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	Coastal Conservancy Grants: Ongoing Funding	State of California Coastal Conservancy	Rolling	$200K – $5M
Foundation	Conservation, Environment and Public Trails Grant Program	Santa Barbara Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	AF: Grants - $5,001 and Above - Arts/Culture, Historical, Education, Recreation & Conservation	The Ashtabula Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	MI Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant	Michigan Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$30K – $500K
Foundation	Community and Economic Enhancement Grant Program – Proposition 68	Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tourism Development Grant	Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc	Rolling	$2K – $1M
Foundation	MassTrails Grants	Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation	Rolling	Varies
State	Land & Water Conservation Fund	GA DNR Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NWT Recreation & Parks Swim to Survive Grant	NWT Recreation & Parks Association	Rolling	Up to $850
Foundation	Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trails Assistance Program - Grant-in-Aid (GIA)	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Federal Recreational Trail Program Grant	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$3K – $150K
Foundation	K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust Grants	Ir Tua Kd&ml Steadley Charitable	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	KT Mini-Grant Program	Kingdom Trail Association Inc	Rolling	$25K – $28K
State	Department of Natural Resources - Grants	Natural Resources Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Virginia Wildlife Grant Program	The Wildlife Foundation of Virginia	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Access Fund: Climbing Conservation Grant	The Access Fund	Rolling	$1K – $4K
Foundation	Martis Camp Foundation Grants	Martis Camp Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program: Planning or Support Grants	Colorado Parks & Wildlife	Rolling	Up to $45K
Foundation	Pennsylvania Environmental Council's Mini Grant Programs: Pennsylvania Water Trails Program Mini Grants	Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Tennis Venue Services: Facility Funding Grant	United States Tennis Association Incorporated	Rolling	Varies
State	Boating Infrastructure Grant Program	GA DNR Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nike Community Impact Fund - Mid-South/Memphis, TN Grant	Nike Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Extreme Terrain’s Clean Trail Initiative Program Grant	ExtremeTerrain	Rolling	$250
Foundation	Public Water Access Sites - Partnership Funding Grant	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources	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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