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	USTA Initiative Grant Opportunity	Georgia Recreation and Park	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	SWTF Grant Program (Solid Waste Trust Fund)	Georgia Recreation and Park	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Recreation Scholarships	United Way of Weld County Inc	Rolling	$60K
State	DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Parks and Trails Grants	Hendricks County Community	Rolling	Varies
State	RECREATION – National Fitness Campaign Fitness Courts®	MVP Health Care	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant	North Carolina State Parks	Rolling	Up to $500K
State	Federal Initiatives and Recreation Division	Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Iroquois’ Community Grant Program	Iroquois Gas Transmission System	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Recreation Projects-Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WA) Grant	Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Capital City Marathon Endowment Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of South Puget	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	CPAC Grants (Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council Grants)	Cincinnati Parks Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Northern Lowcountry Grants- Cooper River Bridge Run Grants Fund	Coastal Community Foundation of South	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Carroll Community Fund Grant	Stark Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – PLAY Grant	The Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Large Grants	Greater Boise Rotary Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Sheboygan County Stewardship Fund Grant	Sheboygan County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	R3 Grant Program	Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	New Yankee Stadium: Large Grants	New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Park Pride Large Capital Improvements Grants	Park Pride Inc	Rolling	$3K – $100K
Foundation	Mini-Grant Program	Lincoln Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Leisure Event Assistance Grants	Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cycle Oregon Fund Community Grants	Cycle Oregon Inc	Rolling	$5K – $35K
Foundation	MT Shooting Range Grants	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks	Rolling	Varies

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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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