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Grants for Nonprofits - Recreation

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Fall Semi-Annual Competitive Grants
Contact for amount
The Cabell Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Virginia, particularly in the Richmond area, to support significant capital projects that encourage community involvement and additional fundraising efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Event Support Grants
$10,000
Visit Canton
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides financial support to organizations hosting events in Stark County, Ohio, that attract visitors and boost local tourism and economic growth.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New York’s Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program
$40,000
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven environmental projects in New York's Great Lakes Basin, targeting local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions focused on improving water quality, habitat restoration, and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Multi-Sport Courts
Contact for amount
KABOOM!
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to organizations serving low-income youth to create custom-designed multi-sport courts that promote physical activity and community engagement in underserved areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
EDA Grant Program
$250,000
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This program provides funding to support tourism marketing and development initiatives in Maryland, helping communities recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recreation
State governments
San Marcos Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
San Marcos Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in San Marcos, California, focusing on various community initiatives such as arts, education, health, and environmental programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Park & Trail Grant
$300,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and qualified organizations in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Troy Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Troy Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Troy, Michigan, for charitable projects that enhance community life in areas such as arts, health, youth, and beautification.

Community Development
Individuals
Gates Family Foundation Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Gates Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Colorado to support infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being, particularly in rural or low-income areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Klamath County Tourism Grant Program
$50,000
Klamath County
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to projects that promote and enhance tourism in Klamath County, Oregon, supporting local businesses and community development initiatives.

Community Development
County governments
Small Community Fund
$500,000
Broome County Department of Planning and Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations in Broome County for community improvement projects that enhance local character and promote economic development.

Community Development
Independent school districts
Fulton County Community Foundation Community Support Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support for community-focused projects in Fulton County, Indiana, aimed at improving quality of life across various sectors such as education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Safety and Environmental Education
$10,000
Arizona State Parks and Trails
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that educate trail users about safety practices and environmental conservation related to recreational trails.

Environment
Nonprofits
Youth & Amateur Sports Grant Program and Michael Erin Busch Fund
$75,000
Maryland Sports Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and sport tourism-related entities in Maryland to host youth and amateur sporting events that boost local tourism and youth participation in sports.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Utah that focus on improving health, education, community development, environmental preservation, and the arts, while ensuring they meet community needs without duplicating existing services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sports 4 Life
$10,000
Women’s Sports Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and schools that empower girls of color aged 11 to 18 through sports, promoting their health, leadership, and confidence.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
The Ogden Codman Trust Grant
Contact for amount
The Ogden Codman Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Lincoln, Massachusetts, for projects that improve community services, cultural activities, and educational assistance for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits