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Recreation Grants

Explore 2,125 grant opportunities for recreation initiatives

IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.

Transportation
City or township governments
Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for acquiring land designated for public outdoor recreation, such as parks and natural areas.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
ATV/UTV Trail Aids
$500,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, tribes, and federal agencies in Wisconsin for the development, maintenance, and rehabilitation of ATV and UTV trails to promote safe and sustainable off-road recreation.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Facilities: Small Grants
$210,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (KDC)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to small cities and counties in Kansas for infrastructure and facility projects that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Urban Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and organizations for projects that enhance community development, transportation, housing, and public services in economically distressed areas of Connecticut.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
Contact for amount
National Park Service
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to urban communities with populations over 30,000 to create and improve public parks and recreational facilities in economically disadvantaged areas that lack outdoor recreation opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Georgia for projects that improve community transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and streetscape enhancements.

Transportation
Native American tribal organizations
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$1,250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, county, state, or tribal public agencies in Colorado for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreational areas for permanent public use.

Environment
City or township governments
Michigan Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program (SSSG)
$200,000
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to Michigan cities and public transit agencies for projects that enhance public spaces, making them safer and more accessible for walking, biking, and transit use.

Transportation
City or township governments
Community Fund
$15,000
Park City Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations serving the greater Park City area, supporting a wide range of community needs such as arts, education, health, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chiโ€“Cal Rivers Fund
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions in the Chicago and Calumet region to implement conservation projects that improve waterways, enhance natural habitats, and engage communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants to Improve Health and Wellness of People in North Carolina
Contact for amount
RHI Legacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Rutherford County, North Carolina, to implement programs that prevent chronic diseases, promote healthy eating, and encourage active living among residents.

Health
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grants
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Michigan municipalities and public entities for building and improving docking facilities for transient recreational boats, promoting public access and local economic growth.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Good Grants Program
Contact for amount
Pike County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Pike County, Indiana, for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as arts, education, health, and youth development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Parks Service
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to Florida's local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas, promoting natural conservation and recreational opportunities.

Environment
State governments
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area to support projects that promote environmental stewardship, community beautification, and economic vitality.

Environment
Nonprofits
Accessibility Grant Cycle II
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Huntington County
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in Huntington County that promote accessibility and inclusivity for individuals of all abilities, supporting initiatives that remove barriers and enhance community participation.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Initiative Foundationโ€™s Joy & Connection Grant
$7,500
Initiative Foundation (IF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, school districts, and local governments in Central Minnesota for community-led projects that promote joy, social connections, and healing among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Embark Program
$5,000
REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This program provides support and funding for new entrepreneurs from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds in the outdoor industry to help them develop their business ideas into viable ventures.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Engaging Next-Gen Action Youth in Tobacco Control
$300,000
District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower youth to lead tobacco control initiatives and reduce tobacco use among their peers in the District of Columbia.

Recreation
Nonprofits

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