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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,190 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

FY2025 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state and local governments, in partnership with nonprofit organizations, for the acquisition and preservation of significant Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefields.

Natural Resources
State governments
Neighborhood Art Programs in Virginia
$10,000
City of Virginia Beach
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This program provides financial support for community-based art projects that promote neighborhood pride and creativity through free, multigenerational gatherings and artistic activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY2025 ABPP - Preservation Planning Grants
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to various organizations and governments for projects that preserve and interpret historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict across the United States.

Recreation
State governments
Community Foundation Competitive Grants
$75,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Western New York to support community-driven projects that address local needs and align with the Foundation's strategic goals.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
2025 Preservation Technology and Training Cooperative Agreements
$50,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

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.

Recreation
State governments
Conservation Futures Program
Contact for amount
Pierce County
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 21, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, park districts, tribes, and nonprofits in Pierce County to preserve open spaces and enhance community recreational areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Youth Volunteer Summer Service Grant
$5,000
The Rapides Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, municipalities, and community organizations in Louisiana to engage youth in community service projects that develop leadership skills and promote volunteerism.

Recreation
Nonprofits
FY2024 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides funding to state and local governments for the acquisition and preservation of historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War, ensuring public access and protection for future generations.

Recreation
State governments
America Walks Community Change Grants
$10,000
America Walks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations and agencies in the U.S. to implement innovative projects that promote walkability and active living in their neighborhoods.

Health
City or township governments
Childcare Grant
$100,000
Franklin Square House Foundation (FSHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit childcare organizations in Massachusetts for facility improvements and equipment, specifically targeting those that serve subsidized families.

Arts
County governments
Arts in Education Grant
$5,000
Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts education projects for students in kindergarten through grade 12 in Prince George’s County, Maryland, promoting cultural accessibility and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Non-Profit City Grant Funds
$10,000
City of Goleta
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations that serve Goleta residents, focusing on community enhancement and assistance for low-income individuals, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strengthening Families Grant
$100,000
The Rapides Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit, faith-based, and government organizations working with families and youth aged 6-17 in specific Louisiana parishes to implement a program that prevents substance and alcohol abuse by strengthening family relationships and youth resilience.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice and Climate Action Mini-Grants
$5,000
Multnomah Youth Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports youth-led projects in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties that address the climate crisis and promote environmental justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Environment
County governments
Grants to benefit Communities in Connecticut
$30,000
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community initiatives in southeastern Connecticut that empower youth and address basic needs, focusing on collaboration and measurable outcomes to enhance well-being in lower-income areas.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Environmental Grants
$50,000
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Eastern Connecticut that work to protect the environment, promote community well-being, and engage youth, particularly from underserved backgrounds, in environmental stewardship and education.

Environment
Nonprofits
Project Outside Grant
$30,000
Roanoke Outside Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports outdoor improvement projects and businesses in the Roanoke region, enhancing recreational activities like hiking, biking, and fishing.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Children, Youth, and Families Grant
$50,000
Caring for Colorado Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Pueblo County, Colorado, focused on improving the well-being of children, youth, and families through initiatives addressing basic needs, mental health, and economic stability.

Education
Nonprofits
A Thriving Communities Grantmaker Program
$350,000
Flourishing in Community Grantmaker
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to community-driven environmental initiatives in underserved areas of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and federally recognized Indian Nations.

Environment
Individuals
Youth Philanthropy Council Fund
$5,000
Hutchinson Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding for organizations to support youth-led projects in Reno County that promote engagement, healthy development, and community service.

Education
Nonprofits

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