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State Park And Forest Heritage Trust Fund Grant Program For Friends Groups
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit Friends Groups dedicated to maintaining and operating Wisconsin's state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Proposition 68 Grant Program
$4,000,000
California Tahoe Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2024

This funding provides financial support for projects that restore natural resources, enhance public access to outdoor recreation, and promote community resilience against wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Urban Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and organizations for projects that enhance community development, transportation, housing, and public services in economically distressed areas of Connecticut.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Greenway and Trails Technical Assistance Program
$20,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to coalitions of local governments, organizations, and stakeholders in Illinois to plan and develop greenways and trails that promote conservation, recreation, and community connectivity.

Recreation
State governments
Green Acres Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Jersey for acquiring and preserving open spaces to enhance recreation and conservation efforts in communities.

Environment
City or township governments
Habitat Enhancement and Restoration
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2023

This program provides funding for projects that restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitats across the state, targeting local governments, conservation organizations, and other eligible entities involved in environmental restoration efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program Educational Funding
$300,000
New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
State

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and other eligible organizations in New York State for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Recreation
State governments
Lower American River Conservancy Program
$3,840,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This program provides funding to local agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore, enhance, and improve public access to the natural and recreational resources of the American River Parkway.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Public Beach Restoration Grant Program
$1,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides funding to public agencies for beach restoration projects that protect California's coastline and enhance public access to recreational beaches.

Environment
County governments
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grants for Nonprofit Conservation Organizations
Contact for amount
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit conservation organizations for acquiring land and conservation easements to promote environmental protection and public recreational access.

Environment
Nonprofits
Civic and community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF)
$3,375,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Nebraska municipalities and tribal governments for the planning and construction of community and recreation centers, as well as the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

Community Development
City or township governments
Local Share Account (LSA) - Fayette County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to support community and economic development projects in Fayette County, aimed at improving quality of life and creating jobs through local investments from gaming revenues.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
MassTrails Grants
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public entities, Native nations, and non-profit organizations in Massachusetts to develop, enhance, and maintain recreational trails and shared-use pathways that promote outdoor access and community connectivity.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreation Passport Grants
$150,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to Michigan local governments for developing and renovating public outdoor recreation facilities to enhance community parks and recreational spaces.

Recreation
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund
$500,000
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to state and local governments, regional recreation authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribes for acquiring land to enhance public outdoor recreational opportunities in Michigan.

Recreation
City or township governments
Safety and Environmental Education
$10,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that educate trail users about safety practices and environmental conservation related to recreational trails.

Environment
Nonprofits
Recreational Trails Program
$100,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This program provides funding to support the development and maintenance of recreational trails and facilities across Montana, benefiting both motorized and nonmotorized trail users.

Recreation
County governments
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
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and eligible organizations for developing and maintaining transient docking facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet and longer in Pennsylvania.

Recreation
County governments
Public Access
$5,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance public access to California's natural areas, prioritizing initiatives for boating, hunting, fishing, and wildlife-oriented recreation, aimed at benefiting all residents.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits