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1,168 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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1,168 grants found

Grants to California Neighborhood Associations for Projects and Events that Enhance the Local ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California violence prevention and neighborhood associations for projects and events that enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for neighborhood improvement projects that focus on crime awareness, blight r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210436

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Private Organizations for Public Boating F...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, tribes, port districts, private organizations, and government agencies for projects that benefit public boating facilities. Funding is intended to develop, renovate, and maintain public boating facilities that target recr...

GrantWatch ID#: 175114

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Community Groups for Capital Improvements to Recreational and...

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and community groups for capital improvements to recreational facilities in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to ensure that cultural and recreational facilities are available to local residents and visit...

GrantWatch ID#: 147237

Grants to Ohio Community-Based Organizations for Events that Benefit Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio business associations, neighborhood associations, priority boards, and block clubs for community-based initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities, projects, and events that foster connection and build ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197394

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Improve Health Care for Children

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for projects to improve health care for children. Funding is intended for projects that increase access to health care, promote physical activity and proper nutrition, improve maternal and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227736

Grants to Oregon Public Agencies for Recreational Activities to Benefit Residents of the State

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Oregon public agencies for recreational activities to benefit residents of the state. Funding is intended to help local governments in the planning, creation, maintenance, and upgrade of amenities and services that are publicly available and that benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 164411

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the areas of education, environment and recreation, arts and culture, family, and health and wellnes...

GrantWatch ID#: 181283

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Trail Construction and Improvements

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government agencies for outdoor recreational projects. Funding is intended to develop trails for recreation and active transportation. The grant program supports motorized, nonmotorized, and multi-use trails across the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 222884

Grants to Nebraska Agencies and Tribes to Enhance Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Nebraska local villages, cities, tribes, public power districts, and natural resource districts to acquire, develop, and renovate outdoor public recreation facilities. Applicants are required to hold a public meeting prior to submitting an application. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 175537

Grants to Nebraska Agencies, School Districts, and Tribes to Develop Recreational Trails

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Nebraska public agencies, political subdivisions, tribes, and school districts to purchase land for the development of trails for recreational purposes. Funding is intended to support land acquisition, as well as the restoration, maintenance, constructio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181532

Grants to Maryland Agencies to Develop Public Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to Maryland government local and state agencies, and tribes to acquire and develop public outdoor recreational areas and facilities. Funding is intended to create and maintain high-quality recreational resources and to stimulate non-federal investments in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215112

Grants to New Jersey Municipalities and Nonprofits for Land Acquisition and Preservation Proje...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to New Jersey municipalities and nonprofit organizations to acquire and preserve water or land areas for conservation or recreation purposes. This program can include natural areas, ecologically sensitive areas, greenways, parkland, and lands providing pass...

GrantWatch ID#: 181257

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies to Promote Employment and Economic Growth in the Maritime Ind...

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities and public entities to encourage workforce expansion in the maritime industry. Funding is intended to promote economic growth and increase employment. Preference will be given to proposals that are collaborative. Grant funds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185811
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In-Kind Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Events

Deadline: 05/29/26

In-kind grants of city services to Florida nonprofit organizations to support recreational, cultural, and educational events in eligible locations. Grants are intended to provide assistance, such as facility rental, signage, permits, police services, and barricade...

GrantWatch ID#: 171744

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for services to meet the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, health an...

GrantWatch ID#: 182248
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Grants to Maine Municipalities to Develop and Maintain Trails for Recreational Vehicles

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants to Maine municipalities to develop, maintain, and improve trails for recreational vehicles. Funding may be used for trail development and improvement costs. Funding is intended to create and preserve trails for all-terrain vehicles. Recipient towns may cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 172711

Grants to Vermont Agencies and School Districts to Enhance Safety for Walking and Biking

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Vermont local government entities, school districts, schools, transit agencies, and regional planning commissions to develop and construct accessible and safe facilities for walking and bicycling. Two types of projects will be funded - evaluation studies...

GrantWatch ID#: 181528

Grants to Vermont Agencies, Transit Entities, and Schools for Walking and Biking Projects

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Vermont government agencies, transit entities, school districts, and schools for construction projects to support walking and biking. Proposals may be for constructing new facilities, improving existing infrastructure, or a combination of both. Making im...

GrantWatch ID#: 221835

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, CBOs, and Businesses to Support Individuals with Parkinson's Dise...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, CBOs, and businesses for programs to improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for activities within the following four focus areas: exercise, education, community support, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220721

Grants to Massachusetts Conservation and Agricultural Agencies for Resource Protection

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipal conservation agencies and agricultural commissions to acquire land to protect, restore, and conserve state resources. Funding is intended to acquire properties such as fields, forests, habitats, and historic or cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141708
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes for Capital Projects

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and tribes for capital projects. Projects must enhance facilities that provide recreational, educational, and social opportunities and services to local children and youth. Funding is intended to support the acquisition...

GrantWatch ID#: 171742

In-Kind Assistance to Pennsylvania Municipalities to Improve Transportation Infrastructure

Deadline: 06/08/26

In-kind assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities to improve local active transportation infrastructure in qualifying underserved communities. The purpose of the program is to provide capacity-building support to applicants to address public transit, biking, and w...

GrantWatch ID#: 209588

Grants to Louisiana Researchers and CBOs for Studies Related to Health Concerns

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Louisiana individuals and community-based organizations for collaborative research studies related to medical concerns and health-related issues. Funding is intended to address major health challenges in the state with a focus on disease...

GrantWatch ID#: 228933

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies to Provide Outdoor Recreational Opportunities

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for residents throughout the state. The purpose of funding is to make land available for recreation in urban areas and to protect conservation and recreation land. Funding can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141709

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Youth Recreation Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 06/02/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, school districts, and Tribes to expand outdoor recreation opportunities for underrepresented youth and families. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Eligible proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 219780

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth With Disabilities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to strengthen the capacity of non-academic recreational programs that serve school-age youth (ages 5-22) with intellectual and/or developmental d...

GrantWatch ID#: 228868
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Contract for Services to New Mexico Organizations to Provide Dance Programs for Youth

Deadline: 05/27/26

Contract for services to a New Mexico organization to provide physical activity and dance programs for youth in qualifying schools. The selected contractor will conduct a program that serves children and adolescents from low-income and at-risk populations. Program...

GrantWatch ID#: 204756

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups to Improve Public Spaces and Parks

Deadline: 06/18/26 LOI Date: 06/04/26

Grants and in-kind support to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and neighborhood and community groups to improve public spaces in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 176704

Contracts to Delaware School Systems, CBOs, and Nonprofits for Extracurricular Activities

Deadline: 06/25/26

Contracts for services to Delaware school systems, CBOs, and nonprofit organizations for educational extracurricular activities. Funding is intended for programs that provide academic enrichment, sports and recreation activities, community service, family literacy...

GrantWatch ID#: 199989

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Improve Access to the Outdoors

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Native American tribes, and special districts to improve access to outdoor recreation facilities. Funding is intended for planning activities in communities that do not have adequate access to outdoor r...

GrantWatch ID#: 204829

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Environmental Conservation

Deadline: 07/22/26 LOI Date: 05/29/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, tribes, and coalitions for environmental conservation collaborations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to create a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222186

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support children from birth through the age of 18. The goal of the program is ensure that children are born healthy, are ready for kinderga...

GrantWatch ID#: 203525

Grants to Missouri Agencies for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Missouri local governments for community improvement projects that benefit low and moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to hold a public hearing prior to submitting a full application, and a community needs assessment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213983

Grants to USA Community Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Sport Facilities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit community organizations and schools to build or renovate indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Funding is intended to support youth recreational activities by providing safer and more accessible spaces for organized sports. Special consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 215248

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Improve Public Spaces

Deadline: 09/05/26 LOI Date: 06/07/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, public agencies, local governments, libraries, and park departments for projects to improve public spaces in eligible regions. Funding is intended for improvements to spaces open to the public, such as recreation spaces, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228462

Grants to Michigan Schools for Traffic Safety Programs

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to Michigan schools for projects that make it safer for children to travel to and from school. Applicants must register their school and contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for safety programs whose primary benefici...

GrantWatch ID#: 188279

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and IHEs to address community needs. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to meet unmet needs that may be addressed by AmeriCorps members in the areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229340

Grants to New Jersey Municipalities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 07/13/26

Grants of $5,000 to New Jersey municipalities for environmental preservation projects and disaster preparedness efforts in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to promote enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 195877
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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
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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
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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
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Individuals, and Groups to Train Sports Officials

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia individuals and grants of up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations and community groups in eligible locations for the professional development of sports personnel. Funding is intended for certification and training program...

GrantWatch ID#: 174309
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit and Sports Organizations to Increase Sports Participation

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit and sports organizations to promote participation in sports for local communities, including underserved and Indigenous populations, youth, and children. Funding is intended to strengthen community capacity and...

GrantWatch ID#: 198996
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and CBOs for Children's Education and Spor...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and CBOs for initiatives to promote education and sports for children in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve educational outcomes for children in grades K through 12. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224525

Grants to Virginia Arts Nonprofits for High-Quality Arts Activities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/15/26 Conference Date: 05/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit arts organizations for arts activities that engage new audiences in the arts and contribute to the vibrancy and quality of life of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 165365
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Grants to British Columbia First Nations to Improve the Well-Being of Community Elders

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nation organizations and Elders groups for projects that promote the health and vibrancy of Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to gatherings, initiatives, and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 154843
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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
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Grants to British Columbia Indigenous Youth Groups and Organizations for Cultural Programs

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia youth groups for cultural programs and projects. Funding is intended to support First Nations youth groups for activities that emphasize identity and strengthen community. Funding may be used to support entrepreneurial, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 164176
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Sports for Youth

Deadline: 05/29/26

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
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Enhance Youth and Educational Programming

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of $5,000 to Florida nonprofit community-based organizations to enhance youth and educational programming in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support general operations and specific programs. The grant program supports projects and activities that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173868