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.
OTHER – Placemaking Grant Funds state and local REALTOR® association-led projects that create new, outdoor public spaces and destinations in a community on unused or underused sites. …
Outdoor Adventure Grant Funder: Jared Burke Foundation (Bartelso, IL) Overview: This program provides outdoor adventure opportunities for eligible hunters, with a focus on individuals with…
Outdoor Equity Fund (NM) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Amount: US $5,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Outdoor Equity Fund (NM)…
Outdoor Fund for promotion of conservation outdoor sporting and recreational activities - Organization: Cabela's (4 grants cycles per year) - Type: Foundation Grant
Overview Outdoor Programming By 2035, the Foundation will have supported 50,000 participant program days of park, trail, and water programming. An important part of improving public spaces like…
Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Amount: US $50,000 - US $350,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Outdoor Recreation Grant…
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (WA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Amount: US $300,000 - US $15,000,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026…
Nationwide competitive grant program authorized under LWCF Act. Provides new or significantly improved recreation opportunities in disadvantaged urban communities (population 30,000+). Requires 1:1…
Technical assistance service to help communities define outdoor recreation goals. Builds local capacity through planning assistance, stakeholder and community engagement, and plan of action…
PA Boating Infrastructure Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The PA Boating Infrastructure…
Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000…
Paint the Town Grants Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Contact: Sarah Scheffert Phone: (507) 214-7015 Email: inquiry@smifoundation.org Address: 525 Florence Ave, PO Box 695, Owatonna,…
Park & Trail Partnership Grant (PTPG) Program Program Status: Active, in its 11th round as of August 2025 Geographic Scope: Statewide across New York State Funder: Administered by Parks & Trails New…
Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Capacity and Organizational Effectiveness Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parks & Trails New York Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary The Park…
Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Professional Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parks & Trails New York Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: May 23, 2025 Summary The Park & Trail…
Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Step Up Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parks & Trails New York Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Step…
Park & Trail Partnership Grants: Stewardship and Public Access Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parks & Trails New York Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Park & Trail Partnership Grants…
Park Grants Program Overview: Austin Parks Foundation offers grants to fund park improvement projects in the Austin area. The program provides funding for tools, equipment rentals, materials, park…
Park Partner Projects Overview: Leveraging the power of strategic partnerships, the California State Parks Foundation finds, funds and supports organizations to expand access, improve equity and…
Park Pride Large Capital Improvements Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Park Pride Inc Amount: US $2,500 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Park Pride Large Capital Improvements…