Recreation Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated August 9, 2026

There are currently 691 active recreation grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Collegiate Community Hub Grant	United States Tennis Association Incorporated	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Selkirk Pickleball Growth Program Grant	Selkirk Sport, LLC	Rolling	Varies
State	Local Open Space Grants	Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Active Transportation Grant	Columbia Basin Trust	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Homer Foundation General Grant Program	Homer Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conservancy Trail Grants	New York State Hudson River Valley Greenway	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Supporting Outdoor Programming RFP Grant	The William Penn Foundation	Rolling	$100K – $300K
Foundation	Austin City Limits Music Festival Park Grants Program: Neighborhood Grants	Austin Parks Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Whitecaps Community Foundation Donation Requests Grant	Whitecaps Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NH Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant	New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	$50K – $500K
Foundation	Knowles-Nelson Stewardship State Property Development (Friends) Grant Program	Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$20K – $60K
State	DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY24)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Toledo Walleye Transportation Fund Grant	Toledo Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Proposition 68 Grant Program (California)	California Tahoe Conservancy	Rolling	$4M
Foundation	Montgomery Family Fund Grant	Shiawassee Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Access To Recreation Endowment Fund Grant	Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Program Open Space Local	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	RECREATION – Community Wellness Grants	Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports	Rolling	Up to $850K
Foundation	DCNR Community Recreation and Conservation Planning Grants	Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)	Rolling	$25K – $75K
State	USFWS Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Boating Access Grant Program	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jones County- Anamosa Community Foundation & Cultivate Anamosa Grants	Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Columbus Youth Foundation Grant	Columbus Youth Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K

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About recreation grants

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.

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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