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California Recreation Grants

Explore 194 grant opportunities

Community Challenge Grants Program
$150,000
City and County of San Francisco, Community Challenge Grants Program (CCG)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in San Francisco to implement community-led beautification projects and activities that enhance public spaces and foster social connections.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Reinvestment Program
Contact for amount
County of San Diego
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and public agencies in San Diego County for projects that enhance community well-being, safety, and economic opportunities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land and Water Conservation Fund 2025
$6,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies and state entities in California for acquiring and developing public parks and recreational spaces to enhance community wellness and outdoor access.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Cultural And Natural Resources Support At The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California
$300,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance cultural and natural resource management at a major Marine Corps training facility in California, focusing on archaeological collections and wildlife protection programs.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
OAL Community Sports Support Grant
Contact for amount
Positive Coaching Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in Oakland to provide equitable and high-quality youth sports programs in public middle schools, focusing on underserved communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Central Valley Community Grants
$100,000
The Wonderful Company
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and local agencies in California's Central Valley to enhance health, education, and social equity initiatives in communities like Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)
$30,000,000
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal entities for projects that enhance sustainable recreation, tourism, and equitable access to public lands in the Sierra-Cascade Region, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities.

Recreation
State governments
2026 Route to Parks Grants Program
$30,000
Parks California
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create accessible outdoor experiences in California State Parks for historically underserved communities facing transportation and access challenges.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund
$3,600,000
Kern Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the native Kern River rainbow trout population and improve their habitat and water quality in the Upper Kern River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways Clean Vessel Act Education and Outreach Grant FY 2025
$360,000
California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and local governments to promote education and outreach initiatives that reduce vessel sewage pollution in California's boating communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Big Sur Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community programs in the Big Sur region of California, focusing on health, education, environmental stewardship, and collaborative services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Foster City Nonprofit Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Foster City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide essential services, educational programs, and community health initiatives to enhance the well-being of Foster City residents.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
LBCF Community Impact Fund Grant 2025
$25,000
Long Beach Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in Long Beach that are focused on addressing learning loss and improving the mental health of youth and young adults affected by the pandemic.

Health
Nonprofits
Katy Stone Memorial Fund Grant
$25,000
Long Beach Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Long Beach to support programs that promote the physical, mental, and spiritual development of youth and individuals.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Division of Boating and Waterways 2026 Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the construction and renovation of public facilities for transient recreational boaters, enhancing access to waterways and promoting economic development along the waterfront.

Environment
City or township governments
City of Sacramento Community Action Grant
$3,000
City of Sacramento
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations in Sacramento for projects that protect and improve local water quality by preventing stormwater pollution.

Infrastructure
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
Betty Scalice Foundation Music Grant
$8,000
Betty Scalice Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 22, 2025

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in San Diego County to enhance community access to music education and appreciation through various programs and performances, with a focus on benefiting North County residents.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
City of Hesperia Community Assistance Program
$100,000
City of Hesperia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public service agencies and nonprofits that deliver essential services to low- and moderate-income residents of Hesperia.

Community Development
City or township governments
Special Event Grant Program (SEGP)–2026
$2,000
City of Ventura
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Ventura-based nonprofit organizations hosting community festivals and events on city property to enhance local culture and stimulate economic activity.

Community Development
City or township governments