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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,191 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

Boating Access: Invasive Mussel Response Grant
$1,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments managing boating facilities in California to enhance their efforts in preventing the spread of invasive mussels and protecting water resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
Jewell County Community Fund
Contact for amount
Dane G. Hansen Foundation of Logan
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and community groups in Jewell County, Kansas, to support a wide range of charitable projects that improve the quality of life in the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Knoxville Event Funding 2025
$1,500
City of Knoxville
Local

Application Deadline

May 1, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community events that engage youth aged 12-24 in Knoxville, promoting social connections and well-being through meaningful participation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
AACF Alexandria Difference Maker Grant
$30,000
Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Douglas County, Minnesota, to support initiatives that create meaningful community change in areas such as education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants
$1,000
Alliant Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Iowa and Wisconsin that address community needs in areas such as hunger, housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Melvin R. Lane Fund Grant
$180,000
Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western North Carolina that serve underserved populations, including youth, the elderly, and individuals facing physical or mental challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Arizona Community Foundation’s Fiesta Bowl Charities Grant
$50,000
Fiesta Bowl Charities
Private

Application Deadline

May 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to Arizona-based nonprofit organizations for projects that promote youth development, sports, and educational programming within the community.

Recreation
Nonprofits
2026-2027 Swab Team Services Grant
$650,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

May 13, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for non-profit organizations in Minnesota to implement lead hazard mitigation services, including education, blood lead testing, and environmental interventions, particularly in communities at high risk for lead exposure.

Health
Nonprofits
Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps in Indiana
$10,000,000
Lilly Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative provides funding to residential youth camps in Indiana for planning and implementing facility improvements that enhance the camp experience and programming for young people.

Youth
Nonprofits
UWNCO Community Impact Sustaining Grant
$5,000
United Way of North Central Ohio
Private

Application Deadline

May 8, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and public sector programs in specific Ohio counties that promote successful children, healthy families, self-sufficient residents, and strong communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Summer Impact Grant
$5,000
United Way of Southwest Louisiana
Private

Application Deadline

May 19, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for summer programs that enrich the lives of children and youth from low to moderate-income families in five parishes of Southwest Louisiana.

Education
Nonprofits
MetroParks Community Grant Program
$5,000
MetroParks of Butler County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Butler County, Ohio, to improve outdoor recreational facilities and increase community access to parks.

Community Development
Nonprofits
George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund
Contact for amount
George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This fund provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations that improve health, education, youth development, the arts, and environmental enjoyment for residents of Glastonbury, Connecticut.

Health
Nonprofits
Recreational And Educational Development
$30,000
People, Parks & Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations for projects that improve local parks and public spaces, promoting environmental sustainability, community well-being, and access for diverse populations.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Outdoor Equity Grant Program
$100,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that provide equitable outdoor experiences and career training for traditionally excluded youth and families in Colorado.

Community Development
City or township governments
People, Parks and Community Foundation Grant
$100,000
People, Parks and Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

Recreation
City or township governments
City of Hesperia Community Assistance Program
$100,000
City of Hesperia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public service agencies and nonprofits that deliver essential services to low- and moderate-income residents of Hesperia.

Community Development
City or township governments
Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund
$40,000
The New York Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York City and surrounding areas that provide year-round sports-based youth development programs, integrating athletics with academics to help young people develop essential life skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
OPRHP Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in New York State for the construction and improvement of municipal parks and recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund
$100,000
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance conservation and outdoor recreation in Oregon, particularly those addressing drought impacts, and is open to a variety of eligible organizations, including tribes, nonprofits, and local governments.

Environment
Nonprofits

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