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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

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State and Regional Partnerships
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 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
Conservation Grants
$25,000
Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Pennsylvania that are working to improve water quality and habitat through conservation and restoration projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
$500,000
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides matching funds to local governments in North Carolina for the acquisition, renovation, or development of public parks and recreational facilities.

Recreation
County governments
Open Space Conservation Grant Program
$3,500,000
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indian Nations in New York State for purchasing land to protect natural resources, enhance outdoor recreation, and improve climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
SPARC Neighborhood Community Fund
$3,000
Adams County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Adams County residents and community groups in creating projects and events that strengthen neighborhood connections, enhance local aesthetics, promote sustainability, and encourage community engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26
$1,000,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of recreational boating access facilities, including ramps and parking areas, to enhance public access to waterways for both motorized and non-motorized boaters.

Environment
City or township governments
Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program
$750
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in Missouri to cover transportation costs for educational field trips to state parks and historic sites, promoting outdoor learning and youth engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Planning and Capacity
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

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, particularly focusing on equity and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
After School Education and Safety Grant
$355,118
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding supports after school programs in California that provide academic enrichment and safe activities for students in kindergarten through ninth grade, fostering partnerships between schools and community organizations.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Action Grants Program
$20,000
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in an 11-county region to support community-driven projects that enhance quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

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
Louisiana Outdoors Forever
$1,078,650
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for projects that enhance, restore, or preserve Louisiana's natural landscapes and recreational areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26
$30,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments in California to support the sustainable management and enjoyment of off-highway vehicle recreation while preserving natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
Ben B. Cheney Foundation Grant
$50,000
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to public charities and government units in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California for projects that enhance community quality of life through capital improvements, equipment purchases, or program expansions focused on sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
$1,250,000
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Florida's local governments for improving public boating access and infrastructure in coastal and inland waterways.

Recreation
City or township governments
Forest Conservation
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding for projects that protect and restore California's forests, benefiting local communities, wildlife, and water resources.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
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
Environment and Public Space Program
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Shooting Range Grant Program
$75,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to various governmental entities, organizations, and educational institutions in Wisconsin for the construction and improvement of shooting ranges.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$150,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This grant provides federal funding to local agencies, tribes, and nonprofits in Washington to rehabilitate and maintain recreational trails for various outdoor activities, ensuring a sustainable backcountry experience.

Recreation
City or township governments