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2024 Workforce Development Grant
$500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Colorado that are focused on training and employing crews for wildfire mitigation and forestry projects to reduce wildfire risks in high-priority areas.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Watchable Wildlife Grant Program
$30,000
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that enhance wildlife viewing experiences on public lands in Washington State, particularly those that engage underserved communities and promote environmental stewardship.

Environment
County governments
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities Grant Program
$425,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2025)
$17,000,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to implement habitat restoration projects that enhance fish populations, particularly anadromous species, in California's waterways.

Education
Nonprofits
Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP)
$1,250,000
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Florida's local governments for improving public boating access and infrastructure in coastal and inland waterways.

Recreation
City or township governments
Arts Project Support Grant Program 2026
$4,000
Indiana Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This program provides funding for short-term arts projects and activities in Indiana, particularly benefiting underserved communities and populations through performances, exhibits, and cultural events.

Arts
City or township governments
Sexual Assault Services Program
$100,000
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal programs, and governmental entities in Indiana that assist victims of sexual assault and their families through direct intervention and related services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Park and Trail Partnership Grants
$2,500,000
Parks & Trails New York and NYS OPRHP
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing and maintaining New York's public parks, trails, and historic sites through various improvement and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Trail Maintenance Program (Non-Motorized Projects Only)
$100,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This program provides funding for organizations and communities to maintain and improve non-motorized trails, ensuring they remain safe and accessible for activities like hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Environment
Nonprofits
319 NPS Grant Program
Contact for amount
Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local governments, universities, nonprofits, and state agencies in Tennessee to implement projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in impaired watersheds.

Agriculture
City or township governments
County Opportunity Grant Program
$800,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides funding to Oregon counties for acquiring, developing, and improving park and recreation areas with overnight camping facilities to enhance public access and ensure safe, sustainable, and inclusive recreational spaces.

Recreation
County governments
FY25 Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program
Contact for amount
Maryland Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This program provides funding to support the development of bicycle networks, helping local governments and organizations improve access and connectivity for cyclists in their communities.

Transportation
County governments
International Tourism Grant Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This program provides funding to certified local tourism organizations outside Chicago to boost international marketing efforts and attract global travelers to Illinois.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Grants For Friends Group
$60,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit groups and friends organizations in Wisconsin for improving recreational facilities and restoring habitats on state properties.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Community Hall Grant
$175,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural community halls in North Dakota for infrastructure improvements that enhance their ability to host public events and gatherings.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Shooting Range Grant Program
$75,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to various governmental entities, organizations, and educational institutions in Wisconsin for the construction and improvement of shooting ranges.

Capacity Building
County governments
Large Scale Grants
$2,000,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports significant projects that develop and maintain off-highway vehicle trails and facilities in Arizona, targeting governmental entities, non-profits, and clubs involved in OHV recreation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Metro Central Enhancement Grants
$500,000
Oregon Metro
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community projects that enhance neighborhoods affected by the Metro Central waste transfer facility, focusing on improving environmental quality, safety, and recreational opportunities for marginalized populations along the west side of the Willamette River.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Business Recovery and Resilience Fund Grant Program
$2,500
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to Maine businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by severe storms to aid in recovery and enhance resilience against future climate events.

Community Development
Nonprofits