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	Industry Community Grant Program	Peopleforbikes Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Foundation for Oak Park Grant	Community Foundation for Oak Park	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Houston Marathon Foundation Grant	Houston Marathon Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	North Bank Communities Fund	Lj Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund	Rolling	$583 – $125K
State	Proposition 68 Grants for Lower Los Angeles River (LLAR)	San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	$1M – $200M
State	Lower American River Conservancy Program	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Parks and Open Space Florida Forever Grant Program	Florida Department of Environmental Protection	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TryMarine Grant	Friends of Reservoirs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Charitable Grants	Morgan Hill Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Fund Grants	Four Way Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	North Portland Fund	Portland Parks Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant	Society of Health And	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Moore Family Fund: Request For Proposals – Special Grant Cycle	The Portage Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kenai Peninsula Foundation Competitive Grant	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Houston Endowment Grant	Houston Endowment Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Amateur Sporting Tax Credit Grant Program	Missouri Department of Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Healthy Communities and Parks Fund - Tier 2 (WA) Grant	King County Parks	Rolling	$15K – $250K
Foundation	Let's Go! 3.0 Mini-Grant	Wholespire Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Local Trail Connections Program Grant	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$5K – $250K
Foundation	IMPACT: Quality of Place: Community Assets - Parks, Fields, & Trails Grant Program	Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Racquets for All Equipment Program	Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	CDBG Pocket Parks	Economic Development Authority	Rolling	$15M
Foundation	Sustainability in Practice	National Recreation and Park Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ifft Foundation Fund Grant	Idaho Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $10K

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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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