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Quality of Life Grants Program 2025
$100,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2025

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and eligible institutions that create impactful services and projects for individuals living with paralysis and their families, focusing on community engagement, accessibility, and overall well-being.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Randolph County Grant
$65,000
Community Foundation of Randolph County
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Randolph County to support projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as youth services, education, arts, health, and environmental preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MDU Resources Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
MDU Resources Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest to support community development, education, cultural enrichment, and environmental initiatives that enhance the quality of life in their areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lumber Heritage Region Mini-Grant Program
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale projects that celebrate and preserve the lumber heritage and natural beauty of 15 counties in Pennsylvania, targeting nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Grants
$10,000
Rhode Island Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-driven projects in Rhode Island that promote social cohesion, enhance public spaces, and foster collaboration among residents and local organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Vancouver Lodging Tax Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Vancouver Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2025

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This program provides financial support to organizations and event organizers in Vancouver, Washington, to promote tourism through cultural events, festivals, and the development of tourism-related facilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Oneida County Youth Bureau Grant
Contact for amount
Oneida County Youth Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Oneida County for programs that promote youth development, prevent delinquency, and enhance recreational opportunities for children and adolescents.

Youth
Nonprofits
Bravo / ICON Public Art Grant
Contact for amount
Bravo Greater Des Moines (Bravo) and ICON Water Trails (ICON)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to government partner communities for creating new public art projects that enhance community engagement and interaction with local water trails and access points.

Arts
City or township governments
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across Colorado, targeting organizations and agencies dedicated to improving ecosystem health and wildlife resilience on public and private lands.

Environment
City or township governments
Land And Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Ohio for outdoor recreation projects, helping them acquire, develop, or rehabilitate public parks and recreational areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, transit authorities, and nonprofits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance community spaces, and support safe routes to school initiatives across Pennsylvania.

Transportation
City or township governments
WalkWorks
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania municipalities and planning organizations for developing plans that improve safe access for walking, biking, and public transit, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Office of the Budget
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local authorities and development agencies in Pennsylvania for large-scale construction and redevelopment projects that boost employment and economic activity.

Community Development
State governments
State and Regional Partnerships
Contact for amount
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, regional municipal entities, and state-designated Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania to enhance recreation, park management, and conservation efforts through various projects focused on education, planning, and implementation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Projects Bill Grants
$10,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and private entities for significant water-related projects in Colorado that address regional supply challenges and are not eligible for other funding sources.

Natural Resources
State governments
Land Acquisition
$3,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado municipalities, conservation organizations, and state entities in acquiring land or conservation easements to protect natural resources, wildlife habitats, and enhance outdoor recreation access.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Non-Motorized Trails Grants
$250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations in Colorado for projects that create, maintain, and enhance non-motorized trails, promoting public access and environmental stewardship.

Recreation
State governments
Planning and Capacity
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in developing innovative projects that enhance natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement, with a focus on equity and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)Β 
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance community quality of life, and promote environmentally sustainable transportation alternatives.

Transportation
City or township governments
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments