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

Deadline: 08/24/26

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

Grants to Arkansas Agencies for Outdoor Recreation Facility Improvements

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 Arkansas Municipalities and Communities to Enhance Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/28/26

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 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 Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Alberta individuals, organizations, or groups for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs, activities, events, and festivals that promote a sense of community and foster community involvement. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 192110

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 New Brunswick Nonprofits, First Nations, and Agencies to Support Inclusion in Athlet...

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, First Nations, and municipalities for physical activity programs that promote inclusion. Funding is intended to support improvements to facilities to increase inclusion and access in recreation and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177513

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 British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents through a wide range of community programs. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents, support local needs, and build vibrant communities. Funding areas include human an...

GrantWatch ID#: 181074

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 Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Create Active Outdoor Spaces for the Public

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities to create and develop outdoor public spaces for community benefit. Funding is intended to support the planning, construction, or revitalization of outdoor recreational facilities according to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184743

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 Illinois Local Agencies to Purchase and Develop Land for Recreational Purposes

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois local government agencies, such as park districts and municipalities, to purchase and develop land for recreational purposes. Applicants must pre-qualify in the online system before applying. Funding is intended for costs associated with develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 197622

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

Scholarships to USA Student-Athletes in Eligible Sports to Attend College

Deadline: 08/31/26

Scholarships to USA student-athletes in eligible sports to attend college. Funding is intended to recognize students showing both academic and sport excellence and to defray the costs of higher education. Applicants must be students completing high school in the S...

GrantWatch ID#: 212715

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 Kansas Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Churches, and Agencies to Benefit the C...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, churches, government entities, and public entities for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is available for a variety of fields of interest, including agric...

GrantWatch ID#: 229847

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and economic development, environment, educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132187

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 Ohio Nonprofits for Community Programs and Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community programs and capital projects that meet the needs of local residents. Priority is given to projects that foster the development of responsible young people in the community. Eligible organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 158321

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 and Lake Associations for Boating Facility Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin government units, tribal entities, and qualified lake associations for boating facility improvements. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for construction projects, aquatic plant harvesting equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 164651

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 Ontario Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life by supporting programs in a range of focus areas, including educational, cultural, environmental, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 173519

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 North Carolina Neighborhood Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina neighborhood organizations for projects and programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend or review a workshop presentation before applying. Funding is intended for a range of initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175199

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit charitable and educational organizations and schools to respond to community needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, environment, education and youth, health care, social services, and public safety. Requests for operational sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 176262

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

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Small Capital Improvements to Local Recreational and Cultural...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, including school councils and sports and community groups, for small capital projects that enhance local cultural and recreational facilities in eligible areas. All proposed projects must be for amenities and facilities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180950

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Residents' Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and government agencies to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 181566

Grants to Indiana Families and Teachers to Benefit Children with Autism

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana teachers and families in eligible locations to support children with autism. Funding is available for summer camp tuition, special services, home equipment, specialized classes, and training for teachers, including Master's Degrees. The grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 182782

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Develop and Train Coaches and Amateur Athletes

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to train and promote the development of coaches and young amateur athletes in eligible locations. Priority is given to programs that benefit disadvantaged youth. Funding will also support amateur competitions and higher ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 182785

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and city and state entities for initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to nursing homes, parks, and school math programs. Eligible projects must benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 190128

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Provide Nature-Based Ed...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and academic institutions to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 194353

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support athletic, cultural, and volunteer assistance groups that offer services or promote activities that enhance the...

GrantWatch ID#: 198117