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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

Explore 201 grant opportunities

Pathways Program
$300,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado organizations in addressing community challenges related to outdoor stewardship, equity, and climate resilience through collaborative planning and capacity-building initiatives.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
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 & Parks Foundation (MSTPF)
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
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
2024 Fall Attraction Development Grant Program (ADGP)
$1,000,000
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
Red Coats’ Community Grant
$15,000
THE PLAYERS
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Northeast Florida to support impactful community programs and projects that address local needs.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Non-Motorized Trails Grants
$250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
2024 Hudson River Valley Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant
$250,000
Hudson River Valley Greenway
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to municipalities and non-profit organizations in selected New York counties for various recreational trail projects, including construction, planning, rehabilitation, and educational initiatives.

Recreation
Nonprofits
City of Thousand Oaks Community Sport Grant
$10,000
City of Thousand Oaks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and school booster clubs in Thousand Oaks to improve local sports facilities and equipment for community benefit.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Grant 2026
$15,316,881
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that aim to conserve Virginia's farmland, forestland, historic sites, natural areas, and open spaces.

Environment
State governments
Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in New York State for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational facilities that promote outdoor activities and enhance community well-being.

Recreation
City or township governments
OPRHP Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in New York State for the construction and improvement of municipal parks and recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Limited Gaming Impact Grant
$7,500,000
Colorado Deparment Of local affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Colorado to address the community impacts of limited stakes gaming by funding public facilities and services.

Community Development
City or township governments
MDU Resources Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
MDU Resources Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
$500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state and local governments in Michigan for acquiring and improving public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, enhancing community access to nature and recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments