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State Recreation Grants

Explore 451 grant opportunities

Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program and Michael Erin Busch Fund
Contact for amount
Maryland Sports Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations and events that promote youth and amateur sports in Maryland, enhancing the state's competitiveness in the sports tourism industry and boosting its economy.

Youth
Nonprofits
Establishing Large Forests Grant Program
$750,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to private landowners and organizations for planting new forests on non-forested lands of five acres or more in New York, helping to combat climate change and support local economies.

Environment
County governments
2025 Trail Stewardship Program
$2,000,000
Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of trails and shared-use paths throughout Montana, benefiting local communities and outdoor enthusiasts.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Esports Industry Career Exploration Grant
$50,000
New Jersey Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This program provides funding to New Jersey middle schools to explore career opportunities in the esports industry, aiming to improve student engagement and attendance, particularly for special populations.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Missouri State Parks Bus Grants
Contact for amount
Missouri State Parks
State

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This program provides funding to Missouri schools and nonprofits to help cover transportation costs for field trips that connect students with nature at state parks and historic sites.

Youth
Nonprofits
2025 Local Recreation Improvement Grant
$100,000
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New Jersey counties, municipalities, and school districts for improving public recreational facilities, particularly in underserved communities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Urban Forested Natural Areas and Riparian Corridor Restoration Grant Program
$20,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore and enhance urban forested areas and riparian corridors, focusing on improving ecosystem health and resilience.

Infrastructure
County governments
Urban and Community Forestry Program Development Grants
$20,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Montana cities, towns, nonprofits, and tribal governments for innovative urban forestry projects that enhance community forests and promote ecological resilience.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Promoting Health Equity and Expanding Health Care Access
$10,000
Community Health Resources Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Maryland focused on improving public health and reducing health disparities, particularly for underserved populations, through initiatives in chronic disease management, maternal and child health, dental care, and behavioral health.

Health
County governments
Early Childhood & Education Grants
$10,000
Duke’s Office of Durham and Community Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public schools and nonprofit organizations in Durham County for innovative educational programs that promote equity and enhance college or career readiness for young people.

Education
Nonprofits
Lake Champlain Sea Grant
$500,000
Lake Champlain Sea Grant Institute (LCSG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for research projects that enhance the health of the Lake Champlain Basin, focusing on climate change adaptation, water quality, and community resilience, and is open to universities, nonprofits, and businesses in Vermont and New York.

Environment
Nonprofits
GFAP Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant 2025
$100,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to grocery stores and small food retailers in Minnesota to improve their facilities and equipment, making healthy and affordable food more accessible in underserved communities.

Agriculture
County governments
Conservation Trust Fund (CTF)
$81,760,837
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local governments for improving parks, recreation services, and conserving natural resources through the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public sites.

Environment
County governments
Tourism Attractions Grant Program and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 20, 2024

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to improve tourism attractions and events in Illinois, helping local economies thrive by increasing visitor engagement.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program 2025
$50,000
Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Vermont municipalities, nonprofits, and government entities for the development, maintenance, and repair of public recreational trails, enhancing outdoor accessibility and recreational options across the state.

Recreation
City or township governments
2025 SNAP-Ed Food Box Grant Program
$10,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and local governments in New York State to provide food boxes and nutrition education in communities eligible for SNAP benefits.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Vamos A Pescar Grant Applications Now Available
Contact for amount
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2024

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community programs that teach and engage diverse families in fishing, boating, and aquatic conservation efforts throughout California.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Climate and Environmental Science Fellowship for Local Journalism
Contact for amount
Metcalf Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This fellowship provides resources and training for local newsrooms in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts to enhance their climate and environmental reporting, particularly benefiting those serving marginalized communities.

Environment
County governments
Federal S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Grant
$35,000,000
Kansas Governor’s Grants Program (KGGP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and nonprofit organizations to improve services and strategies for addressing violent crimes against women.

Women & Girl Services
County governments
2025 Federal Sexual Assault Services Grant Program
$1,000,000
Kansas Governor’s Grants Program (KGGP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and community organizations that offer essential services to victims of sexual assault, helping them recover and access vital resources.

Social Advocacy
County governments