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State Recreation Grants

Explore 481 grant opportunities

Regional Partnerships Initiative
$2,500,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations in Colorado to create and strengthen partnerships that promote sustainable outdoor recreation and conservation efforts across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Grant
$1,000,000
Utah's Division of Outdoor Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports municipalities, agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Utah to improve and maintain off-highway vehicle trails and facilities, ensuring safety and accessibility for the OHV community.

Recreation
State governments
Public Art in Community Grant Program
$147,500
Mississippi Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to Mississippi-based nonprofit organizations for creating public art installations and hosting free outdoor concerts to enhance community engagement and cultural vitality in rural towns and small communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Juvenile Community Alternatives Grant Program-2027
$100,000
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations in Indiana to develop community-based alternatives to juvenile detention and improve outcomes for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development, maintenance, and educational initiatives related to motorized trails in Pennsylvania, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit entities.

Recreation
State governments
Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF)
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits in New York for the acquisition and improvement of parks, historic sites, and heritage areas, with increased funding available for projects in high-poverty areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Boating Access Grant Program
$3,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local agencies, Tribes, and nonprofits for projects that improve public access to California's waterways and enhance amenities for recreational boaters.

Environment
Nonprofits
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway Outcome 1
$35,000,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake & Coastal Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides financial and technical support to local governments, academic institutions, and non-profits for projects that improve water quality, restore waterways, enhance climate resilience, and promote environmental stewardship in Maryland.

Environment
Nonprofits
2025-2027 Opioid Settlement Fund
Contact for amount
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations in North Dakota to implement evidence-based programs that address opioid use disorder through treatment, prevention, and support services.

Health
County governments
Boating Access Grants
$500,000
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Texas for building or improving public boat ramps and related facilities to enhance recreational boating access.

Recreation
County governments
Community Development Block Grants (CBDG) Competitive Cycle
$500,000
Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant Law Enforcement Equipment
$75,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding provides financial support to Virginia's local sheriff's departments for purchasing essential law enforcement equipment to enhance public and officer safety.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Empowering Communities Through Innovative Violence Intervention Grant
$5,000,000
District of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Washington, D.C. that are focused on reducing gun violence through innovative interventions, mentorship, and crisis response for at-risk individuals aged 18-35.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
For profit organizations other than small businesses
AmeriCorps Competitive Grant
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of State Volunteer and National Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities to engage AmeriCorps participants in addressing critical community challenges across various focus areas, including education, disaster services, and environmental stewardship.

Education
City or township governments
WalkWorks
$50,000
Pennsylvania Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Pennsylvania municipalities and planning organizations for developing plans that improve safe access for walking, biking, and public transit, particularly in underserved communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Office of Youth Programs (OYP) College Tour Grant
$120,000
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to facilitate college tours for underserved high school students in Washington, D.C., helping them explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities and prepare for higher education.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Lake Tahoe License Plate Program
$1,000,000
Nevada Division of State Lands
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to public agencies and non-profit organizations for projects that protect and improve the natural environment of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Boating Access: Invasive Mussel Response Grant
$1,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments managing boating facilities in California to enhance their efforts in preventing the spread of invasive mussels and protecting water resources.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 Fall Attraction Development Grant Program (ADGP)
$1,000,000
Kansas Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and businesses in Kansas to create or improve tourism attractions that will draw more visitors and stimulate the local economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits