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FY 2025 International Sports Programming Initiative
$1,400,000
US 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
FY2025 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants
$2,200,000
US Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides annual matching funds to state and territorial historic preservation offices to support the preservation and recognition of historic properties across the United States.

Humanities
State governments
Sustainable Range Study at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, GA
$918,531
US Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2025

Date Added

Jun 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations within designated Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units to support sustainable management and ecological preservation of military training lands at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Natural Resources Support for Edwards AFB, CA
$562,725
US Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2025

Date Added

Jun 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Program to support natural resource management and conservation efforts at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Environmental Quality Protection- Bureau wide
$1,000,000
US Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various governmental and nonprofit organizations for projects that assess and mitigate hazards from abandoned mines on public lands, promoting environmental restoration and public health.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Aquatic Resource Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
US Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services- Bureau wide
$70,000
US Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance recreational access and visitor experiences on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, targeting state and local governments, Tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

Recreation
State governments
National Outreach and Communications Program
$26,000,000
US Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations, including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions, to promote recreational fishing and boating participation while enhancing conservation and safety efforts.

Recreation
State governments
Tanana Flats Training Area Winter Trail Upgrade, Fort Wainwright, Alaska (Sow 25-108)
$5,275,000
US Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for eligible organizations to upgrade winter trails at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, enhancing military training access while promoting environmental protection and natural resource management.

Environment
State governments
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants)
$750,000
(National Veterans Sports Programs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create and manage equine therapy programs aimed at improving the well-being and quality of life for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces.

Health
Nonprofits
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
$750,000
(National Veterans Sports Programs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create and manage adaptive sports programs for disabled Veterans and members of the Armed Forces, enhancing their independence and quality of life through sports activities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (2026-2029)
$940,000
US Department of the Interior (Interior Business Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that monitor and manage subsistence fisheries in Alaska, prioritizing collaboration with Alaska Native Organizations, rural nonprofits, and Tribal Governments.

Animal Welfare
State governments
Partners for Fisheries Monitoring (2026-2029)
$668,000
US Department of the Interior (Interior Business Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

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.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local governments and Native American tribes in North Carolina for the development and acquisition of public outdoor recreation spaces.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
FY2025 ABPP - Preservation Planning Grants
$200,000
US Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to various organizations and governments for projects that preserve and interpret historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict across the United States.

Recreation
State governments
2025 Preservation Technology and Training Cooperative Agreements
$50,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that advance preservation technologies and training for cultural resources, targeting state, local, and tribal governments, educational institutions, and public entities in the U.S.

Recreation
State governments
FY2025 NAGPRA Repatriation Grants
$25,000
US Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

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.

Recreation
State governments
FY2025 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations partnering with them, for the acquisition and preservation of significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.

Recreation
State governments
FY2024 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
US Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

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.

Recreation
State governments
Digital Well-Being Challenge for Students & Educators
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This initiative invites school teams, including students and educators, to develop and implement innovative solutions that promote digital citizenship and well-being in their communities.

Food and Nutrition
County governments