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.
NY SWIMS Grant (Swimming and Water Safety Initiative) Funder: New York State Amount: $36,300 Award Date: August 2024 Overview: Part of New York State's initiative to expand access to swimming pools…
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program Overview: The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program provides funding support for community groups and organizations providing open space programming and…
NYC Green Fund Treetops Grants Program Overview: The NYC Green Fund Treetops Grant Program provides funding for organizations with annual operating budgets between $175,000 and $2.5 million that…
NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants Program Status: Active, 2026 recipients announced Geographic Scope: Communities along New York's canal system, including Erie Canal corridor…
OCCF: Community Investment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Owen County Community Foundation Amount: US $1,001 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The OCCF Community Investment Grant…
OCCF: Parks & Public Space Initiative/Margaret Annis Boy Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma City Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The…
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program, administered by Colorado Parks…
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trails Assistance Program - Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Off-Highway…
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund - Emergency and Mitigation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona State Parks & Trails Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The…
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund - Large Scale Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona State Parks & Trails Last Updated: December 20, 2024 Summary The Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund offers…
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund - Signage Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona State Parks & Trails Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Off-Highway Vehicle…
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund - Small Scale Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona State Parks & Trails Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Off-Highway Vehicle…
OHV Organization Support Mission: Provides funding or other resources to national, state and local OHV rider organizations for projects designed to promote OHV recreation and expand OHV riding…
Oklahoma Tennis Foundation Community Grants Overview: Financial assistance offered to Oklahoma organizations to start new or enhance existing community-based tennis programs and activities.…
Ontario Sport Hosting Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ontario Government: Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries Amount: Up to C $1,000,000 Last Updated: November 20, 2025…
Open Space - River Corridors Grant (WA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Parks Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Open Space - River Corridors Grant in Washington…
Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Open Space Lands Acquisition and…
Open Spaces Protection Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Natural Resources Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Open Spaces Protection program, part of Iowa's Resource Enhancement…
OR Access & Habitat Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Oregon Access & Habitat (A&H) Program, established in 1993, aims…
Organizations 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…