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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,053 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

Competitive Event Grants
$2,000
City of Saratoga
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to volunteer-organized community events in Saratoga that are free to the public and celebrate the city's culture and diversity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, to support arts and humanities projects that enhance community engagement and cultural vibrancy throughout the city.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Festival Program Grant
$1,000
Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation (Office of Special Events)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pittsburgh for hosting free, community-focused one-day festivals that promote neighborhood engagement and togetherness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Large Community Improvement Grant
$10,000
City of Centennial Neighborhood Services
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for neighborhood-led projects in Centennial that improve shared community spaces, such as landscaping, signage, and community gardens, fostering collaboration and pride among residents.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Partners for Fisheries Monitoring (2026-2029)
$668,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior Business 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
Cooperative Marketing & Advertising Grant Program​
Contact for amount
New Mexico Tourism Department
State

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local and tribal governments, tourism-related nonprofits, and attractions in New Mexico for collaborative marketing efforts that promote the state's tourism economy.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Destination Forward Grant Program
$500,000
New Mexico Tourism Department
State

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to New Mexico local governments, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance tourism infrastructure and promote sustainable, community-based tourism experiences.

Community Development
City or township governments
Tourism Event Growth & Sustainability Program Grant
$50,000
New Mexico Tourism Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This program provides financial and marketing support to tourism-related events in New Mexico that attract visitors and promote the state's cultural experiences.

Recreation
City or township governments
Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (2026-2029)
$940,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior Business Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that monitor and manage subsistence fisheries in Alaska, prioritizing collaboration with Alaska Native Organizations, rural nonprofits, and Tribal Governments.

Animal Welfare
State governments
New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant
Contact for amount
New Mexico Tourism Department
State

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2027

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to New Mexico governmental entities for projects that reduce litter, beautify communities, and engage youth in environmental stewardship.

Environment
City or township governments
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
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
Yampa River Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Yampa River Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve water security and restore the Yampa River ecosystem, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations involved in conservation and water management.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Sign Grant Program FY26
$10,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Rolling

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
Athlete Recovery and Care Commitment Grant
$10,000
Women’s Sports Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial assistance to elite women athletes in the U.S. who have suffered sports-related injuries and are facing financial hardship, helping them recover and continue their athletic pursuits.

Health
Individuals
TSET Healthy Incentive Grant
$100,000
Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to Oklahoma cities and towns to implement health initiatives that promote tobacco-free environments, nutritious food access, and active living for their residents.

Health
City or township governments

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