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Grants for State governments - Recreation

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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership ProgramΒ 
$10,000,000
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)Β 
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
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
Transportation Alternatives ProgramΒ 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, and non-profits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, enhance environmental and historic sites, and promote safe routes for students in Kansas communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation FundΒ 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state and local governments in Kansas for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, promoting healthier communities and preserving natural spaces.

Recreation
State governments
Open‑Space Lands Preservation Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Virginia Outdoors Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals, organizations, and local governments in Virginia for projects that permanently protect farms, forests, and recreational spaces through various legal means.

Environment
Individuals
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund
$3,600,000
Kern Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the native Kern River rainbow trout population and improve their habitat and water quality in the Upper Kern River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climbing Conservation Grant
Contact for amount
Access Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to local organizations, climbers, and agencies working to protect and improve climbing areas across the United States.

Environment
Individuals
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
Off-Road Trail Improvement Program
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides funding to government agencies and nonprofit organizations for the maintenance, expansion, and restoration of public off-road vehicle trails and facilities in Michigan.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Environmental Quality Protection- Bureau wide
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various governmental and nonprofit organizations for projects that assess and mitigate hazards from abandoned mines on public lands, promoting environmental restoration and public health.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Aquatic Resource Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to state, local, and tribal governments, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects that promote healthy aquatic habitats and water resources on public lands.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services- Bureau wide
$70,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance recreational access and visitor experiences on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, targeting state and local governments, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

Recreation
State governments
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
National Outreach and Communications Program
$26,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions, to promote recreational fishing and boating participation while enhancing conservation and safety efforts.

Recreation
State governments
Trees for Kids Grant Program
$2,500
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and local governments for tree planting projects that engage youth in environmental education and conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Zoos, Botanical Gardens & Aquaria (ZBGA) Program
$21,500,000
New York Off of Parks, Rec & Hstrc Pres
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York that manage natural heritage collections, helping them enhance public education and maintain their living and preserved biological specimens.

Environment
Nonprofits
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP)
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) Coastal Resources Divsion
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Georgia for projects that protect and enhance natural resources, parks, and outdoor recreation areas.

Natural Resources
State governments
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
Recreational Trails Program
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to government agencies and nonprofit organizations in Florida for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments