1,150 Sports and Recreation Grants

Discover grants for sports and recreation programs. Funding supports sports leagues, athletic equipment, fitness programs, promotion of physical activities, health and wellness, summer camps, and access to recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities.

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Grants to California Nonprofits to Send Youth to Day or Overnight Camps

Deadline: 01/19/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to help defray the costs of camps for youth. Funding is intended to provide scholarships to attend either day camps or overnight camps. Eligible applicants can be camp owners or organizations that send yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 202495

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Recreational Areas and Greenways

Deadline: 01/19/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance communities through the preservation of green space, including beaches, parks, and natural areas. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of community-based parks, open spaces, and gree...

GrantWatch ID#: 210633

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 01/19/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities for projects and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of social services, arts and culture, health, education, recreation, environment, youth, and senio...

GrantWatch ID#: 224304

Grants to Utah Contractors and Organizations for Community and Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 01/20/26 Conference Date: 01/20/26

Grants to Utah contractors and organizations for community and economic development projects and programs that serve low-income residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of housing, public facilities, infrastructure imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 142274

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of housing and homelessness; quality of life; health and human services; and the ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 145095

Grants to Kentucky LEAs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Out-of-School Enrichm...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants to Kentucky LEAs, government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for programs that enhance student achievement in low-performing schools with high rates of poverty. Applicants are advised that the required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 176580

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Promote Healthy Lifestyles and Advance Health Equity

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to promote healthy lifestyles and advance health equity. Funding focus should be on reducing the incidence of chronic kidney disease and conditions related to kidney disease risk factors. Applicants must serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 218500

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Residents i...

Deadline: 01/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit, governmental, and religious organizations to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist organizations serving the community in the areas of education, arts and culture, animals, environment, accessibility, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165552

Grants to Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut Skating Clubs to Support Inclusive Progr...

Deadline: 01/21/26

Grants to Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut skating clubs and partner organizations to make the sport more inclusive for individuals with disabilities. Funding may be used to provide support in the following areas: coaching, club support, competitions, event ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176477

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits for Programs and Services Benefiting Local Residents in Eligible Ar...

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible location. In previous years, grants have been awarded to support education, health, outdoor initiatives, and social, emer...

GrantWatch ID#: 175999

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Connect Student Athletes with Local Commu...

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to connect student athletes with local community initiatives. Funding is intended to cover a range of activities and community programming, such as environmental stewardship and food-based, athletic, and li...

GrantWatch ID#: 218602

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance community welfare. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life and improve the well-being of local community residents. Preference will be given to requests for...

GrantWatch ID#: 220269

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Organizations to Improve Recreational Activities in Elig...

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants to North Carolina agencies and organizations to improve recreational activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a specific program or effort. Applicants must show evidence of a long-term vision or plan for recreation within the community. Pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226068

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, Universities, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, universities, and public agencies in eligible locations to support educational projects for local children and youth. Funding is intended for youth-focused projects that promote literacy, sports and physical e...

GrantWatch ID#: 151717

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based, Scientific, and Educational Organiz...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Wisconsin government agencies and nonprofit, faith-based, educational, scientific, and social service organizations to benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, projects, outdoor...

GrantWatch ID#: 166344

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of Local Residents in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public entities for projects that address the needs of local residents and strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that offer educational, cultural, and recreational supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 167290

Grants to Indiana Neighborhood Groups and Homeowner's Associations for Community Beautificatio...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana neighborhood groups and homeowner associations for beautification projects to enhance the community’s appearance in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative projects that make the community a more beautiful place to live...

GrantWatch ID#: 167451

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs and Services

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of environment, health, arts and culture, human services, and education. Grants may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 177176

Grants to Indiana Administrators, Teachers, Parent Groups, and Students for Educational Projec...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants to Indiana administrators, teachers, school personnel, parent groups, students, and student groups in eligible regions for educational projects. Funding may be requested for projects to take place within individual classrooms or entire schools, as well as multi-...

GrantWatch ID#: 177394

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Host or Enhance Athletic Events

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to host or improve athletic events throughout the state. Funding is intended to encourage communities to attract and support sporting events that will positively impact the economy through participant spending....

GrantWatch ID#: 191887

Grants to Iowa Agencies to Improve Designated Water Routes

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants to Iowa local government agencies to improve water trails throughout the state. Funding may be used for enhancements to state-designated water trails. Eligible projects include new infrastructure or infrastructure enhancement initiatives, including but not limit...

GrantWatch ID#: 192226

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletics, conservation and w...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for organizational capacity-building activities. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to residents in underserved regions. Priority areas include health care, education, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Support Outdoor Camps

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and tribal entities to assist outdoor camps serving youth. Funding is intended for residential camps that have improvement and maintenance needs. Preference is given to applicants that reflect the...

GrantWatch ID#: 207364

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to advance climate resilience. Funding is intended for equitable community-based environmental projects and planning activities that benefit local neighborhoods. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209461

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities, services, and community improvements. Programs should benefit underserved p...

GrantWatch ID#: 218203

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Provide Summer Camp Experiences for Children

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to provide summer camp experiences for children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for scholarships for low-income families so children can attend sleepover camp. Eligible organizations benefit residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 218965

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Educational Programs and Publications ...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, and government entities for educational programs and publications addressing trail-related protection and safety. Eligible projects include trail accessibility trainings and educational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224941

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States for the Purchase of Beverages for School Sports ...

Deadline: 01/24/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA high schools in multiple states to provide healthy beverages for school sports teams. Funding is intended for the purchase of chocolate milk, for one semester, for one sport. Funds may be used to purchase chocolate milk through the awardee...

GrantWatch ID#: 220421

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Government Agencies for Programs and Activities to Create Safe Bi...

Deadline: 01/27/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities to create safe bicycling environments. Projects can include giveaways, assessment surveys, educational opportunities, events, placemaking, and end-of-trip facilities. Fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218562

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Local Events that Promote Community Engagement and Unity

Deadline: 01/29/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 140769

Grants to Connecticut Organizations for Summer or Out-of-School Programs for Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/29/26

Grants to Connecticut organizations for summer or out-of-school activities for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for high-quality after-school activities that include project-based learning, tutoring and homework help, recreation, and enrich...

GrantWatch ID#: 179952

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Increase Access to ...

Deadline: 01/29/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs and projects that increase access to programs in outdoor areas in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance public spaces and the heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 217638

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Eligible Commu...

Deadline: 01/29/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts & humanities, community improvement, culture & diversity, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 218498

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to support community development initiatives, particularly fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175144

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs and Services Benefitting the Local Community

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit the local community in eligible locations. The funding is intended for projects addressing many local issues, including challenges in health, recreation, historic preservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176872

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing programs and projects, equipment purchases, and operational support. Proposals for capacity building and capital pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 178947

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofit CBOs to Develop and Maintain Recreational Trails

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit community organizations in eligible locations for the maintenance, construction, promotion, and planning of recreational trails for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for maintenance ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 180796

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Sporting Events in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations for sporting events in eligible communities. Funding is intended for the planning and implementation of sports events that draw tourists to the area. Eligible expenses include facility rental, official salaries...

GrantWatch ID#: 187496

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Programs to Improve Public Accessibi...

Deadline: 01/30/26 Conference Date: 01/22/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and public agencies for programs to enhance the public's accessibility to the ocean, coast, and beaches. Projects may benefit individuals and communities facing physical, financial, or social barriers to accessing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 188436

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, School Districts, and Recreational Clubs and A...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, school districts, and recreational clubs and associations for projects related to outdoor recreational opportunities. Funding is intended for activities to develop and maintain motorized and non...

GrantWatch ID#: 193529

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Rehab and Assisted Living Facilities to Benefit Ind...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and rehab and assisted living facilities for community programs and projects that benefit individuals with Parkinson's disease. Focus areas include mental health, exercise, and supporting care partner...

GrantWatch ID#: 194106

Grants to Arizona Agencies to Benefit Low- and Moderate-Income Residents

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to Arizona government agencies for neighborhood development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide housing, an appropriate living environment, improved economic opportunities, and community services to low and moderate-in...

GrantWatch ID#: 194333

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Summer Programming that Benefit...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, tribal organizations, schools, and local government agencies for summertime programming that benefits youth. Funding is intended to support summer enrichment programs for Alaskan youth, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 196658

Grants to USA Schools for Opportunities to Experience Parks and Historic Sites

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience outdoor sites. Funding is intended to support projects with both educational and stewardship facets. The goal of the program is to help students discover and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200725

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Betterment Activities Benefiting Low-to-Moderate...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit low-to-moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that provide housing, enhance living environments, and increase economic opportunities for these pop...

GrantWatch ID#: 200995

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs that improve health outcomes and advance health equity. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of health, wellness, and human services, with priority given to organizations addressing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207558

Cooperative Agreements to USA Organizations in Multiple States to Implement Water Safety Progr...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA organizations in multiple states to implement water safety programs. The purpose of the program is to teach swimming and water safety skills to children between the ages of 5 and 17. Eligible states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Flo...

GrantWatch ID#: 208990

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals with Severe Injuries for Adaptive Equipment and Recovery ...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada individuals who have suffered severe injuries for adaptive equipment and expenses related to their recovery. Funding is intended for individuals who have been injured while participating in sports activities, veterans injured w...

GrantWatch ID#: 213823

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Events in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/30/26

Sponsorships to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote local events in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to educate the public about the importance of maritime commerce, advance international trade, and provide recreational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217166