Grants for State governments - Recreation

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County, Michigan, to improve youth mental health and foster a positive school atmosphere.

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 program provides funding to local governments and organizations in Florida for small-scale transportation projects that improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, while also preserving cultural and environmental resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create and manage equine therapy programs aimed at improving the well-being and quality of life for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including cities, counties, and nonprofit shooting groups, for the acquisition, development, and renovation of firearm and archery training facilities to improve public access and safety.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within the UDS 260 area for innovative community projects that enhance local well-being.

The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation (RBCF) invites nonprofit organizations to submit grant applications for projects that will enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and play in Rancho Bernardo. The foundation's purpose and vision are to improve the quality of life and meet emerging needs by increasing responsible and effective philanthropy, building a community endowment, providing annual funds to community organizations, and offering a vehicle for legacy planning. This directly aligns with their mission of fostering community well-being and long-term sustainability within Rancho Bernardo. The grant program targets nonprofit organizations, schools, or government agencies whose projects clearly address Rancho Bernardo-specific issues and needs, and enhance civic engagement, with a clear impact on local residents. The overall impact goal is to improve the quality of life for the community. Funding can be used to expand existing programs, replicate successful programs from other communities, or launch entirely new initiatives, emphasizing practicality and achievability within a 12-month timeframe. RBCF's grantmaking for its 36th year focuses on two key areas: Music and Community Enhancement. For music-related programs, RBCF will award between $1,500 and $5,000 from the RB Symphony on the Green Fund. For community enhancement projects, which aim to inspire community pride, revitalization, and increase the quality of life, grants will range from $1,500 to $10,000. These focus areas reflect the foundation's strategic priority to directly invest in specific sectors that contribute to a vibrant and thriving community. Expected outcomes include projects that demonstrate and/or foster collaboration with other successful entities, have a strategic impact with long-lasting benefits, are based on a proven track record, and target clearly defined, measurable results attainable within a reasonable timeframe. Sustainability is a key criterion, meaning projects should be replicable, repeatable, and/or scalable. The foundation's theory of change posits that by supporting well-managed programs that address unmet needs, foster collaboration, and demonstrate long-term viability, they can effectively contribute to the sustained improvement of the community's quality of life. They particularly seek projects that focus on problem areas, opportunities, or populations not currently funded or serviced by existing entities.

The Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation is offering an Arts Grant to support nonprofit arts organizations in the Greater Prince William area, including Manassas and Manassas Park. This initiative aligns with the department's mission to enrich the cultural landscape of the community by fostering and sustaining artistic endeavors. The grant aims to ensure that both newly established and established nonprofit arts groups have the resources to provide diverse cultural and art performances to citizens across the region. The grant targets all nonprofit organizations engaged in dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theater, visual, and related arts. It has two main granting areas: the New and Emerging Grant, designed to assist start-up nonprofit arts groups within their first three years of existence, and the General Operating Grant, which provides sustained support for established nonprofit organizations. The impact goal is to strengthen the local arts community, promote cultural development, and ensure the continued availability of rich artistic experiences for residents. The program prioritizes organizations that are recognized as non-profits (with a 501(c)3 designation or applied for status for New & Emerging Grants), have completed a season of programs (exception for New & Emerging), and are based in Prince William County, Manassas, and/or Manassas Park. Furthermore, applicants must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ensuring inclusivity and non-discrimination. Organizations are also expected to have a significant portion of their members, participants, or services originating from or offered within the community. Expected outcomes include the successful establishment and growth of new arts organizations, and the sustained operation and continued provision of high-quality cultural and artistic programs by established groups. Measurable results could include the number of new organizations supported, the number of programs and performances offered, and the reach of these programs within the community. The grant period for activities is July 1 through June 30, with a deadline of May 8, 2024, for applications. This strategic approach ensures a continuous cycle of support for the arts, reflecting the department's commitment to a vibrant and accessible cultural environment.

This grant opportunity, offered by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, is aimed at the acquisition, development, and maintenance of new trailered boat launches. The program supports state and local governments, among other eligible entities, to enhance public access to waterways for recreational boating. Eligible projects must serve as the primary recreational boating access for the general public. A pre-approval site inspection is required for project eligibility. The funding cap for new trailered launch projects is $100,000.

The Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF) offers Community Arts Grants designed to support and enhance arts programs, events, and activities within Rancho Cucamonga. The foundation's mission, though not explicitly stated as a "mission statement," aligns with fostering community engagement and providing accessible arts experiences for residents. The grant program directly serves this purpose by funding initiatives that bring art to the community, thereby enriching the cultural landscape of Rancho Cucamonga. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program include community-based non-profit organizations, local schools, and individual artists or groups. The overarching impact goal is to provide arts programs, events, and activities that benefit Rancho Cucamonga residents, or anyone seeking arts experiences within the city's borders. This broad scope ensures that a wide range of individuals and groups can access and participate in artistic endeavors. The program prioritizes a variety of arts-related projects. These include one-time arts projects such as murals, art installations, public art contests, and exhibits. It also supports start-up for new arts organizations, clubs, and performance groups, as well as new school-based arts programs that expand student experiences and provide community benefit. Additionally, the grant funds programs, events, or performances available to the public, the purchase of equipment or supplies to enhance arts programs, and community-accessible arts events like festivals. Expected outcomes and measurable results are addressed through the selection criteria, which include evaluating the proposal's project goals and objectives, community need and benefit, future funding to sustain the program, and an estimated project line-item budget. While specific quantitative metrics for "measurable results" are not detailed in the provided text, the emphasis on a project timeline and evaluation method suggests an expectation of tangible progress and successful implementation of funded initiatives. The grant's duration of one year and project period from July 1, 2024, to June 1, 2025, indicate a focus on short-to-medium term impact.

This grant provides funding for K-12 students in Title I-eligible, Tribal, or Military Base schools to implement their youth-led ideas for positive change in their communities.

Grant Title: FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures - Preservation Grants aims to provide funding to preserve nationally significant historic properties and collections in the United States.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that advance preservation technologies and training for cultural resources, targeting state, local, and tribal governments, educational institutions, and public entities in the U.S.

The Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation is accepting applications for its Mini-Grant Program, offering $2,500 grants to organizations in Bronx County, NY, Fresno County, CA, and San Joaquin County, CA, that support youth leadership, citizenship, health, school activities, and community involvement.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance youth education, promote financial stability, and improve community health.

The Chautauqua County Tourism Product Development Grant Program, with a deadline of 10/01/2024, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that enhance tourism and recreation opportunities, increase visibility, and promote overnight stays in the county, with a focus on event development, marketing, and attraction enhancement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local, state, tribal, and non-profit organizations to restore and protect vital riparian and aquatic habitats in the headwaters of the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers, benefiting key species and promoting sustainable conservation practices.

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.

This grant provides funding to organizations for developing a comprehensive outreach strategy to enhance awareness and participation in the Chesapeake Bay Program's restoration efforts across its watershed.

The Project Grants initiative, offered by Working Assumptions, is a new program designed to support artists, writers, educators, social workers, therapists, and creatives in exploring the relationship between photography and family in expansive and inventive ways. Working Assumptions believes that photography can illuminate the complexities of family life and foster compassion, aligning with their mission to support projects that spur reflection and dialogue around family, care systems, and kinship. This program directly reflects the foundation's strategic priority to use photography as a medium for social commentary and understanding, operating under the theory of change that creative projects can significantly influence public perception and dialogue on critical societal structures like family. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are individual artists, collaborations, researchers, academics, journalists, educators, therapists, social workers, and creatives across disciplines who focus on photography and family. Applicants must have a prior track record of exploring family themes, be U.S. citizens or residents with a U.S. tax ID and bank account, and be at least 18 years old. The impact goals are to inspire audiences and participants to view family in new, meaningful ways through photography, fostering greater understanding and compassion for diverse family experiences. The program prioritizes projects that address underrepresented family arrangements, care work, memory, identity formation, and other related topics. While the grant offers unrestricted funding for creative freedom, it expects projects to be intended for public consumption, ranging from photography series and book projects to public art, mental health programs, long-form journalism, curriculum, performances, and digital or scholarly projects. This broad scope allows for diverse approaches to the central theme, ensuring a wide array of perspectives are brought to light. Expected outcomes include the creation and public dissemination of innovative photographic and interdisciplinary projects that provoke thought and dialogue. Measurable results will include the completion of 6 projects annually, each receiving $10,000 in funding over an 8-month grant period (September 15 to May 15). While the funding is unrestricted, the emphasis on public consumption implies that the success of these grants will also be measured by their reach and the degree to which they engage and inspire audiences to reflect on family dynamics and kinship.