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1,162 Grants for Sports and Recreation

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Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 06/24/26

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, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217367

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Projects, Programs, and Events

Deadline: 07/09/26 Conference Date: 06/24/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs that benefit local residents. Some applicants must attend a mandatory information session prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for operating support, project...

GrantWatch ID#: 146435

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for After-School Programs

Deadline: 07/08/26 Conference Date: 06/24/26

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 dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 168598

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 05/15/27 Conference Date: 06/24/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Georgia government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and recreation authorities for environmental preservation projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to protect lands that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190202

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Agencies for Health-Related Programs and Services

Deadline: 08/14/26 Conference Date: 06/24/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations and government agencies, including public school districts, libraries, and parks, for projects, programs, and services that promote health in communities throughout the state. Preference will be given to programs that add...

GrantWatch ID#: 200481

Grants to USA State and Native American Governments for Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 06/24/26

Grants to USA and territories state governments and Native American tribal governments to increase accessibility to recreational activities in underserved and urban communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several months to complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 212095

Grants to Iowa Organizations for Recreational Events and Activities

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Dubuque Region, Iowa event organizers for the development, marketing, and promotion of recreational events that will benefit local residents. Applicants must explain how the activity or event will benefit the residents of Dubuque Region and must specify ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149299

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Agencies to Host Sporting Events

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia sports organizations, community associations, clubs, registered societies, local government agencies, academic institutions, and Aboriginal bands to host amateur sporting events. Funding is intended to support sports pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 198998

Grants to Florida Athletic and Arts and Cultural Organizations, and Youth to Support Programmi...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and youth to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Increase State Park Accessibility

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to increase accessibility to state parks. Applicants are required to consult state park staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to make parks more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222035

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and For-Profits for Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/26/26

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143524

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/26/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grant to an Illinois Nonprofit to Promote Community Health and Fitness

Deadline: 06/26/26

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 organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 144234

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Preservation and Recrea...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to support a range of preservation and recreation projects. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide ordinance and planning assistance an...

GrantWatch ID#: 144607

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits be more effective, efficient, and self-sustaining....

GrantWatch ID#: 152402

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Groups to Enhance Recreational Facilities and Parks

Deadline: 06/26/26

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 p...

GrantWatch ID#: 161853

Grants to USA Alpine Ski Clubs for Equipment Purchases to Prevent Injuries

Deadline: 06/26/26

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 ski...

GrantWatch ID#: 175487

Grants to Maine Agencies, Tribes, and School Districts for Outdoor Recreational Facilities Dev...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Maine government agencies, tribes, and school districts to acquire or develop public outdoor recreational facilities. Applicants must request a site visit prior to applying to ensure eligibility. Funding is intended to foster and maintain a legacy of hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 181471

Grants to South Carolina Local Agencies to Promote Tourism in Less Traveled Areas of the State

Deadline: 08/21/26 LOI Date: 06/26/26

Grants to South Carolina local government agencies to promote tourism in less-traveled areas of the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for public projects in developing destinations and to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205531

Grants to USA Entities for Projects Related to Land Access and Stewardship

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land trusts, government agencies, recreation clubs, trail associations, and tribes for projects related to land access and stewardship. Funding is intended for securing large tracts of land for the purposes of hunting, as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 216315

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and community-based entities for programs and activities that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide the general youth population with high-quality recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222700

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Event Planners, and Community Groups for Initiatives That Promote ...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, event planners, and community groups for initiatives and programs that promote tourism and attract visitors to eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote the arts, museum and historical restoration,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226575

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, and Agencies for Environmental Protection

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for environmental protection and stewardship projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to mitigate the costs associated with ensuring that private land is pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229776

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Transportation-Based Projects

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut government agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations to promote safer, healthier, and more accessible transportation options for residents. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended for projects that e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230088

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health, Education, and Economic Gro...

Deadline: 07/27/26 LOI Date: 06/29/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs in the areas of health, education, and economic development in eligible counties. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff at least two months prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171491

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Sports for Youth

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to advance amateur athletics and training. Funding is intended to promote amateur youth sports within the state. These grants may be used to purchase youth sports equipment or...

GrantWatch ID#: 171769

Grants to California Nonprofits for Musical Dancing Programs that Serve Older Adults

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for programs that serve older adults in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to use music and dancing to support social interaction. Funding is intended for musicians to perform and provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 197902

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Reduce Marin...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pill...

GrantWatch ID#: 203403

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Youth and Education Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, faith-based entities, and civic groups for educational programs and youth-focused community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit disadvantaged...

GrantWatch ID#: 224028

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 130148

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups for Community Activities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that align with the funding source's goals regarding transportation, the environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 142230

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit 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, recr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143768

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities for Community Improvement in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 145809

Grants to Nebraska Organizations and For-Profits in Eligible Locations to Increase Local Tou...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 facil...

GrantWatch ID#: 149036

Grants for Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 154157

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 i...

GrantWatch ID#: 161557

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

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; re...

GrantWatch ID#: 169596

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico Nonprofits for Youth Sports Pro...

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 g...

GrantWatch ID#: 170273

Grants and In-Kind Support to West Virginia Schools for Archery Programs and Equipment

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 173675

Opportunity for New York City Organizations to Design and Maintain Public Pedestrian Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 174586

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Individuals and Businesses for Pumpout and ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, individuals, tribal governments, and private businesses that operate boating facilities to support the installation and operation of pumpout and dump stations. Funding is intended for the pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175841

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Individuals, and Private Businesses to Ensu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, tribal governments, and private businesses for capital projects to ensure proper sewage disposal. Funding is intended for applicants operating marinas and boating facilities. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 176098

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations for Sports Programming to Benefit Youth and Children in Elig...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin organizations for athletic programs to benefit youth and children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote healthy lifestyles by providing sports opportunities to children aged 17 and under. Capital campaigns may be considered. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177185

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Safe and Sustainable Access to Public Lands

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit groups 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, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177556

Grants to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba nonprofit and charitable organizations in eligible locations for programs, projects, and events that strengthen and enhance the community. Focus areas include animal welfare, health and wellness, commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 178209

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179420

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Range of Community Benefit Act...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Some applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of youth, education, community im...

GrantWatch ID#: 181314

Grants to Nova Scotia Municipalities and CBOs to Plan Sports and Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia municipalities, Mi'kmaq Band Councils, schools, and community organizations to obtain professional assistance in the design, research, and planning of existing or proposed sports and recreational facilities. The goal of the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 182403

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 06/30/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 192801

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Dakota government entities and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a range of community benefit activities. Past grants have supported local museums, parks, emergency services, and military support services. Eligible applicants serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195221