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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
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
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
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
Sports Event Funding Program
$75,000
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to major sporting events in Allegheny County that can boost the local economy and attract visitors, covering costs like marketing, venue rentals, and production expenses.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
The Pirates Charities Fields for Kids - Field Grant
$10,000
Pirates Charities
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government units in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia for the construction and maintenance of youth baseball and softball fields.

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
The Pirates Charities Fields for Kids - Equipment Grant
$25,000
Pirates Charities
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for significant renovations and upgrades to youth baseball and softball fields in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, helping to enhance facilities for local communities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Environment and Public Space Program
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 Community Resilience & Environmental Justice Fund
$100,000
City of Philadelphia
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 4, 2024

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The City of Philadelphia's Community Resilience and Environmental Justice (CREJ) Fund is offering $15,000 grants to 20 Philadelphia-based organizations working on long-term environmental justice projects, with the aim to support grassroots activism, community resilience, and the removal of environmental injustices.

Environment
County governments
Centre Foundation Field-of-Interest Grants in Pennsylvania
$20,000
Centre Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2024

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

The Centre Foundation's Field-of-Interest grant program, open to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental units in Centre County, Pennsylvania, offers $162,914 in funding for projects focusing on education, health, social services, arts, and youth development, to be used within a year starting from December 2024.

Education
Nonprofits
The Kids Trust Fund Grant
$100,000
The Kids Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in nine Pennsylvania counties that offer programs and services for young children affected by abuse, focusing on creating safe and joyful environments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Requests for Proposals for Financial Literacy Services Program
$500,000
City of Philadelphia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia to deliver free tax preparation and financial literacy services to low-to-moderate income households, helping them build wealth and access essential financial resources.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Statewide Waterway Access Grant
$30,000
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2025

Date Added

Apr 5, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania for the design, construction, or improvement of public access facilities for non-motorized waterway recreation.

Capacity Building
County governments