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Grants for State governments - Recreation

Explore 292 grant opportunities

Recreational Trail Program (RTP)
$250,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, benefiting both motorized and non-motorized users.

Recreation
State governments
Lodging Tax Annual Grant Program
Contact for amount
San Juan County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects and events that promote tourism in San Juan County, enhancing visitor experiences and increasing overnight stays.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Michigan Land and Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to state and local governments, regional recreation authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribes for acquiring land to enhance public outdoor recreational opportunities in Michigan.

Recreation
State governments
Safety and Environmental Education
$10,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that educate trail users about safety practices and environmental conservation related to recreational trails.

Environment
Nonprofits
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program (CVA)
$50,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to private marinas, boatyards, and yacht clubs for the construction of sewage pumpout and dump stations to help reduce pollution from recreational boating.

Environment
City or township governments
Good Roots Grants
$1,000
Alabama Power Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides funding to Alabama cities, towns, and nonprofit organizations to improve local green spaces through tree planting and beautification projects that engage the community.

Environment
City or township governments
Non-Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at developing, maintaining, and promoting non-motorized recreational trails for public use by local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.

Recreation
State governments
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$1,250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, county, state, or tribal public agencies in Colorado for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreational areas for permanent public use.

Environment
City or township governments
Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant
$1,250,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and removal of dams in Vermont, aimed at improving water quality and enhancing public access to waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This program provides funding to state agencies and local governments to improve parks and recreational facilities in urban areas with limited access to outdoor spaces, focusing on community engagement and environmental sustainability.

Recreation
State governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible agencies in northeastern Illinois for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that enhances non-motorized transportation.

Transportation
City or township governments
Arts Everywhere Program
$20,000
Kansas Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Kansas to support a variety of arts projects that enhance community engagement, foster creativity, and promote economic development.

Arts
Independent school districts
Energy Storage Integration Prize
$200,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This competition provides funding to companies and coalitions developing innovative technologies that improve the integration of energy storage systems with the electricity grid, promoting a more efficient and sustainable energy future.

Energy
State governments
Arts Respond Performance Support
$8,000
Texas Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Texas schools, libraries, and nonprofits in hiring artists for performances or workshops, helping to enrich community arts programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Programย 
$10,000,000
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)ย 
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state and local governments for developing and improving outdoor recreational facilities in economically disadvantaged urban communities across the United States.

Recreation
City or township governments
Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program
$39,550
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to promote tourism through innovative marketing initiatives and events that attract visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Recreation Trails Program (RTP)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to government agencies, nonprofits, and private operators for developing and maintaining public recreational trails, with a focus on enhancing outdoor access and conservation efforts.

Recreation
Individuals
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local governments and state agencies in Michigan for developing public outdoor recreation facilities, such as parks and trails, to enhance community recreational opportunities.

Recreation
State governments
101 Women Sandpoint Grant
$11,000
101 Women Sandpoint
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides $11,000 to local nonprofits and community organizations in Bonner County, Idaho, to support projects that address basic needs in the spring and arts, education, recreation, and environmental services in the fall.

Community Development
Nonprofits