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State Recreation Grants

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New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program
$100,000
New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism (NJTT)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey agricultural businesses to enhance their tourism activities, attract visitors, and promote local agricultural products.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Impact Program
$2,000,000
Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado communities and organizations for the development and maintenance of outdoor spaces, such as parks and trails, to improve public access to nature.

Community Development
City or township governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Public Beach Restoration Grant Program
$11,500,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to public agencies in California for projects that combat shoreline erosion and restore public beaches.

Environment
State governments
Division of Boating and Waterways Local Assistance Statewide Non-Motorized Boat Launching Facility Grant Program FY26
$1,000,000
California State Parks - Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies in California for the development and improvement of recreational boating access facilities, including ramps and parking areas, to enhance public access to waterways for both motorized and non-motorized boaters.

Environment
City or township governments
Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program
$750
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in Missouri to cover transportation costs for educational field trips to state parks and historic sites, promoting outdoor learning and youth engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
Planning and Capacity
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in developing innovative projects that enhance natural resource conservation, outdoor recreation, and community engagement, particularly focusing on equity and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
San Joaquin River Conservancy
$6,000,000
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This grant provides funding to support the preservation and enhancement of the San Joaquin River's natural and cultural resources, focusing on property acquisition, habitat restoration, and improvements for public access and recreation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Off-Highway Vehicle Program Grants
$20,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Montana to improve off-highway vehicle recreational opportunities through trail development, maintenance, and educational initiatives.

Recreation
Nonprofits
2024 Veteran Employment Program
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist Pennsylvania veterans and their eligible spouses in overcoming employment barriers and improving job prospects.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Public Spaces Community Places (PSCP)
$75,000
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides matching funds to municipalities for community-driven projects that enhance public spaces and promote accessibility.

Community Development
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Georgia for projects that improve community transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and streetscape enhancements.

Transportation
Native American tribal organizations
Fishing is Fun Program
$700,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments, conservation groups, and nonprofits in Colorado to improve fishing access and enhance aquatic habitats for public angling.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Colorado Water Plan Grants
$36,700,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to support projects that improve water management and conservation efforts across Colorado.

Natural Resources
State governments
Waste Tire Grant Program
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and Kโ€“12 schools in Kansas for purchasing and installing products made from recycled waste tires, promoting sustainability and reducing waste in community outdoor spaces.

Environment
County governments
Louisiana Outdoors Forever
$1,078,650
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
State

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for projects that enhance, restore, or preserve Louisiana's natural landscapes and recreational areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Vermont Watershed Grant Program
$10,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and community groups in Vermont for projects that protect and enhance the health of local watersheds, including lakes, rivers, and streams.

Environment
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,000,000
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (FWC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to marinas and parks for developing and improving facilities that accommodate transient recreational boaters with vessels 26 feet or longer.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Montana Shooting Range Grant Program
$30,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to shooting clubs, local governments, private organizations, and school districts in Montana to develop and improve shooting ranges, promoting recreational shooting sports across the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Police Athletic Leagues
$7,500,000
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2024

This grant provides $7.5 million to support and expand a youth mentorship and athletic program in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint, aimed at preventing juvenile crime and promoting positive development through sports and education.

Youth
City or township governments
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Contact for amount
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 28, 2023

This program provides funding to states for the construction and maintenance of facilities that help recreational boaters dispose of sewage safely and effectively.

Environment
City or township governments