Recreation Grants for Nonprofits provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
IMPACT: Quality of Place - Special Events Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The IMPACT: Quality of…
IMPACT: Quality of Place: Community Assets - Parks, Fields, & Trails Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026…
Impact100 Newport County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Newport County Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Impact100 Newport County Grant supports local…
Carolina Thread Trail Implementation Grant Program Overview: The Carolina Thread Trail's Implementation Grant Program provides funding to communities and nonprofit organizations to support…
Improving Neighborhood Outcomes in Disproportionally Impacted Communities (SLFR… Development of or improvements/maintenance to parks or recreational facilities in Qualified Census Tracts in Georgia.…
Incentive Grants Funder: Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Inc Overview: This fund supports naturalist projects and programs at Wisconsin State Parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas. Geographic…
Individual Funding Request Form Funder: The Chehalis Foundation (Chehalis, WA, US) Mission Alignment: All grant funding applications must align with the Chehalis Foundation's mission to support…
Industry Community Grant Program Overview: PeopleForBikes' Industry Community Grant Program provides funding for projects that make bicycling better in communities across the U.S. Status: Currently…
Infrastructure Development Grant Overview: Matching grants up to $150,000 to support qualified infrastructure development projects. The Infrastructure Development Grant provides qualified applicants…
InstaGrant Overview: The InstaGrant is a small, quick-turnaround grant program from Women Helping Women Fund designed to support local nonprofits with immediate funding needs. Award Amount: $500 per…
Investment in Parks Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Investment in Parks initiative aims to increase Philadelphia's annual per capita park…
IowaDNR: ATV Trail Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Natural Resources Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) administers the ATV…
IowaDNR: Snowmobile Trail Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Natural Resources Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers the…
Iroquois’ Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iroquois Gas Transmission System Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Iroquois Community Grant Program,…
Jacobsen Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hans & Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Hans & Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundation is dedicated…
JB's Keys Adaptive Sailing Program Overview: Adaptive sailing program for individuals living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Geographic Scope: Not specified, likely New England focus based on…
JB's Keys Adaptive Sports Scholarship for Skiing Overview: Scholarship program supporting adaptive skiing for individuals living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Geographic Scope: Not specified,…
Jessica Stevens Community Foundation: Healthy Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: May 05, 2025 Summary The Jessica…
Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation…
Jim Desmond Grant Swim Lessons Funder: Supervisor Jim Desmond and the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Geographic Scope: San Diego County Program Focus: Subsidized swimming instruction for…