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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,133 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

Partners for Fisheries Monitoring (2026-2029)
$668,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior BU.S.iness Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alaska Native and rural nonprofit organizations to enhance their involvement in managing subsistence fisheries on federal public lands in Alaska.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Grant
$1,000
Cambridge Public Health Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Cambridge-based organizations in implementing projects that promote healthy eating and physical activity for residents, students, and workers.

Health
Nonprofits
City of Palm Desert Outside Agency Funding Program
Contact for amount
City of Palm Desert
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding program supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services and improve the quality of life for residents of Palm Desert, particularly focusing on underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support for trail maintenance and restoration projects in Western New York, targeting nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to enhance community connectivity and recreational experiences.

Environment
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26
$1,000,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of recreational boating access facilities, including ramps and parking areas, to enhance public access to waterways for both motorized and non-motorized boaters.

Environment
City or township governments
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to develop workforce training and awareness initiatives that prepare individuals for entry-level jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Employment Labor and Training
Independent school districts
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY26
$10,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of boating facilities to enhance public access to waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
United Way Grant for Hubbard County Non-profits
$5,000
United Way of Bemidji Area
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Hubbard County, Minnesota, that provide essential community services focused on youth education, financial stability, and health, with grants ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Vermont Arts Council Creation Grant FY2026
$5,000
Vermont Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont-based artists and artist groups for the creation of new works of art, covering expenses such as materials, studio space, and the artist's time.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Ann Bancroft Foundation Grant Program
$1,000
Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to engage in activities that foster confidence, leadership, and personal development.

Recreation
Individuals
Public Realm Grants
$100,000
New York City Neighborhood Development Division
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2025

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York City to enhance commercial district public spaces through projects like lighting, murals, and wayfinding tools, fostering vibrant and safe environments for local businesses.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) FY25
$2,750,000
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 to help remove and prevent abandoned recreational vessels from polluting waterways.

Environment
City or township governments
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
Troy Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Troy Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Troy, Michigan, for charitable projects that enhance community life in areas such as arts, health, youth, and beautification.

Community Development
Individuals
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Ramp Repair and Modification Grant Program FY26
$6,000,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the repair and improvement of boating facilities, ensuring safe and accessible recreational boating experiences.

Environment
City or township governments
King County’s Aquatic Facilities Grant
$5,000,000
King County Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public entities in King County for renovating, expanding, or constructing aquatic facilities to improve community access to swimming and recreational activities.

Community Development
Independent school districts
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
Open Space
$1,000,000
King County Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for projects in King County that restore river ecosystems, improve public access, and promote awareness of the importance of river corridors, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and tribal organizations.

Community Development
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Quagga and Zebra Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program FY25
$400,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to reservoir owners and managers in California to implement measures that prevent the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels, protecting water systems and recreational activities.

Environment
City or township governments
Healthy Communities and Parks Fund
$250,000
King County Parks
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and tribal organizations for projects that improve access to parks and recreational facilities in underserved communities, aiming to reduce health disparities.

Community Development
Nonprofits

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