Recreation Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated August 9, 2026

There are currently 691 active recreation grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	McNeely Foundation: Environment Grant	The Mcneely Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants	Parks & Trails New York Inc	Rolling	$208K
Foundation	DCNR Park Rehabilitation and Development Grants	Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)	Rolling	$60K – $250K
Foundation	Harry C. Trexler Trust Grants	Harry C Trexler Estate	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DCNR Motorized Trails Grants	Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	North Bank Communities Fund	Grand Haven Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Easton Legacy Fund Grant	Southcoast Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Philadelphia Activities Fund Grant	Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Ontario Sport Hosting Program Grant	Ontario Government: Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Programming Grant - Round 2	DC Department of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	Superfeet Local Grant	Superfeet Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Up to $62K
Foundation	Rec for All Support, Engagement, and Events (See) Grant - Event and Travel Grant	DC Department of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Built to Play Skatepark Grants	The Skatepark Project	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant - Tier 3 (Regional Projects) (NM)	New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division	Rolling	$500K – $1M
Foundation	ME Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants	Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry	Rolling	$5K – $120K
Foundation	Vincent O. Greene Youth Scholarship Fund	Urbana Parks Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Leisure Careers Foundation (LCF) Scholarship	Georgia Recreation and Park	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation State Parks Competitive Grants	Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	RFP- Public Waterfront Access Improvement Projects Grant	Lake Champlain Basin Program	Rolling	$300K
Foundation	North Lake Tahoe Junior Lifeguard Program Scholarships	Sierra State Parks Foundation	Rolling	10 scholarships available
Foundation	Park Partner Projects	California State Parks Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New York Yankees Contribution Requests	New York Yankees Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bruins Adaptive Skiing Program	Jb's Keys to Dmd Inc	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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