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1,147 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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1,147 grants found

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Entities, Faith-Based Organizations, and Colla...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofits, government and public entities, faith-based organizations, and collaborative groups for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. First-time, collaboration, and faith-based applicants must contact staff prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179036

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

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

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 Yukon Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Offset Municipal Property Tax and Rent

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit, faith-based, community, and recreational organizations in eligible locations to offset the cost of property taxes and rent paid instead of taxes. Funding is intended to assist organizations that serve people with disabilities and seniors...

GrantWatch ID#: 181451

Grants to Alberta Community Associations in Eligible Locations for Community Events and Progra...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Alberta community leagues in eligible locations to support community events and programs. Priority will be given to activities geared toward families and children. Grant funds may be used to support volunteer training, new programs, special event activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 182631

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185601

Grants to Kansas Individuals in Eligible Areas to Promote Youth Participation in Sports

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Kansas individuals and teams in eligible locations to benefit youth who want to participate in sports. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist local youth who are interested in playing softball but l...

GrantWatch ID#: 194341

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Eligible Communiti...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for community development programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects that include, but are not limited to, beautification projects, buildin...

GrantWatch ID#: 194897

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects to Serve Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects to serve local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing initiatives and capital projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, health and wellness, family, and envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 195857

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government entities to respond to critical community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for infrastructure improvements and upgrades, and to address homelessness. Eligible applicants are l...

GrantWatch ID#: 196005

Grants to New York Sports Organizations to Support Youth Sports and Related Activities in Elig...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to New York sports organizations to support youth participation in sports and related activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations that directly serve youth between the ages of 3 and 18. Grants are available to provide children in f...

GrantWatch ID#: 199157

Grants to Alberta Community Organizations for Events and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta community organizations for events and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote community spirit. Eligible expenses include promotional materials, rentals, permits, hirin...

GrantWatch ID#: 204988

Grants to USA Military Service Members and their Dependents to Receive Equestrian Training

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is intended to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences that are outside the rider's typical training plan. Exam...

GrantWatch ID#: 208121

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Youth Across the State

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health and mental health, youth-focused football, access to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210466

Grants and In-Kind Technical Support to Utah Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Build Capacit...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants and in-kind support to Utah nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for planning and technical assistance to develop outdoor recreation. The purpose of the program is to assist with projects and services that build community capacity throug...

GrantWatch ID#: 212883

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Impactful Community Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for impactful community projects. Activities focusing on youth, the environment, or education will receive extra consideration. Applicants must be customers of the funding source. Examples of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212953

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits to Promote Health

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to promote health in eligible regions. Eligible projects include the improvement of walking trails, playgrounds and parks; and farmers markets, community gardens, healthy cor...

GrantWatch ID#: 216858

In-Kind Support to Illinois Nonprofits to Promote Youth Sports

Deadline: 05/15/26

In-kind support to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the game of baseball to enhance the quality of life for families and children in eligible communities. The mission is to channel a collective e...

GrantWatch ID#: 219543

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Youth Programming

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards to provide summer programming for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to providing...

GrantWatch ID#: 219644

Grants to USA Sports Medicine Residency Programs to Train a Resident Focused on Canine Health

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA sports medicine residency programs to train a resident focused on canine health. Funding is intended for the establishment of a residency position that is canine-focused; the program aims to increase the number of specialists who can treat working do...

GrantWatch ID#: 220899

Grants and In-Kind Support to a USA or Canada Young Investigator and a Principal Investigator ...

Deadline: 09/20/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants and in-kind support to a USA or Canada young investigator and a principal investigator for research projects related to sports medicine surgery. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to a full grant application. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 220901

Grants to USA and Canada Investigative Teams for Research Related to Orthopaedic Sports Medici...

Deadline: 08/05/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada investigative teams for research related to orthopaedic sports medicine. Funding is intended to provide seed money, startup funding, supplemental funding, or gap funding. The purpose of funding is to advance understanding of new or unique ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220902

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana Nonprofits for Education, Community, and Arts Programs i...

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants to Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana nonprofit organizations for education, community, and arts programs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects an...

GrantWatch ID#: 223264

Grants to USA Qualifying Youth Sports Leagues for Initiatives to Promote Safety in Sports

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA qualifying youth sports leagues for initiatives to promote safety in sports. Applicants must complete a safety questionnaire and facility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for facility enhancements and defibrillators. The purpose of the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228085

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Address Needs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, groups, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to address needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support in the focus areas of community, youth, medical assistance, emergency services, humanitaria...

GrantWatch ID#: 228102

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Recreational Trails

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and tribes to improve trails for recreational use. Funding is available for trails that offer nonmotorized and motorized use, including horseback riding, hiking, snowmobi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228705

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

Deadline: 05/15/26

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 Oregon Landowners, Agencies, and Conservation Organizations for Projects that Protec...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to Oregon landowners, landowner groups, government agencies, and conservation organizations to support environmental projects and improve access to hunting areas. Interested applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 180880

In-Kind Donations of Sports Equipment to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and CBOs to Support You...

Deadline: 05/18/26

In-kind donations of sports equipment valued at $2,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, school programs, and CBOs in eligible regions to support softball for youth aged 9-12. Eligible nonprofits will receive a set of equipment that includes bats, batt...

GrantWatch ID#: 219539

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Art Installations Promoting Health

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for public art installations. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Priority is given to projects that promote healthy lifestyles and...

GrantWatch ID#: 228503

Grants to Alberta Businesses in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants to Alberta businesses in eligible locations for community improvement projects. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including programs, recreational facilities, community beautification, and placemaking. Businesses must be located in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227801

Grants to Vermont Bidders for a Technical Study on the Recreational Use of Municipal Roads

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants to Vermont qualified bidders to conduct a technical study related to the recreational use of municipal roads in eligible regions. The purpose of this study is to address information gaps regarding the impact of recreational use on municipal roads in order t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228603

Grants to Kansas Organizations for Events and Activities that Encourage Overnight Tourism in E...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas organizations in eligible areas for projects, activities, and events that encourage tourism and overnight visits. Eligible projects are those that are designed to promote economic growth, particularly through overnight stays in loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 167331

Grants to Illinois Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Coastal Restoration and Conservation

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Illinois government entities, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for coastal restoration and conservation. Applicants must be pre-qualified before being approved. Funding is intended for projects that enhance coastal public access, the coastal-dependent e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228673

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Projects and Programs that Benefit Local ...

Deadline: 07/09/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 146435

Grants to Mississippi Municipalities and Agencies to Develop Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants to Mississippi government agencies and municipalities to provide public recreational facilities. Funding is intended to support projects to acquire land and develop outdoor sites and facilities. Eligible projects must be open to the general public. Emphasis...

GrantWatch ID#: 154192

Grants to Saskatchewan Families for Arts and Cultural Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan families for cultural, artistic, and creative programming for children and youth ages 4 - 19. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts programs for chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 168827

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Health

Deadline: 08/07/26 LOI Date: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, units of government, school corporations, and religious organizations to improve health in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for proposals addressing mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 170367

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

Deadline: 05/22/26

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 m...

GrantWatch ID#: 177394

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Children in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/21/26 LOI Date: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 179422

Grants and Vehicle Donations to Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Childr...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants and vehicle donations to Iowa nonprofit organizations that benefit disadvantaged and vulnerable children throughout the state. Funding is intended to support services in the areas of health and wellness; pathways to success; and access, independence, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 181214

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/01/26 LOI Date: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181958

Grants and Loans to California Agencies and Entities to Upgrade Boating Facilities and Marinas

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants and loans to California government agencies and private entities for projects that improve boating facilities and marinas. Funding is intended to support repairs and enhancements of boat launching ramps and boarding floats, as well as associated parking are...

GrantWatch ID#: 197533

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to children and youth, elder care, community beautifica...

GrantWatch ID#: 201814

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Individuals and Organizations for Summer Camp Disability S...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, CBOs, and municipalities to enable children with disabilities to attend summer camp programs. Funding is intended to provide support staff for children, including attendants, careg...

GrantWatch ID#: 209180

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents of local communities. Previous grants were used for historic preservation; to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228399

Grants to Minnesota Organizations for Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/23/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations for projects that benefit communities within the funder's service territory. Focus areas include youth, educational scholarship programs, cultural programs, environmental education, hardship relief, and activities to improve the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 228211

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Sports-Based Exchange Programs

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for sports-based exchange programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance cross-cultural understanding through sports and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 188396

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit for a Sports Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to send professional athletes abroad for an exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote cross-cultural understa...

GrantWatch ID#: 228323

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for a Flexible Sports Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for a flexible sports exchange program that can be activated on short notice. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to activate a spec...

GrantWatch ID#: 228324

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Public Entities for Recreational Events and Environmental Pr...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit and public organizations for events and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support virtual and in-person events involving physical activity, such as biking, walking, hiking, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161857