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	Kids Fund Grant	The Kids Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Gresham - Community Enhancement Grant	City of Gresham	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Berks County Tennis Fund Grant	Berks County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Snowmobile Trail Establishment Grant	Illinois Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$120K
Foundation	BlueCross Healthy Place Program Grant	Tennessee Health Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant	Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Chase County Community Fund Grant	Emporia Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Implementation Grant Program	Carolina Thread Trail	Rolling	$5K – $150K
Foundation	Places and Spaces Program (previously Neighborhood Improvement Fund (NIF) Grant)	City of Hampton	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	General Funding / Competitive Grants	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Poweshiek County Alliance Grants	Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	The Katy Stone Memorial Fund Grant	Long Beach Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Youth Sports and Recreational Grant Program	Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino	Rolling	$1K – $50K
Foundation	FUN Park Grants	Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Office of Outdoor Recreation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Sponsorship Program	Lincoln Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Junior Ranger Angler Grant	National Park Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Foundation Grant Award	Washington County Visitors Association	Rolling	$20K – $100K
Foundation	Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest - Need-Based Award	MNY Group, LLC.	Rolling	$50K – $65K
State	MULTIPLE – Hometown Grants	T-Mobile	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	Aquatic Facilities Grant (WA)	King County Parks	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	DCNR Circuit Rider Grant	Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Seward Community Foundation Grant Cycle	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	PFB Community Grant	Peopleforbikes Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Recreational Trails Program (Motorized and Non-Motorized Portions) - Trail Maintenance Program (Non-Motorized Projects Only) Grant	Arizona State Parks & Trails	Rolling	$10K – $100K

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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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