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	SPCF Grants	Spanish Peaks Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Parks & Public Space Initiative	Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	Explore the Coast Overnight Grant	California Coastal Conservancy	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Trails-Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program (WA) Grant	Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Eden Prairie Community Foundation Grants	Eden Prairie Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DCNR All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Grant Program	Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)	Rolling	$25K – $1M
Foundation	The Trails Capacity Program (formerly the "Trail Fund Grant")	American Trails	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rec for All - SUPPORT, ENGAGEMENT, AND EVENTS (SEE) Grant	DC Department of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Up to $540K
State	Recreational Trails Program (RTP)	Maryland Department of Transportation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Family Activity Grants	Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Recreational Trails Program Grants		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IMPACT: Quality of Place - Community Assets - Community Centers Grant	Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	RTP Storybook Trail Grant	Ohio Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$5K – $10K
State	CDBG Streetscapes	Economic Development Authority	Rolling	$25M
Foundation	Regional Everyone Outdoors Grant Program	Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Adapted PE/Activity Program of the Year Award Grant	Society of Health And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ME Boating Facilities Fund Grant	Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Bee Active Walk, Run & Roll Fundraiser	Grin2b Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Frank H. Stewart Trust Grant	T U W Frank Stewart Ttee	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	Nike Community Impact Fund - Netherlands Grant	Nike Foundation	Rolling	€5,000 - €20,000
Foundation	Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program	The Boston Athletic Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CCCF: Common Ground Program - Recreation Impacts Management Grants	Chaffee County Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Quarterly HCF Grants	Hamilton Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JoLyn Beeman Memorial Children’s Fund Grant	The Stateline Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K

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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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