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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,188 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

Community Parks & Trails Grant
$25,000
Portage Park District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to villages and townships in Portage County for community projects that improve public parks and trails while preserving natural resources.

Recreation
City or township governments
Civic and community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF)
$3,375,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Nebraska municipalities and tribal governments for the planning and construction of community and recreation centers, as well as the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

Community Development
City or township governments
Recreational Trail Program (RTP)
$250,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, benefiting both motorized and non-motorized users.

Recreation
State governments
Transportation Alternatives Program
$47,250,000
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in Nebraska for small-scale transportation projects that improve accessibility, safety, and multimodal travel options, particularly for nonmotorized transportation.

Transportation
City or township governments
State Recreation Road (SRR) Program
Contact for amount
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local public agencies for the construction and maintenance of dustless-surface roads that enhance access to state parks and recreational areas in Nebraska.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$600,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments and organizations in Nebraska for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational spaces, promoting outdoor access and environmental preservation for all residents.

Recreation
City or township governments
Fishing is Fun Program
$700,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments, conservation groups, and nonprofits in Colorado to improve fishing access and enhance aquatic habitats for public angling.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Boat Access Area Development (BAAD)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for developing and improving public access areas for boats and canoes on state waterways.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Community Planning Grant
$40,000
Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local public agencies in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for developing comprehensive plans focused on parks, recreation, and environmental management.

Recreation
City or township governments
Coastal Competitive Grants Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC)
$2,800,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and transportation agencies in northeastern Illinois for projects that enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, promoting non-motorized travel and connectivity within the region.

Transportation
City or township governments
Bike Path Grant Program (BIKE)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.

Recreation
City or township governments
Off-Highway Vehicle Program (OHV)
$500,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle trails and facilities in Illinois, targeting local governments, non-profits, businesses, and individuals committed to enhancing public access to OHV recreation.

Recreation
County governments
F26AS00006 2026 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Date Added

Jul 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state fish and wildlife agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in developing regional and national conservation projects that enhance wildlife management and promote hunting and recreational shooting participation.

Natural Resources
State governments
Community Partnership Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mountain Recreation Metropolitan District
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides in-kind support to nonprofit organizations in Western Eagle County, Colorado, to enhance recreational opportunities and community engagement for local residents.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Activate Grant Program
$10,000
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for artists and community organizers to create engaging public art installations and events that enhance downtown Grand Rapids during the winter festival.

Arts
Individuals
Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofit land conservation organizations, and water companies in Connecticut for acquiring land designated as open space or vital for water supply.

Environment
City or township governments
Recreational Trail GrantΒ 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations and agencies in Kansas for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities, promoting outdoor activities for all users.

Recreation
Nonprofits

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