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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

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2025 Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2024

Date Added

Oct 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local, state, tribal, and non-profit organizations to restore and protect vital riparian and aquatic habitats in the headwaters of the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers, benefiting key species and promoting sustainable conservation practices.

Recreation
City or township governments
Conservation Trust Fund (CTF)
$81,760,837
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local governments for improving parks, recreation services, and conserving natural resources through the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public sites.

Environment
County governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Shoreline Erosion Control Grant Program
$11,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to California public agencies for projects that address shoreline erosion and enhance coastal restoration efforts.

Environment
State governments
Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities
$750,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local entities in New York State to implement programs that promote mental wellness, resilience, and healing from trauma.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Travel Nevada Rural Marketing Grant Program
$1,500,000
Nevada Division of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides matching funds to rural Nevada organizations and local governments for marketing initiatives that promote tourism and stimulate economic growth in their communities.

Business and Commerce
Special district governments
Wheeling Heritage’s Partnership Grant Program
$1,000
Wheeling Heritage
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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 use.

Recreation
State governments
Rural Tourism Asset Grant Program
$75,000
Montana Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 16, 2026

This program provides funding to rural local governments, nonprofits, and economic development organizations in Montana for projects that improve tourism infrastructure and enhance visitor experiences in less urbanized areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Municipal Park and Trail Improvements in Pennsylvania
$250,000
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for improving and developing public parks and recreational trails.

Recreation
City or township governments
Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation Grant
$100,000
Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants – Play Area Grants
$300,000
Hennepin County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local government entities in Hennepin County for projects that create or improve youth play areas and athletic facilities, promoting increased access to recreational activities for children and teenagers.

Recreation
City or township governments
Blackford County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Blackford County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides funding for community projects in Blackford County, Indiana, focusing on areas such as education, health, and human services, with a preference for initiatives that demonstrate collaboration and broad community impact.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lake Tahoe License Plate Program
$2,000,000
Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to public agencies and non-profit organizations for projects that protect and improve the natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Attraction Development Grants
$146,000
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
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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