975 Sports and Recreation Grants

Grants of up to $75,000 to Missouri private and public schools, park districts, local government organizations, nonprofit daycare centers, and other nonprofit entities to promote the use of recycled materials for outdoor areas. Funding is intended to support a variety ...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the safety of waterways throughout the country. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to West Virginia community teams sponsored by a nonprofit organization to improve the health of residents and promote youth engagement. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that encourage physical activity, increase access to healthy fo...

Grants to Michigan schools for projects that make it safer for children to travel to and from school. Applicants must register their school prior to submitting an application. Applicants should attend a webinar and contact staff prior to submitting an application. Fund...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, local government entities, transportation authorities, public land agencies, and tribal governments to promote alternative modes of transportation. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to...

Grants and in-kind support to USA BIPOC entrepreneurs building companies in the outdoors industry. Participants will receive several months of workshops and mentorship, at the end of which they will receive a cash grant to be applied to their business needs. This is a ...

Grants to USA top-tier athletes in eligible sports disciplines to further their development, training, and career success. Funding is intended to support ranking athletes who have earned a college degree and are working toward reaching elite international competitions ...

Grants to New Jersey municipalities and nonprofit organizations to acquire and preserve water or land areas for conservation or recreation purposes. This program can include natural areas, ecologically sensitive areas, greenways, parkland, and lands providing passive a...

Grants of up to $200 to Florida organizations to produce an eligible BIPOC focused sporting event. Eligible events must focus on the history of Juneteenth, take place during June 2025, and show a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Funding is intended...

Grants to central Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Past grants have supported organizations serving the community in the areas of nutrition, seniors, youth, commu...

Grant of $20,000 to an Illinois nonprofit organization for activities that address health, fitness, or medical needs in eligible locations. The funding source promotes continuing medical education and patient education and supports regional charitable organizations. El...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Eligible programs must fall into one of the following funding categories: education, arts and culture, environment, family, health and wellness, and rec...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to reduce waste and litter at outdoor events. Funding is intended to help event organizers manage and control waste, increase recycling, and prevent litter a...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, or IHEs for the purchase of reusable water bottle filling stations. Funding is intended to enhance the public's confidence in drinking tap water and lower the purchase and use of single-use plastic bottles. The ...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit community organizations for initiatives to engage and benefit youth in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: recreation, community service, crime prevention,...

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit families and youth in the community. Special emphasis is placed on underserved and at-risk populations and the issues of health and safety, education, and charac...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that align with the funding source's goals regarding transportation, the environment, community vitality,...

Grants to Connecticut local education agencies, academies, schools, municipalities, regional educational service centers, CBOs, and nonprofit organizations for collaborative programs taking place outside of regular school hours to advance K-12 student achievement. Fund...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Requests may be made for capital or program support. Focus areas include youth, education, recreati...

Grants to Maryland government local and state agencies, and tribes to acquire and develop public outdoor recreational areas and facilities. Funding is intended to create and maintain high-quality recreational resources and to stimulate non-federal investments in the pu...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of community services, education, youth, and th...

Grants to New Jersey nonprofits, for-profits, public agencies, tribes, and institutions of higher education for the provision of statewide training and technical assistance to enhance the quality of after-school enrichment programs. Funding is intended for the developm...

Contract for services to a Delaware school system, CBO, or nonprofit organization for programs that provide educational extracurricular activities. Funding is intended for programs that provide academic enrichment, sports and recreation activities, community service, f...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for activities that foster community engagement and unity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that are open to the public and are community-based. Grants will assist with new or uni...

Grants to New Hampshire local government agencies and school districts to support the expansion of outdoor recreational properties and facilities for public use. Eligible types of projects include the development of new facilities, renovation of existing facilities, an...

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, homeowner associations, and other organizations to enhance local recreational facilities and parks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that are open to the general public...

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico nonprofit organizations to support sports programming for youth throughout the funding's source's region. Funding may be used for capital purchases and projects as well as for league development. The goal o...

Grants to USA alpine ski clubs for equipment purchases to improve skiing safety. Funding is intended for provisions such as netting and padding, and to contribute to improvements in skiing venues. The purpose of the program is to assist ski clubs in protecting skiers f...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artists or teams of artists to create public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop artwork for publicly accessible exterior spaces that are free to attend and enjoy. The successful artists will devel...

Grants to Alberta Indigenous artists to develop and implement public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for public artwork that celebrates Indigenous connections to the land. All public art will be located in publicly accessible exterior spaces tha...

Grants to Arizona nonprofit sportsmen and outdoor development organizations for projects that promote wildlife conservation. Funding is intended for activities that support wildlife protection through hunter, trapper, shooter, and angler recruitment, retention, and rea...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, environment and recreation, culture and the arts, economic development, health, and human services. The geog...

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit community residents in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include community services, culture, education, heritage and the environment, health and wellness, recreation, youth and senior...

Grants to Illinois charitable organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of arts and culture, health and human services, religion, education, recreati...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consid...

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of health and wellness, education, youth and seniors, community services, recreation, heritage and t...

Grants to Nebraska organizations, including for-profit organizations, in eligible locations for projects and programs that promote local tourism. Funding is intended to encourage, promote, and attract visitors to the County, and to utilize travel and tourism facilities...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area and nearby communities. Consideration will be given to proposals in the areas of education, recreation, human services, health and medical, environmental awarene...

Grants of up to $3,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and clubs, municipalities, community centers, associations, Indigenous bands, and provincial sports organizations to increase community engagement in sports. Applicants must be able to demonstrate how a...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address cultural, economic, and social needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, civics, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth development. Funding is intend...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for activities and services that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, health, and well-being; recreat...

Grants to USA nonprofit community-based organizations and schools in multiple states to enhance local athletics fields located within the funding source’s market areas. Funding may be requested for football field improvement projects in the following states: Arizona,...

Grants and in-kind support to West Virginia schools to promote the sport of archery. Grantees will receive funds and/or equipment to support archery programs. Priority will be given to new programs, but existing programs are also eligible. The goal of the grant program...

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia individuals and grants of up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations and community groups in eligible locations for the professional development of sports personnel. The grants are intended for certification and training programs...

Opportunity for New York City organizations to design, develop, and maintain public spaces and pedestrian areas, with an emphasis on sites in neighborhoods that lack open space. Funding may be used for the creation of neighborhood plazas that upgrade underused public a...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to present professional music concert series in small to medium-sized cities and towns. The public spaces in which the concerts are to take place must be outdoors, easily accessible to a wide range of socioeconomic ...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Priority is given to programs focused on benefitting children and families, senior citizens, and enhancing community life. F...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land,...

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote tourism opportunities throughout the state. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for direct advertising and marketing expendit...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents and strengthen communities. Focus areas include education, workforce development, environment, disa...