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1,208 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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1,208 grants found

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Schools, and Sports Organizations to Enhance Amateur Sports

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sports clubs, leagues, and groups in eligible communities to enhance amateur sports. Funding is intended for capital projects that expand access to athletic activities so residents of all ages ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 177446

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Address Community Needs and Improve the Loc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects to address community needs and improve the local quality of life. Funding is generally intended for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178235

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and activities in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 178951

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Activities that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for activities and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of education, social services, health, recreation, arts and culture, and civic imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 179700

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of the arts, energy assistance for low-income individuals and families...

GrantWatch ID#: 179991

Grants to South Dakota Organizations for Events that Promote Tourism and Benefit the Community...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to South Dakota organizations for events that promote tourism and benefit the local community in eligible regions. Eligible events must be open to the public. Funding is intended for events, conventions, and tournaments that will ultimately be self-sustaini...

GrantWatch ID#: 180504

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, health, recreation, human services, arts, culture, and the environment. Emphasis is plac...

GrantWatch ID#: 180561

Grants to Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Families in Need

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit disadvantaged youth and families in eligible communities. Funding is intended to enrich the lives of young people and families challenged with ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 181549

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Promote the Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for activities that promote habitat and wildlife conservation. Funding is intended for activities that benefit all species of wildlife in the state, including conservation education, habitat enhancement, and angler and hun...

GrantWatch ID#: 181704

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, and CBOs for Outdoor Seasonal Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit and for-profit organizations, ad hoc groups, and neighborhood associations for outdoor, seasonal projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for outdoor activities and initiatives that...

GrantWatch ID#: 183541

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit the community and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Previous grants have supported the local swimming pool, arts and heritage projects, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187186

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to improve the quality of life for local residents. Past funding has been used to support school STEAM programs, food banks, local park facilities, and arts and sports program...

GrantWatch ID#: 190119

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that respond to the community's social service needs, preserve the area's history and environment, improve the local a...

GrantWatch ID#: 190696

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, schools, and landowners to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the area as a place to visit and improve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190882

Grants to California Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofits for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for recreational, educational, and cultural activities. Allowable expenses include but are not limited to those...

GrantWatch ID#: 191602

Grants to Minnesota K-12 Girls to Support Participation in Recreational, Sports, and Arts Acti...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to foster self-esteem and personal development through a wide range of activities. Funding is intended to support purposes such as leadership, cultural, art, and educational programs; outdoor and wilderness ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192234

Grants to Wisconsin Counties and Tribes for Habitat Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin counties and Tribes for habitat conservation projects. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects to develop, maintain, and repair facilities and enhance the habitat of wildlife or fish. Grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 197456

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Faith-Based Entities to...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith based entities for programs and projects to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that focus on th...

GrantWatch ID#: 198716

Grants to Ohio Agencies and Nonprofits for Trail Construction and Maintenance

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and park districts for trail acquisition, construction, and maintenance projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to acquire property for new trails and to maintain and upgrade existing t...

GrantWatch ID#: 203746

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, governmental entities, and Tribal organizations in eligible counties for services and programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of focus areas. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 205336

Grants to Nebraska Businesses and Community Organizations for Projects and Programs to Encoura...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska businesses and community organizations for projects and programs to encourage tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to attract visitors to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 205357

Grants to California Nonprofit Groups to Improve Sports Facilities and Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit community and school groups to improve sports programs and facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the purchase of equipment or the upgrade of facilities. Previous grants have supported high sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 205645

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Activities and Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and activities to benefit the local community. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address a range of issues and community needs. Applicants may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207631

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Improve Public Health i...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and educational institutions to improve public health for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that encourage healthy behaviors and lifestyles....

GrantWatch ID#: 215830

Grants to Wisconsin Qualifying Youth Hockey Players of Color to Support Participation in the S...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin qualifying youth hockey players of color to support participation in the sport of ice hockey. Funds may be used for registration fees with the applicant's hockey association as well as for equipment. Eligible applicants are first-time skaters w...

GrantWatch ID#: 220966

Grants to Utah Agencies and Organizations to Improve Recreational Boating

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Utah government agencies and organizations to promote and improve recreational boating. Funding is intended for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 221925

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals with Disabilities for Services and Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals with disabilities for services and support when all other avenues have been exhausted. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to aid individuals with ph...

GrantWatch ID#: 225472

Grants to Michigan Agencies for Transportation and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan government agencies for environmental and transportation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit cyclists and pedestrians, as well as green stormwater projects that improve road safety and reduce roadway r...

GrantWatch ID#: 226129

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 Canada Registered Charities for Community Programs Focused on Youth and Children

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada registered charities for community programs focused on youth and children. Eligible initiatives demonstrate an impact on the education, nutrition, physical activity, and well-being of the targeted recipients. Funding is intended to promote healthy...

GrantWatch ID#: 228592

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives to benefit the community. Funding is ended for projects and activities in the following categories: education, environment and recreation, community and culture, and human services. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229355

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Services that Impact Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs and projects that provide services and positively impact the lives of residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to a youth sports team, a food and clothing basket, a religio...

GrantWatch ID#: 229488

In-Kind Support to New Jersey Schools and Nonprofits for Winter Programming for Youth

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind support to New Jersey schools and nonprofit organizations to provide winter programming for youth from low-income families. The program, intended for youth ages 6 to 18, offers skiing and snowboarding lessons, mentorship, and team-building opportunities. W...

GrantWatch ID#: 230485

Grants to Manitoba Organizations and Individuals for Initiatives to Benefit the Public

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit the public in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects and interests, including recreation facilities, school playgrounds, community organizations, and museu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231264

Grants to Georgia Municipalities and Recreation Authorities for Outdoor Recreation Projects

Deadline: 05/15/27 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Georgia municipalities and recreation authorities and commissions for projects related to outdoor recreation. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to help purchase parkland, develop out...

GrantWatch ID#: 164119

Grants to Tennessee Local Government Agencies for Projects that Enhance Transportation Infrast...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Tennessee local government agencies for the development and improvement of local transportation infrastructure. Applicants must conduct a public hearing prior to applying. Funding is intended to create safe facilities and trails for non-vehicle traffic, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174100

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Groups for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana organizations and groups for projects and activities that benefit eligible communities. Previous grant recipients include animal welfare groups, schools, organizations benefiting seniors, fire departments, and sports teams. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180298

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Community Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alaska nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, government agencies, and Tribal entities to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of initiatives, including, but not limited to he...

GrantWatch ID#: 187622

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

Deadline: 10/02/26

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 British Columbia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative projects and activities related to older adults, youth, homelessness, health and wellness, arts and culture, and organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 221920

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26 Conference Date: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious entities to address community challenges in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects, programs, and services that are well pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 176149

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Municipalities, and School Districts in Eligible Areas for Yo...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations for youth activities and recreational programs. Funding is also intended to provide camp scholarships to local youth who demonstrate a financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132101

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Support Facility Rentals for Community Events

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and charities to offset facility rental fees for community events and meetings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and projects that benefit the community and support recreational activities at...

GrantWatch ID#: 159067

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Support Education and Learning

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, and individuals to promote education and lifelong learning in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address academic, athletic, and/or art le...

GrantWatch ID#: 200599

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

Deadline: 10/08/26

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 Hawaii Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that make a positive community impact, with preference given to applicants providing services for local youth. Past funded proposals have included iniatives in the areas of literacy, education, hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 164175

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for services that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179262

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and services that are available and open to all members of the community. Eligible applicants operate in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 188906

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Host or Enhance Athletic Events

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to host or improve athletic events throughout the state. Funding is intended to encourage communities to attract and support sporting events that will positively impact the economy through participant spen...

GrantWatch ID#: 191887