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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 Florida and North Carolina Nonprofits for Activities Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

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 Ontario Registered Charities in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life fo...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for programs to improve the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended for activities within a broad range of focus areas, including the environment, education, and recreation. Priority w...

GrantWatch ID#: 145808

Grants to Ontario Municipalities, Registered Charities, and Amateur Athletic Associations to I...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario municipalities, registered charities, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for a broad range of programs, projects, and activities to directly be...

GrantWatch ID#: 187198

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits to Promote Amateur Sports

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit corporations for initiatives and projects that promote amateur sports in the community. Priority is given to proposals that provide lasting benefits. Creative proposals that assist in the development of amateur spo...

GrantWatch ID#: 187401

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Local Agencies to Enhance Community Facilities and Progr...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote the use of community facilities by residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support equipment, programming, and capital improvements for community or neighborhoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 192803

Grants to USA Local Eventing Chapters for Adult Equestrian Education Programs

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants totaling $10,000 to USA local eventing chapters for adult education programs related to equestrian sports. The purpose of the program is to support amateur education in the field of eventing. The mission of the Foundation is to protect and preserve the spor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215442

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Fitness Research

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Athletic Performa...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for research related to athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for Doctoral students conducting research in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216161

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators Employed at IHEs, Hospital...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researche...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Employed at IHEs, Hospitals, and Research...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Directed Fitness Research

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for directed research related to fitness and athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage and suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216164

Grants to Ontario Charities, Nonprofits, Sports Groups and Clubs, and Volunteer Groups for Act...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario charitable and nonprofit organizations, sports groups and clubs, and volunteer groups for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 222517

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits forWomen's Physical Fitness Programs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for women's physical fitness programs. Funding is intended to provide local women ages 18 and over with access to high-quality sports and recreation for all levels and abilities. The purpose of the program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174091

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities to Support Physical Activity Events for Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit and charitable organizations to host a one-time event to promote physical activity among teenage girls. Funding is intended to increase access to sports and other healthy physical activities for inactive girls, or for gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174092

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities to Conduct Physical Activity Programs for Girls

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit and charitable organizations to support physical activity programs for girls. Funding is intended for programming that encourages girls ages 6 to 17 from local communities to experience sports and physical activities tog...

GrantWatch ID#: 174093

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 12/13/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include youth empowerment, health and safety, opportunity and access, and vibrant communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 176010

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Sports for Youth

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $3,800 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote sports and recreational activities. Funding is intended to support tennis and polo, particularly among young athletes. Grants must be used to promote polo and tennis as sports, with an emphasis on yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220151

Grants to Minnesota Sports Organizations and Events to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota sports organizations and sports events to promote tourism and increase visitor spending in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing events designed to draw out-of-town visitors to the local area. Activities sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 164957

Scholarships to Kansas Students to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships of up to $250 to Kansas students in eligible locations to assist with basic needs. The scholarships are intended to support a variety of needs, including but not limited to items required for participation in extracurricular activities, gym shoes, tex...

GrantWatch ID#: 215976

Grants to USA Children to Help Offset the Cost of Participation in Soccer Leagues

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA children to help offset the cost of participation in soccer leagues. Funding is intended for children between the ages of 4 and 14 from low-income households for whom registration costs present a barrier to participation. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 225266

Grants to California Nonprofits for Education, Culture, and Recreation Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects in the focus areas of education, culture, and recreation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for program and project support and capital facility improvements that enhance the local qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226946

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit public charities, schools, and government entities for initiatives to benefit children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and wellbeing, environment, acces...

GrantWatch ID#: 225182

Scholarships to Alaska Individuals to Pursue Health and Human Services Degrees

Deadline: 03/02/27 Conference Date: 01/14/27

Scholarships for Alaska individuals in eligible locations to pursue an academic degree in the health and human services fields. Scholarships are intended to support the applicant's commitment to education, improve economic mobility, and promote the health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 177971

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Qualified Donees in Eligible Locations for Communit...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for capacity building programs. First-time applicants must submit an eligibility survey prior to applying. Eligible programs include those addressing arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 136632

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

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Aquatic Life Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200116

Grants to British Columbia Cultural and Recreational Nonprofits to Support Operations and Capi...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible rural locations for capital improvements and operating support. Funding is intended for community programs in the areas of arts, sports, recreation, and social activities. Applicants should serve commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164822

Grants to West Virginia Charitable Organizations to Address the Needs of Local Residents and C...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to West Virginia charitable organizations in eligible locations to benefit the needs of local residents. Funding may be requested for programming in the areas of education, health and human services, the arts, public recreation, beautification, and other ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 176803

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community-Based Programs Related to Food and Nutrition

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based programs related to food and nutrition. Priority is given to organizations with projects that impact and occur in or near communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 196043

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for a variety of projects, including but not limited to community hall renovations, playground development, and sports facility maintenance. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 214956

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Hospitals, Families, and Individuals for Activities that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 217542

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local units of government to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, health, human services, civic, and envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 129954

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Charitable Community Programs

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit local communities in the focus areas of medical research and medical facilities, arts, culture, humanities, human services, youth development, and education. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 146881

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $7,500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, First Nations, school boards, and health regions for projects to benefit children and youth. Applicants are advised that registration approval may take several days. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 174511

Grants to Montana Agencies, NGOs, and Associations to Enhance Outdoor Recreational Trails

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Montana government agencies, NGOs, associations, clubs, and groups to improve outdoor recreational trails. Funding is intended for projects including but not limited to trail improvement, the removal of weeds, safety, education, and ethi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178061

Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Enable Disadvantaged Childr...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to provide disadvantaged children with the opportunity to attend summer camps. Priority will be given to traditional camp programs that take urban children out of the city to experience t...

GrantWatch ID#: 178424

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of community-benefit projects and activities, such as pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 181692

Grants to Montana Organizations and Clubs for Projects Related to Maintaining Trails for Off-H...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Montana organizations and clubs for projects related to maintaining trails for off-highway vehicles. Funding is intended to build, renovate, and maintain recreational trails for motorized vehicles. Projects may include but are not limited to signage, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 193530

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Districts, and Lake Associations for Boating Facilities

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, tribes, districts, and lake associations for the construction and renovation of boating facilities. Applicants must contact the appropriate staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities that creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 197437

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Capital and Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capital projects and capacity-building initiatives. Areas of focus include education, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Funding is intended to support a wide rang...

GrantWatch ID#: 202460

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Service Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community service programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support outdoor educational programs, the arts, social services, and education. Applicant organizations must be located in and serve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213421

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Host Significant Events

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for significant events in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to host sporting events and festivals that will engage local residents and attract tourists. Eligible events take place over the course of several days,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228793

Grants to Texas Local Governments to Plan or Construct Boat Facilities on Public Waters

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas government agencies to plan, renovate, or construct boat launching facilities that provide access to public waters. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to land acquisition, restroom facilities, access roads, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 164582

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvements to Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements to outdoor recreation areas. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to construct new trails, enhance existing trails, create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174948

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Organizations, For-Profits, and Agencies to Plan the Development of ...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, commercial businesses, and government agencies for planning projects related to shooting ranges. Funding is intended to plan target ranges that provide recreational access to the general public. Eligible activities include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217700

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for educational, recreational, cultural, health, and social service programs that enhance the quality of life for underserved residents. Funding is intended to support pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 143298

Grants to Central Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote and Educate the Public About Rur...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.

GrantWatch ID#: 159113

Grant to Kansas Youth Baseball Players and Teams to Participate in Organized Leagues

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Kansas youth baseball players in eligible locations for financial assistance to participate in organized leagues. Funding is intended for applicants who would otherwise be unable to participate due to financial limitations. Eligible applicants are locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 171557

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

Deadline: 02/15/27

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 USA, Canada, and International Military Members and Veterans for Standardized Testin...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International military members and veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 215862