Recreation Grants in Maryland
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 9 active recreation grants tagged to Maryland, part of 699 active recreation grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Governor Hogan Announces DON’T QUIT! $100K Fitness Centers competition Governor · State Not published · Varies | |
| Waterway Improvement Fund Grants Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides financial and technical assistance to local governing bodies, state agencies, and federal entities for the design and construction of capital projects beneficial to the general boating public. | |
| Local Open Space Grants Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies | |
| Program Open Space Local Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides financial and technical assistance to local subdivisions for the planning, acquisition, and/or development of recreation land or open space areas. | |
| USFWS Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to marinas, local governments to build transient boat slips for recreational vessels over 26 feet in length. County Government, For-Profit, Municipalities/Towns, State Government, Other | |
| USFWS Sport Fish Restoraton Boating Access Program Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides grant funds related to boating access in MD waterways by developing new access facilities or improvement of existing facilities. | |
| Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trail Project Grants Transportation · State Not published · Varies | |
| Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Maryland Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies The RTP provides Federal funds to States to develop and maintain land and water-based recreational trails and trail-related facilities for motorized and non-motorized recreational trail uses. | |
| Community Parks and Playgrounds Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Provides flexible grants to municipalities to rehabilitate, expand or improve existing parks, create new parks, or purchase and install playground equipment in older neighborhoods and intensely developed areas throughout the state. |
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About recreation grants in Maryland
Recreation grants support parks, trails, sports facilities, and outdoor recreation access for communities. The federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides matching grants to states and, through them, to local governments for acquiring land and developing public outdoor recreation facilities. State park and recreation agencies, community foundations, and corporate programs offer additional funding for fields, playgrounds, and recreation programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for recreation?
Recreation grants fund parks and green spaces, trails, ballfields and sports facilities, playgrounds, water access, and recreation programming. The Land and Water Conservation Fund supports land acquisition and facility development through matching grants, and state recreation agencies, community foundations, and corporate giving programs fund a broad range of community recreation projects.
Who funds parks and recreation projects?
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), administered federally and distributed through state agencies, is a key source of outdoor recreation funding for state and local governments. State park and recreation departments, community foundations, corporate foundations, and national recreation organizations also fund facilities, trails, and programs at the local level.
Who can apply for recreation grants?
Many major recreation grants, including LWCF awards, go to state and local government agencies, with funds often requiring a local match. Nonprofit recreation and conservation organizations can frequently apply for foundation and corporate grants directly, and community groups sometimes partner with a municipality or use a fiscal sponsor to access government funding.
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