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.
Sprouts Fund Funder: Milwaukee Parks Foundation (MPF) Mission: Supporting Milwaukee County Parks through partnerships with community groups that anchor the parks they call home, with focus on…
Staff Initiative Grants Funder: Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation Program Description: The Sonoma County Parks Foundation offers grants for projects recommended by Sonoma County Regional Parks…
Standard Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bethel Park Community Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Bethel Park Community Foundation offers Standard Grants aimed at enhancing local…
State Lake Improvement Fund (SLIF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona State Parks & Trails Amount: US $5,000 - US $1,040,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The State Lake Improvement Fund…
State Land Urban Acquisition Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The State Land Urban…
State Park and Forest Heritage Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The State Park and…
State Park Road Account Program (SPRA) (MN) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The State Park Road Account Program (SPRA) in…
State Property Friends Groups Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: June 12, 2025 Summary The State Property Friends…
Statewide Waterway Access Grants Funder: Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania (statewide) Overview: Grant program to support waterway access initiatives across…
Stealey Community Fund Overview: Grant program supporting projects in the Middlebourne area for over 20 years, allocating more than $2 million since inception. Geographic Scope: Middlebourne area,…
STEF - Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (FY26) Provides financial assistance to eligible, private snowmobile clubs/organizations in Illinois to develop and maintain public snowmobile trails and…
Stewardship Mini Grant Program Overview: New City Parks offers summer Stewardship Mini Grants to empower local community-based organizations to offer structured programming and engage residents in…
Strengthening Communities- Caring and Connected NWA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walmart Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Strengthening Communities- Caring and Connected NWA Grant aims to…
Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grants…
Summer Youth Program Fund (SYPF) Overview: A national model partnership of area grant-making bodies that seasonally funds local nonprofits providing safe, engaging summer programming to thousands of…
Summit County Trail and Greenway Grant Program Geographic Scope: Summit County, Ohio Overview: Communities in Summit County are eligible to receive grant funds for trail projects identified on the…
Superfeet Local Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Superfeet Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Superfeet Local Grant supports nonprofit organizations in…
Supporting Outdoor Programming RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Supporting Outdoor Programming…
Overview _NOTE: NRPA will be hosting three cohorts. Cohort 1: Application opens February 22, and closes April 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Program runs from June 12 to September 18, 2024. Cohort 2:…
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027) Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Sierra Nevada Conservancy Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The…