Grants for State governments - Recreation

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.

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, nonprofits, and Native organizations for the preservation and restoration of historic sites that reflect the early history of the United States, in honor of its 250th anniversary.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the U.S. to promote and enhance responsible outdoor recreation access, particularly for off-highway vehicle use and related environmental stewardship projects.

This program provides financial support to organizations and events that promote youth and amateur sports in Maryland, enhancing the state's competitiveness in the sports tourism industry and boosting its economy.

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects that tackle childhood hunger in the U.S., encouraging young people aged 5 to 25 to engage their peers in meaningful service and advocacy activities.

This fellowship provides financial support and mentorship for emerging U.S. screenwriters aged 18 to 25 to develop a new original screenplay.

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.

The City of Boston has launched the Third Annual Community Empowerment Grants, offering a total of $500,000 to strengthen capacity and expand programming for organizations supporting men and boys across Boston’s neighborhoods. Administered by the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement (BMA), these grants provide up to $20,000 per organization to enhance programs aimed at empowering Black men and boys. Applications are open now and must be submitted by January 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The grants focus on seven key areas: Mentoring and Out-of-School Time, Youth and Young Adult Pathways, Housing Mobility, Economic Inclusion and Wealth Building, Workforce Training and Development, Fatherhood Engagement, and Mental Health and Wellness. Programs in these areas should foster social, economic, and emotional wellbeing for men and boys, providing pathways to success in education, housing, employment, and mental health. Building on the success of prior grant cycles, this year’s initiative introduces enhanced capacity-building support through the BMA Capacity Building and Impact Institute and mentoring opportunities in collaboration with Mass Mentoring. These programs offer personalized coaching, nonprofit training, and expert resources to help grantees amplify their impact and build long-term sustainability. To further promote collaboration, the BMA will facilitate a community of practice for grantees to share insights and strategies. Eligible applicants must be Boston-based organizations with a demonstrated history of positively impacting Black men and boys. Interested organizations can attend a virtual information session on December 11, 2024, at 12:00 PM via Zoom, with registration available on the BMA website. For further questions, applicants may contact the City of Boston grants team at [email protected]. In previous cycles, $1.5 million in Community Empowerment Grants has been awarded to 115 community-based organizations. This ongoing investment aligns with the BMA's mission to create equitable opportunities and lasting change for Black men and boys across Boston. For more details on this and other grant opportunities, visit www.boston.gov/grants.

This program provides mentorship and resources to young entrepreneurs in the U.S. at various stages of their business journey, from idea development to growth, without taking equity in their ventures.

This funding opportunity supports LGBTQ+ filmmakers in Georgia and the Southeastern U.S. to complete their narrative, documentary, or experimental projects that authentically represent queer experiences.

This funding opportunity supports artist residencies in K-12 public schools and community organizations in Tompkins County, aimed at integrating arts into education and enhancing students' creativity and skills.

This program provides funding for Title I school classrooms to create engaging outdoor educational experiences in parks, promoting environmental stewardship and healthy lifestyles for students.

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve historic resources, such as surveys and restorations, benefiting the public and requiring matching funds from the grantee.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on developing innovative solutions to reduce fragmentation in healthcare, ultimately improving patient safety and care delivery.

This funding opportunity supports summer mathematics programs in the U.S. for talented high school students, promoting engaging and innovative mathematical experiences led by experienced mathematicians.

This grant provides funding for educators, parents, and community organizers to implement projects that promote autism awareness and acceptance among children in schools and community organizations.

This grant provides $500 to school and youth garden programs in the U.S. that serve at least 15 young people, with a focus on those in under-resourced communities, to help start or improve their gardening initiatives.

This fellowship provides financial support and mentorship to emerging Native filmmakers for creating innovative short films that reflect Native cultures and contemporary issues.

This funding opportunity supports community programs that teach and engage diverse families in fishing, boating, and aquatic conservation efforts throughout California.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve health outcomes for underresourced populations in El Paso and Teller Counties, focusing on areas such as food access, physical activity, and affordable housing.