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State Recreation Grants

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Recreational Trail Grant 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various public and non-profit organizations in Kansas for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and related facilities, promoting outdoor activities for all users.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program
$1,500,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Florida for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreational spaces, such as parks and trails, to enhance public access and preserve natural resources.

Environment
State governments
MassTrails Grants
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

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

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational Trail Program (RTP)
$250,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments in Nebraska for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, benefiting both motorized and non-motorized users.

Recreation
State governments
Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance Program
$200,000
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides financial and technical support to local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and agencies in Utah for planning efforts that enhance outdoor recreation opportunities and access.

Community Development
City or township governments
Crime Victim Services
Contact for amount
Washington D.C. Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and community-based institutions in Washington, D.C., to support a variety of services aimed at assisting crime victims and enhancing juvenile and criminal justice initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC)
$2,800,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
Recreational Trails Program
$100,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Visit Nebraska Marketing Grant Program
$25,000
Nebraska Tourism Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Nebraska for innovative tourism marketing projects that attract visitors and promote the state's attractions and events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Boating Access Program
Contact for amount
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 27, 2023

This grant provides funding to local governments in Mississippi to develop or improve public boating access facilities on lakes and rivers.

Recreation
City or township governments
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$1,250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, county, state, or tribal public agencies in Colorado for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreational areas to enhance public access and enjoyment.

Environment
City or township governments
Dam Removal Design and Implementation Block Grant
$1,250,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the design and removal of dams in Vermont, aimed at improving water quality and enhancing public access to waterways.

Environment
Nonprofits
Ready, Set, Go! Grant Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to Wisconsin's Destination Marketing Organizations and Native American tribes to help them host competitive sporting events that attract visitors and boost the local economy.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant
$400,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support for organizations to improve and revitalize downtown areas in Oregon, focusing on building rehabilitation and community development in designated Main Street districts.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Illinois Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund Grant Program
$120,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based not-for-profit snowmobile clubs and organizations for developing and maintaining snowmobile trails and facilities accessible to the public.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Arkansas Community Assistance Grant Program
$1,500,000
Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to Arkansas cities, counties, towns, and nonprofits for community development projects like building or renovating public facilities and supporting operational needs.

Community Development
City or township governments
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program 
$10,000,000
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) 
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state and local governments for developing and improving outdoor recreational facilities in economically disadvantaged urban communities across the United States.

Recreation
City or township governments
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This program provides funding to projects that improve tourism attractions in Illinois, helping local communities increase visitor traffic and boost economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program
$39,550
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to promote tourism through innovative marketing initiatives and events that attract visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bike Path Grant Program (BIKE)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.

Recreation
City or township governments