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Pennsylvania Recreation Grants

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Montgomery County’s Open Space Grant Program
$500,000
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County for the permanent preservation of open space, including land acquisitions and conservation easements.

Environment
Nonprofits
Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development, maintenance, and educational initiatives related to motorized trails in Pennsylvania, targeting a wide range of applicants including government agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit entities.

Recreation
State governments
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
$4,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This funding opportunity assists communities in developing a portfolio of ready sites to attract and support growing businesses, with loans available specifically for private developers.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program (SMAT)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and eligible entities in Pennsylvania to host major sporting and esports events, boosting tourism and economic activity in the state.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to public and private operators for the construction and improvement of transient moorage facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet or longer, ensuring they are accessible for short-term stays.

Recreation
City or township governments
Clinton County Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
Clinton County Economic Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, to enhance tourism through projects that improve visitor experiences and encourage overnight stays.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Tourism Enhancement Grant
Contact for amount
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualifying entities in Centre County to support projects and initiatives that enhance tourism, attract visitors, and boost the local economy.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Grants to help Pennsylvania Farms and Agribusinesses
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to assist small- and mid-sized farms and agribusinesses in Pennsylvania by providing resources for workforce development and improved human resources practices to ensure their long-term success and stability.

Workforce Development
County governments
Local Share Account (LSA) - Fayette County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to support community and economic development projects in Fayette County, aimed at improving quality of life and creating jobs through local investments from gaming revenues.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments, educational institutions, and qualified nonprofits in Pennsylvania to acquire land for public parks and conservation efforts, enhancing community recreation and protecting vital ecosystems.

Recreation
County governments
Non-Motorized Trails
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at developing, maintaining, and promoting non-motorized recreational trails for public use by local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations.

Recreation
State governments
Boating Infrastructure Grant
$1,500,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities and eligible organizations for developing and maintaining transient docking facilities for recreational motorboats 26 feet and longer in Pennsylvania.

Recreation
County governments
Tourism Marketing Grant
Contact for amount
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 21, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports not-for-profit organizations and event organizers in Centre County, Pennsylvania, to promote tourism and increase overnight stays through marketing initiatives and special events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and limited for-profit businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that improve recreational spaces, conserve natural resources, and revitalize communities.

Natural Resources
County governments
Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and select businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public access to outdoor recreation, conserve natural resources, and revitalize communities.

Arts
County governments
Community and Watershed Forestry Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance sustainable forestry practices, improve water quality, and promote community resilience through green infrastructure initiatives.

Environment
County governments
Sports Marketing and Tourism Program (STAMP)
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This funding is designed to help attract and support high-quality amateur and professional sports and e-sports events in Pennsylvania, boosting tourism and economic growth throughout the state.

Recreation
Small businesses
American Spirit Grant Program
$25,000
Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities in Washington County, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance tourism and celebrate the county's historical significance in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

Community Development
Special district governments
State and Regional Partnerships
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, regional municipal entities, and state-designated Heritage Areas in Pennsylvania to enhance recreation, park management, and conservation efforts through various projects focused on education, planning, and implementation.

Recreation
City or township governments