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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

Explore 237 grant opportunities

Open Space
$1,000,000
King County Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for projects in King County that restore river ecosystems, improve public access, and promote awareness of the importance of river corridors, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and tribal organizations.

Community Development
City or township governments
Canoe Access Development Fund
$5,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community groups and organizations in Western Pennsylvania to develop and improve safe and accessible canoe and kayak access sites on local rivers and streams.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Town of East Hampton Water Quality Improvement Grant
Contact for amount
Town of East Hampton (Natural Resources Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to East Hampton Town departments, villages, nonprofits, and commercial entities for projects that improve local water quality through pollution reduction and habitat restoration initiatives.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Tourism Marketing Grant Program
$10,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (Kansas Tourism)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for new marketing initiatives aimed at boosting tourism in Kansas, targeting not-for-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and other eligible entities involved in promoting travel destinations.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the construction and renovation of public facilities for transient recreational boaters, enhancing access to waterways and promoting economic development along the waterfront.

Environment
City or township governments
Neighborhood Improvement Project
$5,000
City of Jackson
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to residents and neighborhood groups in Jackson, Tennessee, to support community-driven projects that improve local neighborhoods through beautification, safety, and engagement initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Parents Commission FY 2026
$200,000
Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GVA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Arizona-based organizations focused on increasing parental involvement and preventing youth substance abuse through community engagement and educational programs.

Recreation
City or township governments
Quality of Life Grants Program
$50,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to support programs that improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation Program Grants
$15,000
Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to community-based programs in Vermont that support children and families by preventing issues like juvenile delinquency and substance misuse, with a focus on promoting equity and positive family functioning.

Education
City or township governments
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that promote sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to outdoor spaces in the Sierra-Cascade Region.

Recreation
State governments
Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Susquehanna Greenway Mini-Grant program, funded by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership, offers $1,000 to $10,000 grants to public entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects promoting education, outdoor engagement, wayfinding, trails, active transportation, and placemaking within the Susquehanna Greenway corridor.

Environment
Nonprofits
Hospitality Tax Grants
$30,000
Richland County Office of Budget and Strategic Management (RCBSM)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to artists for creating exterior murals in Franklin County, Ohio, with a focus on enhancing community culture and public art.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Municipal Acquisition Grants
Contact for amount
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides funding to Chester County municipalities and land-owning municipal recreation authorities for acquiring land to enhance public access and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants
$80,000
New Hampshire State Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for trail-related projects in New Hampshire, including maintenance, construction, and facility development, aimed at non-profit organizations, educational institutions, private groups, and government entities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Office of the Budget
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This state-funded program provides financial assistance for large-scale economic, cultural, and community improvement projects in Pennsylvania that create jobs and enhance regional development.

Community Development
State governments
Off-Highway Vehicle Program Grants
$20,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Montana to improve off-highway vehicle recreational opportunities through trail development, maintenance, and educational initiatives.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Shooting Range Grants Program
$25,000
Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to organizations in Wyoming for developing and improving public shooting ranges that enhance safety, accessibility, and hunter education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$600,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and organizations in Nebraska for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational spaces, promoting outdoor access and environmental preservation for all residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
New Jersey Historic Trust’s Historic Site Management Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Historic Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support for historic preservation projects in New Jersey, targeting organizations and municipalities engaged in restoring and managing historic sites.

Community Development
City or township governments
Age-Friendly Minnesota Community Grants
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides funding to a diverse range of organizations in Minnesota to create inclusive and accessible environments that support the dignity and well-being of older adults.

Community Development
City or township governments