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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,190 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects across Colorado, targeting organizations and agencies dedicated to improving ecosystem health and wildlife resilience on public and private lands.

Environment
City or township governments
ASC Culture Blocks for Organizations in North Carolina
$40,000
Arts & Science Council (ASC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Mecklenburg County to deliver free, community-driven cultural programs in underserved areas, enhancing access to the arts and fostering local engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Placemaking Grant Program
$15,000
Metro
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-based organizations in the Portland region to implement arts and culture initiatives that empower historically marginalized communities and strengthen local connections.

Arts
Nonprofits
Troy Foundation Quarterly Grants
Contact for amount
The Troy Foundation (TF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that implement projects enhancing the quality of life for residents in Troy, Ohio, across various fields such as arts, education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land And Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Ohio for outdoor recreation projects, helping them acquire, develop, or rehabilitate public parks and recreational areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
RESTORE Colorado Program 2026
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Colorado to restore and enhance critical wildlife habitats and promote ecological resilience across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Destination Development Grant
$5,000,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2025

This program provides funding to businesses and organizations in North Dakota for developing or expanding tourism attractions that enhance the state's economy and diversify its tourism offerings.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Fremont County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fremont County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Southwest Iowa to support impactful projects in areas such as civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Impact Match Grant Program
$250,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible organizations in specific Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska counties for impactful community projects in areas like economic development, health services, education, and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
McDonald’s Golden Grants Program
$20,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides financial support to educational and nonprofit organizations that serve K–12 students in specific communities across select states, funding innovative projects that enhance learning and youth development.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Hall Grant
$175,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural community halls in North Dakota for infrastructure improvements that enhance their ability to host public events and gatherings.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Wildfires Restoration Grant Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in restoring ecosystems and improving resilience in areas of the Angeles National Forest affected by past wildfires.

Environment
Nonprofits
F25AS00283 2025 State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Grant Program
$150,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.

Environment
State governments
Competitive Major Grants
$125,000
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This program provides funding to South Carolina organizations and local governments for projects that promote public understanding of the state's role in the American Revolution, including exhibits, educational initiatives, and historic tourism efforts.

Humanities
County governments
Competitive Premier Project Grants
Contact for amount
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for large-scale projects that commemorate South Carolina's contributions to the American Revolution, targeting local governments, historical organizations, and community groups with strong ties to the state.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Salem Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Salem Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Salem, Ohio, that enhance community services in areas such as arts, health, education, and public services, while promoting collaboration and addressing unmet needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development, maintenance, and educational initiatives related to motorized trails in Pennsylvania, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit entities.

Recreation
State governments
WalkWorks
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania municipalities and planning organizations for developing plans that improve safe access for walking, biking, and public transit, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program
$3,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, schools, transit authorities, and nonprofits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance community spaces, and support safe routes to school initiatives across Pennsylvania.

Transportation
City or township governments
Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Planning Assistance Program (RERC)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides planning assistance to rural towns and small communities in the U.S. to strengthen their outdoor recreation economies and revitalize their downtown areas through expert consultation and strategic planning.

Recreation
City or township governments

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