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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

Award to a USA or Canada Public Health Official for Recreational Water Safety Contributions

Deadline: 06/01/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional achievements in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in...

GrantWatch ID#: 195859

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations working in the areas of community improvement, education, and quality of life. Lower priorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 196091

Grants to USA Individuals to Train for Horse Riding Events

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA individuals to participate in horse riding events. Funding is intended to support the education and development of competitive riders. Grant funds may also be requested for specific travel expenses. The purpose of this program is to educate, inspire,...

GrantWatch ID#: 196783

Grants to Arkansas and Missouri Nonprofits to Benefit Farming Communities

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Arkansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit farming communities in the funding source's service area. Focus areas include education and youth, environment and agriculture, human services, and communities and culture. Eligible applicants serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 197766

Grants to Indiana Neighborhood Groups for Resident-Led Improvement Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana neighborhood groups for resident-led projects to improve neighborhoods in eligible locations. Applicants must schedule a planning meeting with program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 210768

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects to Address Community Needs and Interests

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects to address community needs and interests in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to education, environment, conservation, youth, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 210954

Grants to Colorado Athletes for Participation in Programs at an Athletic Training Center

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Colorado athletes for participation in programs at a specific athletic training center. Funding is need- or merit-based and is intended to help athletes reach their potential and encourage their long-term enjoyment of mountain sports. For some recipients...

GrantWatch ID#: 214365

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance or enrich the community through the construction or acquisition of physical assets, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Community Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services, arts and cultural events, tourism-related programs, environmental proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 215102

Grants to Utah Nonprofit Organizations, Public Schools, and Municipalities for Charitable Acti...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations, public schools, and municipalities for charitable activities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects and programs in the focus areas of community, healthcare, education, and innovation. Preference is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217140

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

Deadline: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 06/01/26

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 Maine Nonprofits to Support Community Ventures

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations to support community ventures. Funding is intended for charitable organizations whose missions align with the funder. In addition, the Marr-Anderson Family Foundation offers encouragement for individuals to fulfill their dre...

GrantWatch ID#: 220044

Grants to Michigan 4-H Programs for Program Support

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Michigan 4-H programs for program support. Funding is intended to expand current programs, pursue new initiatives, enhance shooting sports, support horticultural activities for youth, create educational gardens, and support horseback riding programs. Par...

GrantWatch ID#: 220412

Grants to Montana Snowmobile Clubs for Safety Education and Upkeep of Snowmobile Trails

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Montana snowmobile clubs and public land-managing agencies for public safety education, upkeep, and law enforcement related to snowmobile trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects and ongoing upkeep that keeps recreational trails safe...

GrantWatch ID#: 220474

Awards to Nova Scotia Teachers in Recognition of Exceptional Physical Education Instruction

Deadline: 06/01/26

Awards to Nova Scotia teachers in eligible school boards in recognition of exceptional physical education instruction. The award is open to teachers in elementary, middle school, and secondary school. The purpose of the award is to honor teachers who have instille...

GrantWatch ID#: 220550

Grants to USA Nonprofit Hockey Associations to Increase Participation in the Sport of Hockey b...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit registered hockey associations for programs that develop the sport of hockey for young girls. Funding is intended for equipment, marketing, advertising, ice, and other expenses. The purpose of the program is to increase participation in hoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220963

Grants to Colorado Qualifying Young Girl Hockey Players to Support Participation in the Sport ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Colorado qualifying young girls to support participation in the sport of hockey. Funding is intended to assist girl hockey players ages 7-10 of Hispanic heritage with hockey association membership and registration fees. The purpose of the program is to m...

GrantWatch ID#: 220964

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofit Hockey Associations to Promote the Sport of Ice Hockey for Y...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit hockey associations to promote the sport of ice hockey for youth. Funding is intended to assist with the payment of registration fees for players. The purpose of the program to is support participation in hockey-playing by youth h...

GrantWatch ID#: 220965

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Individuals and Communities

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to medical research, arts and culture, youth, environment, and recrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 222181

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Tourism and Recreation Resour...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal entities to improve tourism and recreation opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to enhance the sustainability of recreation resources and increase access to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222292

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Registered Charities, and Schools for Professional Developm...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and schools for professional development. Funding is intended to enhance the training of staff and volunteers. Eligible training includes, but is not limited to, courses and certifications for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 223916

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Address Equity Gaps and Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that are working to close opportunity gaps in a variety of areas that affect quality of life. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 228400

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont nonprofit and educational organizations for programs in health and wellness, food, housing, education, and outdoors and climate in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs focusing on the well-being of veterans, youth, se...

GrantWatch ID#: 228801

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit First Nation Communities and Resid...

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote and build healthy communities. Programs should align with the Funding Source's core val...

GrantWatch ID#: 140039

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 06/03/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for recreational activities, economic development projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 151335

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and services primarily within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 181540

Grants to New York For-Profits for Business and Community Development Efforts

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York businesses in eligible locations to promote community and economic development. Funding is intended to help companies strengthen their business operations. Grants can be used for machinery, equipment, and inventory to assist bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 215504

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Environmental Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 08/01/26 Conference Date: 06/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for environmental restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance organizational capacity to execute wetland restoration projects. Proposals demonstrating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178694

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of youth development, community and economic empowerment, arts and culture, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177497

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Youth through Counseling, Rehabilitation, ...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that benefit local youth. Funding is intended for programs that benefit schools or that fight juvenile delinquency, which may include anti-drug prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 179389

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofit CBOs to Develop and Maintain Recreational Trails

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit community organizations in eligible locations for the maintenance, construction, promotion, and planning of recreational trails for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for maintenan...

GrantWatch ID#: 180796

Grants to Canada First Nations and Métis Individuals for Education Expenses

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada First Nations and Métis individuals over the age of 18 for education-related expenses. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for Métis and First Nations people. Preference is given to former students of the Indian r...

GrantWatch ID#: 200517

Opportunity for California Landowners to Join a State-Run Forest Preservation Program

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for California landowners to sell or transfer their property rights to a state-run preservation program. The purpose of the opportunity is to protect crucial forest lands and ensure that they continue to be used as wildlife habitats and sources of timb...

GrantWatch ID#: 210201

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Research on Sports Gambling

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for preliminary research projects related to sports gambling. Funding is intended for research to address the relationship between athletes and sports bettors. The goal of the grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 228521

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for College Sports Gambling Research

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for research projects related to college sports gambling. Funding is intended for seed research projects that address risk factors, gambling behaviors, and protective factors among colle...

GrantWatch ID#: 228522

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA BIPOC Entrepreneurs in the Outdoors Industry

Deadline: 06/07/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA BIPOC entrepreneurs building companies in the outdoors industry. Participants will receive several months of workshops and mentorship, at the end of which they will receive a cash grant to be applied to their business needs. This ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221692

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of recreation, historical and cultural preservation, and youth. Eligible organizations serve co...

GrantWatch ID#: 174929

Grants to New Jersey Organizations for Projects to Enhance Awareness of the State as a Tourist...

Deadline: 06/12/26 LOI Date: 06/08/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Jersey organizations for projects to enhance awareness of the state as a tourist destination. Applicants must submit a declaration of intent to apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is available to market and promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181024

Grants to Massachusetts Residents and Community Groups for Neighborhood Summer Activities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants of up to $750 to Massachusetts residents and community groups in eligible locations to host neighborhood activities during the summer. Applicants must request city permits at least 30 days prior to the proposed activity. Eligible expenses include but are no...

GrantWatch ID#: 214707

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve K-12 Education

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs that enhance K-12 education in eligible counties. Funding is intended to increase access to programs that improve educational outcomes. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 157933

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Protec...

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects and activities that protect, conserve, improve, and develop water resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 208004

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for wildlife habitat preservation, land acquisition, conservation education initiatives (e.g., youth hunting and fishing days and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228059

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Schools to Improve Access to Sports and Recreation

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and schools to increase accessibility to sport and recreational activities. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives that enhance inclusion and increase participation in sport and recreational projects for peo...

GrantWatch ID#: 228818

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Groups to Promote Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, businesses, and groups for events and programs that are likely to increase overnight stays in lodging facilities in eligible locations. Special consideration may be given to first-time events or programs. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 150198

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Public Entities to Address the Needs of Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 07/17/26 LOI Date: 06/12/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and public entities for programs that address the needs of residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended for activities and projects in a range ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175550

Grants to New Jersey Municipalities and Conservancies for Preservation and Recreation Projects

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to New Jersey municipalities and qualified charitable conservancies in eligible regions for preservation and recreational projects. Funding may be used to acquire land for preservation or recreational purposes or to preserve sites, facilities, structures, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 181258

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Public Cultural Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for public cultural events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that fall within the categories of fine arts, history, nature and recreation, and lifestyle, culinary, and creative industri...

GrantWatch ID#: 186314

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...

GrantWatch ID#: 215652

Grants to Alberta Qualified Donees for Community Support Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Alberta qualified donees, including municipalities, school divisions, and charities, for community support projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of health, education, arts, culture, and recreation. Applicants must se...

GrantWatch ID#: 152845

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Clubs, Nonprofits, and Municipalities for Community Sports Progra...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nova Scotia sports clubs, nonprofit community organizations, municipalities, villages, and First Nations for community sports programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 171965