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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 Michigan Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and culture, environment, family, health and wellness, recreation, and res...

GrantWatch ID#: 181470

Grants to New York Nonprofits and For-Profits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of charitable activities, including those in the focus areas of community, human services, health, education, athle...

GrantWatch ID#: 183839

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletics, conservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for organizational capacity-building activities. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to residents in underserved regions. Priority areas include health care, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960

Grants to Florida Organizations to Produce an Eligible BIPOC Focused Sporting Event

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants of up to $200 to Florida organizations to produce an eligible BIPOC focused sporting event. Eligible events must focus on the history of Juneteenth, take place during June 2026, and show a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 221296

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Control Waste and Litter at Outdoor Events

Deadline: 06/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to reduce litter at outdoor events. Funding is intended to help event organizers incorporate practical ways to plan and manage operations, resulting in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210582

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Communities

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, youth development, basic needs, and the environment. The Fund considers gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 154299

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 06/23/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, registered charities, community organizations, and IHEs in eligible locations for community programs and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for a range of innovative programs that improve the q...

GrantWatch ID#: 175670

Grant to a Georgia Nonprofit for Projects That Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/06/26 LOI Date: 06/24/26

Grant to a Georgia nonprofit organization for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of family, health and wellness, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 207842

Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of community services, education, youth, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217367

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit Sports Organizations and Agencies to Host Sporting Events

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to British Columbia sports organizations, community associations, clubs, registered societies, local government agencies, academic institutions, and Aboriginal bands to host amateur sporting events. Funding is intended to support sports pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 198998

Grants to Florida Athletic and Arts and Cultural Organizations, and Youth to Support Programmi...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and youth to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grant to an Illinois Nonprofit to Promote Community Health and Fitness

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grant of $20,000 to an Illinois nonprofit organization for activities that address health, fitness, or medical needs in eligible locations. The funding source promotes continuing medical education and patient education and supports regional charitable organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 144234

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Preservation and Recrea...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to support a range of preservation and recreation projects. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide ordinance and planning assistance an...

GrantWatch ID#: 144607

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits be more effective, efficient, and self-sustaining....

GrantWatch ID#: 152402

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Schools, and Groups for Local Recreation and Parks

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, homeowner associations, and other organizations to enhance local recreational facilities and parks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that are open to the general p...

GrantWatch ID#: 161853

Grants to USA Alpine Ski Clubs for Equipment Purchases to Prevent Injuries

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to USA alpine ski clubs for equipment purchases to improve skiing safety. Funding is intended for provisions such as netting and padding, and to contribute to improvements in skiing venues. The purpose of the program is to assist ski clubs in protecting ski...

GrantWatch ID#: 175487

Grants to Maine Agencies, Tribes, and School Districts for Outdoor Recreational Facilities Dev...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Maine government agencies, tribes, and school districts to acquire or develop public outdoor recreational facilities. Applicants must request a site visit prior to applying to ensure eligibility. Funding is intended to foster and maintain a legacy of hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 181471

Grants to South Carolina Local Agencies to Promote Tourism in Less Traveled Areas of the State

Deadline: 08/21/26 LOI Date: 06/26/26

Grants to South Carolina local government agencies to promote tourism in less-traveled areas of the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for public projects in developing destinations and to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205531

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Event Planners, and Community Groups for Initiatives That Promote ...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, event planners, and community groups for initiatives and programs that promote tourism and attract visitors to eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote the arts, museum and historical restoration,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226575

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Health, Education, and Economic Gro...

Deadline: 07/27/26 LOI Date: 06/29/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs in the areas of health, education, and economic development in eligible counties. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff at least two months prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171491

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, environment and recreation, culture and the arts, economic development, health, and human services. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 130148

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Groups for Community Activities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and groups for projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that align with the funding source's goals regarding transportation, the environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 142230

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of arts and culture, health and human services, religion, education, recr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143768

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities for Community Improvement in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of community services, culture, education, heritage, health and wellness, recreation, youth and sen...

GrantWatch ID#: 145809

Grants to Nebraska Organizations and For-Profits in Eligible Locations to Increase Local Tou...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Nebraska organizations, including for-profit organizations, in eligible locations for projects and programs that promote local tourism. Funding is intended to encourage, promote, and attract visitors to the County, and to utilize travel and tourism facil...

GrantWatch ID#: 149036

Grants for Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area and nearby communities. Consideration will be given to proposals in the areas of education, recreation, human services, health and medical, environmental aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 154157

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address cultural, economic, and social needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, civics, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth development. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 161557

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for activities and services that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, health, and well-being; re...

GrantWatch ID#: 169596

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico Nonprofits for Youth Sports Pro...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico nonprofit organizations to support sports programming for youth throughout the funding's source's region. Funding may be used for capital purchases and projects as well as for league development. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 170273

Grants and In-Kind Support to West Virginia Schools for Archery Programs and Equipment

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to West Virginia schools to promote the sport of archery. Grantees will receive funds and/or equipment to support archery programs. Priority will be given to new programs, but existing programs are also eligible. The goal of the grant pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 173675

Opportunity for New York City Organizations to Design and Maintain Public Pedestrian Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Opportunity for New York City organizations to design, develop, and maintain public spaces and pedestrian areas, with an emphasis on sites in neighborhoods that lack open space. Funding may be used for the creation of neighborhood plazas that upgrade underused pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 174586

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Individuals and Businesses for Pumpout and ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, individuals, tribal governments, and private businesses that operate boating facilities to support the installation and operation of pumpout and dump stations. Funding is intended for the pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175841

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Individuals, and Private Businesses to Ensu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, tribal governments, and private businesses for capital projects to ensure proper sewage disposal. Funding is intended for applicants operating marinas and boating facilities. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 176098

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations for Sports Programming to Benefit Youth and Children in Elig...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin organizations for athletic programs to benefit youth and children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote healthy lifestyles by providing sports opportunities to children aged 17 and under. Capital campaigns may be considered. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177185

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents and strengthen communities. Focus areas include education, workforce development, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179420

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Range of Community Benefit Act...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Some applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of youth, education, community im...

GrantWatch ID#: 181314

Grants to Nova Scotia Municipalities and CBOs to Plan Sports and Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia municipalities, Mi'kmaq Band Councils, schools, and community organizations to obtain professional assistance in the design, research, and planning of existing or proposed sports and recreational facilities. The goal of the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 182403

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 06/30/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 192801

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Dakota government entities and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a range of community benefit activities. Past grants have supported local museums, parks, emergency services, and military support services. Eligible applicants serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195221

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Service Projects and Activities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of priority areas, including but not limited to environmental e...

GrantWatch ID#: 196463

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Entities, and Tribes to Increase Employment a...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, religious organizations, and educational entities for projects that increase employment and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects will be enduring, addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197055

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and schools in eligible regions to benefit local residents of all ages, with a particular focus on youth. Funding is intended to support programs that promote education and dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 197942

Sponsorships to Canada Organizations to Support Communities Throughout the Country

Deadline: 06/30/26

Sponsorships to Canada organizations to support communities throughout the country. The goal of the program is to support activities that focus on youth and that leverage technology in the areas of health, education, and the environment. Current sponsorships also ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200392

In-Kind Donations of Drinkware to USA Nonprofits Supporting Community Benefit Activities in El...

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of high-quality drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations for use at events or as rewards. Requests are welcome from organizations that support sports and movement, the arts and music, environment and climate initiatives, outdoor recreation, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 202026

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Individuals to Increase Access to Sports for Underserved Y...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Indiana individuals and organizations in eligible areas for projects that promote youth involvement in sports and fitness programs. Funding is intended to help youth participate in athletic and recreational programs. The fund aims to provide additional a...

GrantWatch ID#: 204736

Grants to California Organizations for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 06/30/26

Grants to California organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of conservation, climate, and open space; food insecurity; educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 204946

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for activities that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for either one-time or ongoing programs. This grant may be used to support projects or p...

GrantWatch ID#: 208616

Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, Agencies, and Charities for Projects to Ben...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519