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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 British Columbia Nonprofits for Projects for People With Disabilities

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs and projects focused on community engagement. The grant program aims to remove barriers and create lasting o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216763

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for K-12 After-School Programming

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for K-12 after-school programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs serving underrepresented, at-risk youth who typically do not participate in extracurricular activities. Organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 228489

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit people with physical or mental disabilities who reside in eligible regions. Preference is for proposals related to programming. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the social condition...

GrantWatch ID#: 214457

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include community recreation, community development, and culture and programming. Funding may also be used for maintenance, capital, and the operat...

GrantWatch ID#: 140180

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Support Sports Facilities and ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible locations to benefit local youth. Funding is intended for athletics-based programs and activities that have a positive influence on local at-risk youth. Eligible applicants are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 145811

Grants to Wisconsin Entities to Train and Educate Hunters

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin agencies, tribes, IHEs, school districts, conservation organizations, and individuals for projects and programs that train and educate new hunters and mentors. Priority will be given to programs geared towards females, adults, and families. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 148117

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations in eligible regions to enhance the community and respond to local needs. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Applicants must serve re...

GrantWatch ID#: 152207

Grants to USA Middle Schools for After-School Athletics Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163705

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Host Large Events

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan registered nonprofit groups and organizations in eligible locations to host large events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a broad range of events that be...

GrantWatch ID#: 165117

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs that enhance character, values, services, science and education. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 170210

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit local residents. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Past grants have funded a workforce readiness program for youth, a food bank, a state p...

GrantWatch ID#: 172067

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, city or state government entities, schools, or park districts to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Previous grants have been awarded for nutrition services for elderly residents, new playground eq...

GrantWatch ID#: 172461

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life of Local...

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education to improve the quality of life and respond to the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172902

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Community Groups to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and community groups for programs that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to help people with physical disabilities by increasing access to programs in the following areas of foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 173055

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs That Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve health outcomes in the community. Funding is intended for a wide range of evidence-based programs related to health awareness, obesity prevention, and behavioral h...

GrantWatch ID#: 173690

Grants to British Columbia Organizations and Institutions for Arts and Culture, Health and Wel...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to British Columbia educational or charitable organizations and institutions for programs related to health and welfare, educational resources, culture and creative arts, and amateur athletics. Funding is intended for projects that take place in the Provinc...

GrantWatch ID#: 174117

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and First Nations Settlements for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations and Métis Settlements for capital projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourage local economic growth and to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 177499

Grants to Yukon Nonprofit Organizations and Groups in Eligible Locations to Develop Recreation...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit community-based organizations and groups in eligible locations to strengthen recreational programs. Funding is intended to support existing programs, encourage new programs, facilitate training, and provide operational support. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178092

Grants to Vermont Organizations for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Vermont organizations for environmental conservation projects and general operational support. Funding is intended to provide organizations with the resources needed to create a positive and sustainable change for Vermont’s residents a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178569

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Youth in Eligible L...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for youth-oriented projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for existing initiatives that align with the Foundation’s priority areas, which include sports, education, and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 178904

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofit CBOs to Improve Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible areas for capital projects involving outdoor recreational facilities for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for facilitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179251

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Community Programs and Small Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Programs are intended to address community concerns outlined in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 180262

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Lives of Rural Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the lives of rural residents. Funding is intended to support food security and cultivation, economic development, community arts and heritage, and wellness. Priority is given to local organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 180390

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Community Benefit Projects in ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities for projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that serve the community in the areas of education, the environment, the arts, health and human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180924

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185601

Grants to Kansas Organizations and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Enhance the Quality of Li...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas organizations and agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects in the areas of education, social services, cultural affairs, recreation...

GrantWatch ID#: 186658

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes to Improve Recreational Facilitie...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, school districts, and tribes to address community issues and provide recreational opportunities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 194093

Grants to Ontario Individuals, Organizations, and Teams to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals for community programs and services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that address community needs, respond to underservic...

GrantWatch ID#: 201588

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Environmental and Community...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for environmental and community projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and events in the areas of sustainable farmi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203773

Grants to Alabama and Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alabama and Michigan nonprofit organizations and foundations, religious organizations, and government agencies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include arts and culture, basic needs, economic opportun...

GrantWatch ID#: 209630

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, recreation, arts and culture, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 210035

Grants to USA Organizations to Replace Anchors and Bolts in Climbing Areas

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA organizations to mitigate anchor failure in climbing areas. Funding is intended for anchor replacement organizations and local climbing organizations for initiatives to replace bolts and fixed anchors on established routes. Proposals must demonstrate...

GrantWatch ID#: 210094

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of economic development, family activities, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210221

Grants to Colorado Athletes for Participation in Programs at an Athletic Training Center

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado athletes for participation in programs at a specific athletic training center. Funding is need- or merit-based and is intended to help athletes reach their potential and encourage their long-term enjoyment of mountain sports. For some recipients...

GrantWatch ID#: 214365

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 214748

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Capital Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support improvement projects focusing on the arts, education, youth, recreation, community, and health. Funded projects must be located within Santa Barba...

GrantWatch ID#: 216882

Grants to North Carolina CBOs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina community-based organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Previously funded projects provided care for sick and elderly residents, improved living conditions, helped provide food for the hungry...

GrantWatch ID#: 218866

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220768

Grants to Alberta Community Organizations and Local Sports Associations to Encourage Participa...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta community organizations and local sports associations to encourage participation in hockey. Funding is intended to establish a program or event that will help local children get active. The purpose of the grant programs is to reta...

GrantWatch ID#: 221387

Loans to New Mexico Nonprofits and For-Profits to Increase the Availability of Commercial Spac...

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Loans to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit entities to increase the availability of commercial spaces within the state. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to attract businesses to the state, and priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 222372

Grants to Kansas Agencies for Small-Scale Neighborhood Development Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas cities and counties to implement small-scale neighborhood improvement projects. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a pre-application. Funding is intended for projects and activities that benefit low to moderate-income individ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225374

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Communities in Eli...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable programs and events with a potential benefit to area residents and the entire community. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 225946

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible R...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas. The goal of the funding program is to improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226101

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofits for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health & wellness, education, youth, senior citizens, social services, public safety, environment, cultural arts, heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 226957

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Charitable, Social, and Educational Causes

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for charitable, social, and educational causes. Funding is intended for either donations or sponsorships of community events, sports programs, teams, and more. Applicants must reside ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227392

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental and Recreational Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for environmental and recreational projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that enhance access to outdoor experiences while protecting and improving natural environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230256

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and programs that address a variety of needs, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 231135

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of youth education and recreation, arts and culture, social services...

GrantWatch ID#: 130409

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Municipalities for New Spaces that Promote Active Living

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community groups, school councils, and municipalities for new amenities and facilities that promote community health and wellness. Funding is intended to support public spaces that promote active living. Progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 157585

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for new capital projects, programs, or i...

GrantWatch ID#: 162127