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Private Recreation Grants

Explore 953 grant opportunities

DRIVE Outdoor
$20,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Destination Marketing Organizations in Virginia to develop outdoor recreation projects that enhance local tourism and community engagement.

Recreation
Exclusive - see details
Virginia Special Events & Festivals Program
$20,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to established festivals and special events in Virginia to enhance tourism and attract visitors, requiring a partnership with local lodging and a commitment to marketing outside the region.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
(VTC) Vacation Starts with VA DMO MMLP Co-Op Program
$30,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Virginia's Destination Marketing Organizations to create marketing campaigns that boost tourism during the off-season, specifically targeting small businesses and lodging partners.

Business and Commerce
Exclusive - see details
Big Idea Grant
$25,000
Lower St. Croix Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and government entities in select towns of the Lower St. Croix Valley to implement community-enhancing projects that improve residents' quality of life and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SACF Great Idea Grant 2026
$10,000
Stillwater Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for innovative community projects that enhance the quality of life in the Stillwater Area, benefiting local residents and organizations.

Community Development
Individuals
Somerset Community Foundation Grants 2026
$1,500
Somerset Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions to support community improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Somerset, Wisconsin.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Waspact Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Wispact Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that deliver essential services and support to individuals with disabilities, focusing on areas such as housing, education, transportation, and assistive devices.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Gates Family Foundation Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Gates Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Colorado to support infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being, particularly in rural or low-income areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation Grant
$100,000
Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation (MSTPF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, tribes, and local organizations in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to develop and improve trails and parks for community recreational use.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Acquisition of Land or Conservation Easements Grant Program
Contact for amount
Prairie State Conservation Coalition (PSCC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Illinois for acquiring land or conservation easements to protect and enhance natural habitats and wildlife areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund
$3,600,000
Kern Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the native Kern River rainbow trout population and improve their habitat and water quality in the Upper Kern River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climbing Conservation Grant
$1,000
Access Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to local organizations, climbers, and agencies working to protect and improve climbing areas across the United States.

Environment
Individuals
Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
RC&D Grant Program
$20,000
Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small towns and nonprofit organizations in Central Alabama for projects that improve community development, education, emergency response, and recreational resources.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Roy W. And Mary L. Pearson Charitable Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Phelps County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Holdrege, Nebraska, for community projects in areas such as education, health, and cultural activities, with a focus on initiatives that promote ethical and moral standards.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities - Standard Grants
$75,000
National Forest Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance wildfire resilience, forest health, sustainable recreation, and rural economic development in communities adjacent to National Forest System lands.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Reduce Illegal Dumping
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Philadelphia-based organizations and community groups in developing innovative solutions to reduce illegal dumping and improve neglected public spaces in the city.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wild East Action Fund –
$75,000
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects that protect land, enhance community resilience, and support conservation planning in the Appalachian Trail region.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Greening Plans
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Philadelphia and Camden to develop and implement plans that increase and improve green spaces in underserved urban neighborhoods, prioritizing local resident engagement and addressing environmental disparities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Improvement of Public Spaces
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia to improve and revitalize existing public spaces, such as parks and community centers, fostering equitable access and community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits