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Pennsylvania Recreation Grants

Explore 118 grant opportunities

Expanding The Circuit Trails Network
$6,000,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to engage communities and advocate for the expansion of the Circuit Trails network by adding 75 miles of trails by 2035.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grow NORCO Grant
$50,000
Northampton County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Northampton County for projects that improve economic prosperity and quality of life, such as public infrastructure, community planning, and quality of life enhancements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Private institutions of higher education
Tourism Enhancement Grant
Contact for amount
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Local Share Account (LSA) - Northampton and Lehigh Counties
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and organizations in Northampton and Lehigh Counties for community improvement and economic development projects that enhance quality of life and create jobs.

Community Development
County governments
Increasing Investment in Philadelphia Parks
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to boost investment in Philadelphia's parks and recreation system, particularly in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
African American Community Fund
$5,000
Washington County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Washington County, Pennsylvania, to support programs and initiatives that benefit the African American community through culture, education, economic development, and community enhancement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania to acquire essential equipment for reducing food waste and improving food recovery efforts in their communities.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Truist Foundation Inspire Awards
$75,000
Truist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that develop innovative resources and services to help adults in the middle or late stages of their careers with reskilling, upskilling, and career navigation, particularly those who are unemployed or underemployed.

Education
Nonprofits
Impact Partnership Grants
$10,000
Cultural Alliance of York County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This grant provides operational support funding to arts and cultural organizations in York County, Pennsylvania, helping them sustain and enhance their year-round programming and community engagement.

Arts
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
Boyertown Area Charitable Program
$65,000
The Boyertown Area Charitable Program
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents within the Boyertown Area School District through health, social, recreational, and safety initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Conservancy Acquisition Grants
Contact for amount
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Chester County, Pennsylvania, to acquire land or conservation easements that promote public benefits like natural area preservation, farmland conservation, and recreational access.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Foot Locker Foundationโ€™s Community Empowerment Grant Program
$100,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Local Share Account (LSA) - Monroe County
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Monroe County and its neighboring areas for community development projects that improve quality of life, stimulate local economies, and enhance civic and recreational opportunities, utilizing a portion of gaming revenues.

Community Development
County governments
Land Acquisition and Conservation
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 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 1, 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
Community Greening Plans
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Philadelphia and Camden to develop and implement plans that increase and improve green spaces in underserved urban neighborhoods, prioritizing local resident engagement and addressing environmental disparities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Leona Gruber Trust Fund
$2,000
Leona Gruber Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania, particularly in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, focusing on education, health, and human services for at-risk youth, low-income families, and the elderly.

Education
Nonprofits
Tourism Marketing Grant
Contact for amount
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Education
Nonprofits