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Massachusetts Recreation Grants

Explore 54 grant opportunities

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

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2025

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
Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity Grant Program 2026
$425,000
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts municipalities for acquiring land to preserve open spaces and promote passive recreational activities.

Environment
City or township governments
George B. Henderson Foundation Grants
$50,000
George B. Henderson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies to improve and preserve public outdoor spaces and art in Boston.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Boston Block Party Grant Program
$750
City of Boston
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to Boston residents and community groups to host neighborhood block parties that foster community engagement and connection during the summer.

Community Development
Individuals
2025 After School and Out of School Time-Subgrant
$20,000
United Way of Central Massachusetts
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipalities for summer programs that enhance academic achievement and mental health services for school-aged youth in Central and North Central Massachusetts.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Story Forward
$20,000
Mass Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to Massachusetts-based non-profits and organizations to expand and enhance previously funded projects that collect and share underrepresented narratives and experiences from the Commonwealth.

Arts
Nonprofits
Conservation Partnership Grant
Contact for amount
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts dedicated to acquiring land for conservation and recreational purposes, promoting long-term environmental protection and climate resilience.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Grant: Project Support
$25,000
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 6, 2025

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Worcester County for projects that enhance arts, basic needs, economic opportunities, health, and youth development.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Boston Small Community Grants Trust Program
Contact for amount
City of Boston
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Boston for community-focused projects that enhance recreation, beautify public spaces, and offer educational experiences for children.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Easton Legacy Fund 2025
$3,500
SouthCoast Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Easton, Massachusetts, with a focus on arts, culture, recreation, and local history initiatives.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2026 Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program
$100,000
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Massachusetts to create summer job programs for youth that promote public health and provide professional development.

Health
Nonprofits
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Grant
$1,000
Cambridge Public Health Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Cambridge-based organizations in implementing projects that promote healthy eating and physical activity for residents, students, and workers.

Health
Nonprofits
Impact Grants Fiscal Year 2026
Contact for amount
United Way of Greater Fall River
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small, innovative programs in the Greater Fall River community that address specific needs related to health, youth opportunities, and financial security.

Health
Nonprofits
Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund
$40,000
Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Massachusetts that deliver educational, human services, and healthcare programs for underserved youth and children.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Sports Leagues Grants 2025
Contact for amount
Watertown Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local organizations in Watertown to help cover participation fees and equipment costs for youth sports, ensuring that all children have the chance to engage in athletic activities.

Education
City or township governments
Community Micro Grant Program
$1,500
Newton Community Pride
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations, artists, and community projects in Newton that promote free arts and cultural programming, community enrichment, and beautification efforts.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 MassTrails Grant Program
$500,000
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides matching funds to communities, nonprofits, and public entities in Massachusetts for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and shared-use pathways, promoting connectivity and accessibility for all users.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
CCF Community Fund Grants
$25,000
Cambridge Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cambridge that are working to address community challenges and improve local opportunities across various focus areas, including education, health, and economic security.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Childcare Grant
$100,000
Franklin Square House Foundation (FSHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit childcare organizations in Massachusetts for facility improvements and equipment, specifically targeting those that serve subsidized families.

Arts
County governments
Charitable Organizations in Massachusetts
$10,000
Ezra M. Cutting Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that serve the residents of Marlborough, Massachusetts, focusing on economic growth, quality of life improvements, and youth initiatives.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits