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Grants for Special district governments - Recreation

Explore 201 grant opportunities

Utah Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to assist public land managers and local governments in Utah with restoring and improving outdoor recreation infrastructure to enhance user experience and protect natural resources.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Foundation of Randolph County Grant
$65,000
Community Foundation of Randolph County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Nature in the City Implementation Grant
$60,000
City of Fort Collins
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fort Collins for projects that enhance natural spaces, improve wildlife habitats, and promote environmental stewardship in neighborhoods.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tourism and Cultural Investment Grants
$10,000
City of Spokane Grants Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Spokane for projects that promote tourism and cultural activities, enhancing the city's appeal as a regional destination.

Arts
Nonprofits
Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative (RPI)
$50,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to create or support diverse coalitions focused on preserving natural resources and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
2026 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
$7,200,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico for projects that improve outdoor trails and infrastructure, promoting access to nature and enhancing community health and well-being.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
Micro-Grants
$5,000
River City Outdoors
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in the Greater St. Louis area for outdoor recreation projects that promote access and engagement with nature.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program FY25
$1,500,000
California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This program provides funding to local government agencies in California for essential boating safety and law enforcement equipment to improve public safety on waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
Utah Community Parks and Recreation Grant
$200,000
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Utah for improving community parks and recreational facilities, particularly in underserved urban and rural areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Grants
$3,000
Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation is offering grants up to $3,000 to individuals, groups, and organizations for projects that enhance parks, trails, and recreational opportunities on Bainbridge Island, with applications due by October 1, 2024.

Recreation
Individuals
LCRA Community Grants 2026
$100,000
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support for capital improvement projects that enhance community infrastructure and services in rural and economically challenged areas of Texas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Target Range Grant Program
$1,500,000
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and commercial entities in Louisiana to develop and improve public shooting facilities, ensuring safe and accessible spaces for firearms education and use.

Recreation
City or township governments
Illinois SNOW Mobile Grant Program
$120,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational Trail GrantΒ 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations and agencies in Kansas for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities, promoting outdoor activities for all users.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
$1,500,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to Florida's local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas, promoting natural conservation and recreational opportunities.

Environment
State governments
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement equine therapy programs aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of disabled veterans and active-duty service members.

Health
State governments
Parks Capital and Open Space Grant
$1,000,000
King County Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This program provides funding to city and town governments, as well as park districts in King County, to develop and improve recreational facilities and open spaces for the community.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Foundation of Dickinson County Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Dickinson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government units in Dickinson County, Kansas, for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as arts, education, health, and youth services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Recreation Passport Grants
$150,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to Michigan local governments for developing and renovating public outdoor recreation facilities to enhance community parks and recreational spaces.

Recreation
City or township governments
PECO Green Region Open Space Grant Program
$10,000
PECO
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance and protect open spaces, improve public access to nature, and support environmental quality initiatives.

Environment
Special district governments