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1,146 Grants for Sports and Recreation

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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1,146 grants found

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

Deadline: 08/06/26

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, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 218498

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Businesses, School Programs, Agencies, and Individuals for Yo...

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 08/06/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, school programs, government agencies, tribes, and individuals for outdoor recreation programs and projects serving underserved youth. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 166766

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of recreation, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 161995

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of safety, recreation, and health; community service; and youth, education, and the environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 227515

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Health, Human Service, Education, Env...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and government agencies to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of health, human service, education, environment, and recreation. Eligible re...

GrantWatch ID#: 158674

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that address the community's educational, cultural, environmental, social, health, and recreational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158675

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in eligible locations for projects and programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that respond to the community’s educational, cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 158676

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Communi...

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units in eligible regions for projects to benefit local residents. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 179733

Grants to Maryland Homeowner and Athletic Associations to Improve Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Maryland homeowner associations, community service entities, athletic associations, and recreation councils to enhance recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve existing recreation amenities, add amenities, or construc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214902

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Religious Organizations to Benefit L...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs and services to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on health, recreation, safety,...

GrantWatch ID#: 129253

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects that Benefit R...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding may be used for public recreation and community beautification projects, projects that imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 170764

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that will benefit residents in eligible locations. Past grants have funded parks and museums, senior centers, children's homes, literacy programs, homeless programs, a youth refugee mentoring pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 171627

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs for Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and public institutions to improve the quality of life for children and youth in eligible locations. Areas of interest include arts and culture, education, social welfare, recreation, health, and the environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181272

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-based events, projects, planning activities, and capacity-building efforts. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 185434

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and IHEs in Eligible Counties for Projects to...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for projects to benefit the community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support init...

GrantWatch ID#: 218494

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Culture, Recreation, a...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards for culture, recreation, and sports programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new programs, events, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 219642

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Communities in E...

Deadline: 09/14/26 LOI Date: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Grants are awarded for initiatives in the following four focus areas: Youth a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197872

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Healthcare Needs

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to address healthcare needs. Applicants must contact the program director before applying. Funding is intended for a range of services, including hospice care, cancer treatment, and support for people...

GrantWatch ID#: 219714

Grants to California and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172387

In-Kind Training and Resources to USA Organizations to Advance Healing and Empowerment for Mar...

Deadline: 08/21/26

In-kind training, resources, and consultation services to USA organizations to advance healing and empowerment for marginalized youth. Funding is intended to expand programs that promote self-respect, self-awareness, and self-control for participants. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 184867

Grants to Arkansas Agencies for Outdoor Recreation Facilities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Arkansas municipalities and county governments to create and develop outdoor recreation facilities for public use. Funding is intended for project development, land acquisition, or a combination of both types of activities. Eligible types of facilities i...

GrantWatch ID#: 170472

Grants to New York Nonprofits, School Districts, and Municipalities to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and municipalities for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 174745

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that align with the core values of recreation, environmental sustainability, humanitarian, and fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219641

Grants to Arkansas Municipalities and Communities to Enhance Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to Arkansas municipalities and unincorporated communities with small populations to develop outdoor recreational facilities. Funding is intended for the construction and installation of new facilities and for major renovations of existing facilities that ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 172849

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Public Institutions to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public institutions to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide variety of initiatives. Priorities include economic wellbeing, education, health, tourism, recreation, downtown vitality, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147524

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Yukon Nonprofits and Community Organizations to Support Local...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to Yukon nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations to support events and celebrations. Consideration will be given to organizations that promote environmentally friendly and active transportation (bus, carpool, bikin...

GrantWatch ID#: 172783

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for families, children, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: health, social services, education, and community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180124

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Youth Leagues, Educational Institutions, and Municipalities for ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and youth teams and leagues to support the activities of young athletes. Priority consideration is given to organizations that engage youth and create opportunitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181602

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Address the Needs of L...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that address critical needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that are offered by organizations with limited access to other fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 183831

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Rural Communities and Low-Income Individua...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for educational and charitable projects that benefit rural communities and low-income residents. Funding is intended for events and activities that have a long-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 186219

Grants to Utah Agencies and OHV Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Motorized Recreation

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies and OHV nonprofits for projects that improve and maintain motorized recreation facilities throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas that include, but are not limited to, search and resc...

GrantWatch ID#: 186946

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Events to Foster Tourism in Elig...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for events to foster tourism in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support multi-day events with a focus on arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and histor...

GrantWatch ID#: 207771

Grants to USA Families of Coast Guard Members to Defray the Costs of Summer Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA families of Coast Guard members to defray the costs of summer camp and various enrichment programs. Funding is intended to provide support to the children and families of active-duty Coast Guard members during the summer months. Familie...

GrantWatch ID#: 212874

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Community and Tourism Development Projects in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that attract visitors, foster redevelopment, strengthen local communities, and beautify the area. All projects considered for a gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213805

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of animals, arts and culture, education, human services, recreation, and public spaces. Emergency needs shal...

GrantWatch ID#: 214624

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that demonstrate an ability to generate overnight visitors to the areas. The grant program encourages all event organize...

GrantWatch ID#: 223563

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Initiatives to Support the Physical Health of Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for initiatives to support the physical health of residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: physical activity, sports, and movement. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225520

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligi...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Projects should fit in one or more of the focus areas of community service, economic development, education, youth, environment, and disaster re...

GrantWatch ID#: 225944

Grants to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Res...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, social services, community engagement, and medical care, treatment, and research...

GrantWatch ID#: 226966

Grants to Nevada and Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Nevada and Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to build vibrant communities and serve rural regions. Previous applicants include a fire protection o...

GrantWatch ID#: 228327

Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations and Tribes to Host Sporting Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and Tribes to host sports competitions that will create a positive economic impact on local communities. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to help secure events requi...

GrantWatch ID#: 156091

Grants to Wyoming Agencies and Nonprofits for Outdoor Recreational Area Development

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wyoming local, state, and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations to develop and maintain recreational trails for state residents. A pre-application must be submitted prior to the final application. Funding is available for environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 163673

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Businesses, and Marinas to Develop and Improve Boating Amenities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies and private marinas to improve boating amenities on the state’s waterways. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for construction projects, maintenance activities, and the develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 164657

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Populations in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit vulnerable members of the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects benefiting at-risk children, youth, and their families. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 172123

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Projects and Services that Benefit Communities in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, including schools and IHEs, for a broad range of activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health and well being, education, economic growth...

GrantWatch ID#: 173526

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that provide services to local residents for capital projects. Funding is primarily intended for comprehensive initiatives, including construction, renovation, purchases, land acquisition, and/or...

GrantWatch ID#: 178997

Grants or In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Safe Off-Road R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Sports Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals for sports initiatives to serve local children and youth. Funding is intended to promote the social, emotional, and physical development of youth across the state through the sport of tennis. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 180565