Federal Recreation Grants

This grant provides financial and technical support to a wide range of partners, including governments, nonprofits, and private entities, to remove barriers in waterways and restore aquatic habitats, benefiting local communities and ecosystems.

This funding opportunity supports state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in enhancing the interpretation and education of historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict across the United States.

This grant provides financial support to Native American tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and eligible museums for the repatriation of Native American human remains and cultural items to their communities.

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to acquire and protect historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for construction and real estate projects that enhance environmental restoration, economic revitalization, and infrastructure improvements following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This grant provides funding to state and county governments in the Gulf Coast region for non-construction activities that restore natural resources, promote tourism, and support economic growth following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Leveraging the popularity and penetration of video games in Eastern Europe, the implementer will develop an eSports program at American Spaces in Ukraine. eSports athletes will need professional training to form a talent pipeline to professional teams in Ukraine. In tandem with traditional eSports training, these athletes will receive counter disinformation/conflict resolution training to confront foreign propaganda and disinformation in competitive online gaming spaces. The project will culminate with an eSports tournament and coalition-building event on the sidelines of the tournament.

This grant provides funding to local organizations and nontraditional partners to promote community-led development, enhance equity, and foster innovative solutions in conflict prevention and recovery efforts.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Alaska Native and rural nonprofit organizations to enhance their involvement in managing subsistence fisheries on federal public lands in Alaska.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state authorities for initiatives that enhance recreational boating safety and reduce accidents on the water.

This grant provides financial support to state, local, and tribal governments, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects that promote healthy aquatic habitats and water resources on public lands.

The National Park Service (NPS), the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency (DoD) have a partnership focused on promoting the health and wellness of active-duty military service members and their families through positive engagement experiences with national parks, public lands, and waterways. These experiences will promote healthy lifestyle habits and inspire families to become environmental stewards of national parks.

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, nonprofits, and Native organizations for the preservation and restoration of historic sites that reflect the early history of the United States, in honor of its 250th anniversary.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve historic resources, such as surveys and restorations, benefiting the public and requiring matching funds from the grantee.