Mar Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Del Mar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support and resources to nonprofit organizations in Del Mar for projects that enhance community pride, preserve open spaces, and improve local cultural programs and events.

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
Site Improvements
$3,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for park districts in larger municipalities to improve infrastructure and enhance community spaces in Urbana, Illinois.

Infrastructure
Special district governments
Tahoe for All
$150,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

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
Park & Trail Grant
$300,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and qualified organizations in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreation Passport Grants
$150,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to Michigan local governments for developing and renovating public outdoor recreation facilities to enhance community parks and recreational spaces.

Recreation
City or township governments