Recreation Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated August 10, 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	Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund - Emergency and Mitigation Grants	Arizona State Parks & Trails	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	BDR Access/Advocacy Grant	Backcountry Discovery Routes	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kahuku Wind Community Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	WA RCO: Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant	Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office	Rolling	$200K – $4.8M
Foundation	Undiscovered SC Grant Program	South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism	Rolling	$100K – $200K
Foundation	Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Grant	Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $1M
Foundation	Sidewalks and Trails Grant Program - >5,000 population	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $800K
Foundation	Beckley Area Foundation Community Grant Program	Beckley Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
State	RECREATION – Trail Accessibility Assessment	Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC)	Rolling	$200K
State	TRANSPORTATION – Trail Accessibility Assessment	Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC)	Rolling	$200K
State	BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN & TRAIL PROJECT GRANTS	Transportation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tad Jeffrey Memorial Fund	Friends of Columbus and Franklin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SAC Developmental Disabilities Grants	Community Foundation for the Fox Valley	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Skills4Life (S4L)	Military Warriors Support Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ADPHT Great Strides Program Grants (Trails for Life)	Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Office of Outdoor Recreation	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Springville Chamber of Commerce Fund	Greater Olean Community Foundation Dba	Rolling	Up to $965
Foundation	Small Community Grants Trust Program	City of Boston	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Community Fund Grants	Marshall County Community	Rolling	$108K
Foundation	State Park and Forest Heritage Trust Fund Grant	Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	FishAmerica Foundation R3 Grant Program	Fishamerica Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	NWT Recreation & Parks: Water Smart Grant	NWT Recreation & Parks Association	Rolling	Up to $750
Foundation	Traverse City Track Club Endowment Grants	Grand Traverse Regional Community	Rolling	Varies
State	DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund for Western New York Grant	Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo	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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