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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,188 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program 
$10,000,000
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) 
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state and local governments for developing and improving outdoor recreational facilities in economically disadvantaged urban communities across the United States.

Recreation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, and non-profits for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, enhance environmental and historic sites, and promote safe routes for students in Kansas communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Adirondack Park and Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program – Round 8 2025
$300,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for municipalities and nonprofit organizations to implement community development projects that promote smart growth and environmental protection in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.

Environment
County governments
Neighborhood Reinvestment Program
Contact for amount
County of San Diego
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and public agencies in San Diego County for projects that enhance community well-being, safety, and economic opportunities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Brandon Community Foundation Grant Program
$10,000
Brandon Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in Brandon, South Dakota, that are working on projects to improve community well-being in areas such as arts, health, education, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Blueprint to Build - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$2,500,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (Commerce)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides funding to small communities in Kansas for the construction of modern, energy-efficient community centers, helping them enhance local facilities and services.

Community Development
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This program provides matching funds to state and local governments in Kansas for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, promoting healthier communities and preserving natural spaces.

Recreation
State governments
Sidewalks and Trails 
$800,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to Kansas cities and counties for building sidewalks and trails that improve access to essential services for low- and moderate-income residents.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Central New York Community Grants Program
$150,000
Central New York Community Foundation (CNYCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities for innovative projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Onondaga and Madison counties, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025
$6,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies and state entities in California for acquiring and developing public parks and recreational spaces to enhance community wellness and outdoor access.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Charles D. Berry Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Charles D. Berry Foundation (CDBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Dayton Region of Ohio for initiatives in the arts, community enrichment, education, and health and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Swisher Community Fund Grants
$1,500
Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance community wellness, education, and engagement for residents of Swisher, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Toledo Walleye Hockey Club’s Wishing Well Fund
$10,000
Greater Toledo Community Foundation (Walleye Wishing Well Fund)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that create programs promoting health and wellness through physical activity for youth in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

Youth
Nonprofits
Somers Greater Together Community Fund
$10,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Somers, Connecticut, for projects that promote youth engagement, community activities, environmental initiatives, and cultural programming, benefiting local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quality of Life of Residents in Orleans and Paoli
Contact for amount
Orange County Community Foundation, Inc. (OCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents in the towns of Orleans and Paoli, Indiana, focusing on areas such as education, health, arts, and youth services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cultural And Natural Resources Support At The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California
$300,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance cultural and natural resource management at a major Marine Corps training facility in California, focusing on archaeological collections and wildlife protection programs.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Powers Lake Area Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the Powers Lake area for community projects that enhance public services and improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grant County Community Foundation Grant Program in North Dakota
$147,500
North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Grant County, North Dakota, for community projects that enhance local quality of life and benefit a broad range of residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY 2025 International Sports Programming Initiative
$1,400,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create international sports exchange programs that promote mutual understanding and advance U.S. foreign policy goals through sports.

International Development
Nonprofits
2026 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
$7,200,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico for projects that improve outdoor trails and infrastructure, promoting access to nature and enhancing community health and well-being.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations

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