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State Recreation Grants

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Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
Parks and Open Space Florida Forever Grant Program
$5,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for acquiring land to create community parks, greenways, and open spaces, particularly in low-income areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grants (CBDG) Competitive Cycle
$500,000
Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Missouri cities, counties, and non-profit organizations for projects that improve public infrastructure and facilities, and address hazardous structures, primarily benefiting low-to-moderate income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities Grant Program
$425,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Massachusetts municipalities for acquiring, developing, or renovating public parks and outdoor recreational spaces to enhance community access and climate resilience.

Energy
City or township governments
Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity Grant Program 2026
$425,000
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts municipalities for acquiring land to preserve open spaces and promote passive recreational activities.

Environment
City or township governments
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP)
$200,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Florida for improving public outdoor recreational opportunities through land acquisition, facility development, and trail construction.

Recreation
City or township governments
Off-Road Trail Improvement Program
Contact for amount
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides funding to government agencies and nonprofit organizations for the maintenance, expansion, and restoration of public off-road vehicle trails and facilities in Michigan.

Natural Resources
State governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$35,000,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies in California for the acquisition and development of public lands to enhance outdoor recreational access and promote community health.

Environment
City or township governments
IWRB Aging Infrastructure Grant Program
$2,000,000
Idaho Department of Water Resources
State

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various water-related entities in Idaho for the rehabilitation and improvement of aging water infrastructure essential for irrigation and water delivery.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Clean Vessel Act Education and Outreach Grant FY 2025
$360,000
California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and local governments to promote education and outreach initiatives that reduce vessel sewage pollution in California's boating communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
2027 Community Parks and Playgrounds Program Grant
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland's cities and towns for the development and improvement of public parks and recreational spaces, particularly benefiting children and underserved communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Trees for Kids Grant Program
$2,500
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 22, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and local governments for tree planting projects that engage youth in environmental education and conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Zoos, Botanical Gardens & Aquaria (ZBGA) Program
$21,500,000
New York Off of Parks, Rec & Hstrc Pres
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations in New York that manage natural heritage collections, helping them enhance public education and maintain their living and preserved biological specimens.

Environment
Nonprofits
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Grant 2026
$15,316,881
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Aug 12, 2025

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that aim to conserve Virginia's farmland, forestland, historic sites, natural areas, and open spaces.

Environment
State governments
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP)
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) Coastal Resources Divsion
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Georgia for projects that protect and enhance natural resources, parks, and outdoor recreation areas.

Natural Resources
State governments
Recreational Trails Program
$2,000,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to government agencies and nonprofit organizations in Florida for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.

Recreation
City or township governments
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
Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD)
$1,725,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for acquiring and developing public parks and open spaces to improve outdoor recreation opportunities for their communities.

Recreation
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
Park & Trail Grant
$300,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, nonprofits, and universities for the development and improvement of parks and trails in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois.

Recreation
City or township governments