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Love Pickleball? How about swimming, mountain climbing, or even rugby? Grants for Community Sports and Recreation can make it happen for your community! Now, more than ever, there are community recreation needs to address. But in order to provide for those needs, a proper site has to be provided. Whether it’s actually acquired – or the property is already available for community recreation – funding is needed to develop, maintain, and promote the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GrantWatch<\/strong><\/a> wants to help give people opportunities for community recreation by providing a current list of funding available for a variety of community recreation projects and activities. Additionally, GrantWatch has just over 1000 grants in its Sports and Recreation<\/strong><\/a> grant listing category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Sports and Recreation Grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. In-kind Support for Recreational Equipment<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In-kind support to nonprofits for recreational equipment. The goal is to increase exposure to pickleball by providing essential equipment, including paddles, balls, and nets. Grants help community organizations and schools begin or maintain programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. In-Kind Support to Youth and Community Programs for Rugby<\/a><\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In-kind support to youth rugby clubs, physical education programs, and community programs to provide rugby balls. The program provides balls to youth rugby organizations throughout the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Awards for Accomplishments in Equestrian Sports<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Awards to individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the equestrian sporting events. In addition to a $5,000 monetary award, recipients are honored at an annual convention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Sports Clubs and Community Sports Programming<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Up to $5,000 to sports clubs for community sports programming. The Fund focuses on support for community sports participation. The goal is to support quality, sustainable programming to provide more opportunities for community members to take part in sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Establish Recreation and Fitness Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants up to $2,200 to eligible nonprofits for fitness, sports, and other recreational programs benefiting residents. The funding is for sports, family recreation, and healthy living. The program increases fitness and enhances community building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Recreation and Healthy Living Programs and Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Up to $7,500 to nonprofits for new initiatives in sports, leisure, and healthy living. Priority consideration is for new and innovative services, joint planning between groups, and a clear and well-organized plan for ongoing sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Maintain Proper Grooming of Snowmobile Trails<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants to snowmobile clubs to purchase snowmobile trail grooming equipment. This grant allows for one groomer or one drag, or one of each on a single application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Promote Exceptional Performance in the Sport of Rowing<\/a><\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants to athletes to encourage exceptional performance in the sport of rowing. Funding is for athlete training and competition expenses. Eligible applicants are future rowers from historically underrepresented groups or competitive athletes who currently row for the US National Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Develop and\/or Expand Community Recreational Services<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants to groups to develop and\/or expand community recreational services. The funding supports new programs, the expansion of existing programs, and other special projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Teach Children and Youth How to Swim<\/a><\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Grants to lesson providers for programs to teach children and youth how to swim. Funding is for certified instructors and a recognized curriculum. Lessons must have a low student-to-instructor ratio and must meet the minimum number of required hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Therapy Associated with Grief and Trauma<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Up to $600 to individuals for therapy associated with grief and trauma. Applicants must have been impacted by loss, trauma, or grief associated with the following recreational activities: climbing, alpinism, or ski mountaineering. Funding is intended to be used toward individual therapy or a professional program that engages a grief or trauma framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Repurpose Brownfield Properties<\/a><\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In-kind support to nonprofits to repurpose brownfield properties. Participating organizations will receive guidance, tools, individualized plans, and peer support in their efforts to convert brownfields into urban farms, trails, parks, and other community assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Note<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully, you can find a sports and recreation grant that you can use in your community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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