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1,162 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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1,162 grants found

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Youth Organizations for Activities to Ben...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, agencies, public schools, and youth organizations for activities to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the categories of arts, education, athletics and sports, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191406

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Local Governments, and Tribal Governments to Host Event...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal governments to host events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support major national and international sporting and cultural events. Events should attract international at...

GrantWatch ID#: 214459

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits and CBOs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations and community groups to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of community services, economic development, education and youth, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225393

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and government entities for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts an...

GrantWatch ID#: 178895

Grants to North Carolina Agencies and Tribes for Projects that Support Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to North Carolina municipalities, counties, and federally recognized tribes for projects that improve parks and recreational areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support acquisition, renovation, and/or develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 203704

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Religious Entities to Supp...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, collaboratives, and religious entities to support existing programs that improve the quality of life and promote vibrant communities. Priority areas include active lifestyles, susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 175840

Grants to Illinois and Michigan Nonprofits for Educational Programs

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/06/26

Grants to Illinois and Michigan nonprofit organizations for educational projects and programs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operating expenses or programming that increases acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 175935

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States to Purchase Beverages for Sports Departments

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA high schools in multiple states to provide beverages for athletic departments. Funding is intended for the purchase of chocolate milk for a school's strength and training program. Funds may be used to purchase chocolate milk through t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220421

Grants to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut Schools and Organizations for Student Physical...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $1,200 to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut schools and organizations in eligible locations to support physical activities for school children. Funding is intended to support tennis programs in after-school or before-school programs, during rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 203571

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for community programs. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: literacy, science, education, the arts, and animal cruelty prevention. Requests for capital support of playgrounds and public p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178431

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Tourism, Arts, and Cul...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for events and projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 179108

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that will positively impact residents and tourists. Priority will be given to new and returning festivals, special projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220376

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Recreational Trails in Eligible ...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies for projects to improve recreational trails in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the maintenance, construction, renewal, or expansion of trails that are available to the public. The purpose of funding is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223676

Grants to Florida and North Carolina Nonprofits for Activities Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida and North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of healthcare, athletics, academics, and the arts. Funds may be used for programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228830

Grants to Virginia Local Governments to Offset Lost Forest Land Tax Revenue

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Virginia city and county governments to offset lost tax revenue resulting from reduced tax assessments on forested land. The purpose of the program is to allow landowners to maintain their forest land while compensating local governments for their lost r...

GrantWatch ID#: 229636

Grants to British Columbia Agencies and First Nations to Improve Waterfronts

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to British Columbia local government agencies and First Nation communities to improve public waterfront areas in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support both project planning and design, as well as physical works that enhance public access and enjo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229591

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Agencies, Municipalities, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 01/31/27 LOI Date: 11/20/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations, government entities, municipalities, and tribes for outdoor off-road recreational trail projects. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to the full application and are advised to initiate the permit and registrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 137803

Grants to Nevada Organizations to Promote Local Tourist Attractions and Events

Deadline: 11/25/26

Grants to Nevada organizations in eligible locations to promote and advertise local tourism opportunities. Funding is intended for requests that demonstrate the potential to benefit the tourism industry, increase the use of local lodging facilities, generate dolla...

GrantWatch ID#: 180849

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Improvements to Outdoor Recreation Spaces

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for improvements to outdoor recreation areas that are open to the public. Funding is intended for projects that feature publicly accessible additions and improvements to trails or natural spa...

GrantWatch ID#: 192449

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life fo...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for programs to improve the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended for activities within a broad range of focus areas, including the environment, education, and recreation. Priority w...

GrantWatch ID#: 145808

Grants to Ontario Municipalities, Registered Charities, and Amateur Athletic Associations to I...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario municipalities, registered charities, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities to directly be...

GrantWatch ID#: 187198

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits to Promote Amateur Sports

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit corporations for initiatives and projects that promote amateur sports in the community. Priority is given to proposals that provide lasting benefits. Creative proposals that assist in the development of amateur spo...

GrantWatch ID#: 187401

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Local Agencies to Enhance Community Facilities and Progr...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote the use of community facilities by residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support equipment, programming, and capital improvements for community or neighborhoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 192803

Grants to USA Local Eventing Chapters for Adult Equestrian Education Programs

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants totaling $10,000 to USA local eventing chapters for adult education programs related to equestrian sports. The purpose of the program is to support amateur education in the field of eventing. The mission of the Foundation is to protect and preserve the spor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215442

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Fitness Research

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Athletic Performa...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for research related to athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for Doctoral students conducting research in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216161

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators Employed at IHEs, Hospital...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researche...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Employed at IHEs, Hospitals, and Research...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Directed Fitness Research

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for directed research related to fitness and athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage and suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216164

Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Sports Groups and Clubs, and Volunteer Groups for Act...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario charitable and nonprofit organizations, sports groups and clubs, and volunteer groups for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 222517

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits forWomen's Physical Fitness Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for women's physical fitness programs. Funding is intended to provide local women ages 18 and over with access to high-quality sports and recreation for all levels and abilities. The purpose of the program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174091

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities to Support Physical Activity Events for Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit and charitable organizations to host a one-time event to promote physical activity among teenage girls. Funding is intended to increase access to sports and other healthy physical activities for inactive girls, or for gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174092

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities to Conduct Physical Activity Programs for Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit and charitable organizations to support physical activity programs for girls. Funding is intended for programming that encourages girls ages 6 to 17 from local communities to experience sports and physical activities tog...

GrantWatch ID#: 174093

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits That Support Local Efforts to Improve Community Life

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations that support local efforts to improve community life. The funding source prioritizes programs that cross economic, racial, and ethnic lines. Of special interest are projects focusing on public safety entities, animal r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217534

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include youth empowerment, health and safety, opportunity and access, and vibrant communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 176010

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Social, Cultural, and Recreational Events

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for special events and social, cultural, and recreational services that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new programs and existing services. Preference will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 140516

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of Life for Resi...

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and public schools for activities that address community needs and enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 186515

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Sports for Youth

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $3,800 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote sports and recreational activities. Funding is intended to support tennis and polo, particularly among young athletes. Grants must be used to promote polo and tennis as sports, with an emphasis on yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220151

Grants to Minnesota Sports Organizations and Events to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota sports organizations and sports events to promote tourism and increase visitor spending in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing events designed to draw out-of-town visitors to the local area. Activities sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 164957

Scholarships to Kansas Students to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships of up to $250 to Kansas students in eligible locations to assist with basic needs. The scholarships are intended to support a variety of needs, including but not limited to items required for participation in extracurricular activities, gym shoes, tex...

GrantWatch ID#: 215976

Grants to USA Children to Help Offset the Cost of Participation in Soccer Leagues

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA children to help offset the cost of participation in soccer leagues. Funding is intended for children between the ages of 4 and 14 from low-income households for whom registration costs present a barrier to participation. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 225266

Grants to California Nonprofits for Education, Culture, and Recreation Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects in the focus areas of education, culture, and recreation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for program and project support and capital facility improvements that enhance the local qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226946

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit public charities, schools, and government entities for initiatives to benefit children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and wellbeing, environment, acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 225182

Scholarships to Alaska Individuals to Pursue Health and Human Services Degrees

Deadline: 03/02/27 Conference Date: 01/14/27

Scholarships for Alaska individuals in eligible locations to pursue an academic degree in the health and human services fields. Scholarships are intended to support the applicant's commitment to education, improve economic mobility, and promote the health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 177971

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Qualified Donees in Eligible Locations for Communit...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for capacity building programs. First-time applicants must submit an eligibility survey prior to applying. Eligible programs include those addressing arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 136632

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Sports, Cultural, and Recreational Events

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community organizations for sports, cultural, or recreational programs and events that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding priority is intended for projects that serve youth at risk, newcomers, Indigen...

GrantWatch ID#: 157746

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies to Maintain and Improve Public Shooting Ranges

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies for the improvement and operation of publicly accessible shooting ranges. Funding is intended to develop and enhance shooting ranges and to support their maintenance and operation. The goal is for h...

GrantWatch ID#: 176940

Grants to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local residents in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding may be used for operating, capital, and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179985

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Aquatic Life Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200116

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

Deadline: 01/22/27

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 request...

GrantWatch ID#: 220269