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.
Vancouver Parks & Rec Teen Late Night Overview: A summer initiative providing local teens with a safe and inclusive environment during evening hours, offering recreational opportunities, mentorship,…
Vancouver Parks & Recreation: Everybody Plays Overview: Recreation scholarships ensuring youth and disabled adults have access to recreational programs, swim lessons, sports participation, day camps,…
Vandalia-Butler Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vandalia-Butler Foundation Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Vandalia-Butler Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations…
Vibrant Communities: Convenient Neighborhoods Grant Opportunity Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Gives Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: April 21, 2025 Summary The Vibrant…
Vincent O. Greene Youth Scholarship Fund Mission: Help families with demonstrated financial need cover fees for Urbana Park District programs and activities. Background - Established: 2017 - Source:…
Virginia Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VDCR) Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary…
Virginia Wildlife Grant Program Funder: Wildlife Foundation of Virginia (WFV) and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Geographic Scope: Virginia Eligible Applicants: Non-profit and…
Von Voigtlander Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Von Voigtlander Family Foundation Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Von Voigtlander Family Foundation Grant, though currently…
VOREC 2023 Community Grant Status: Grant awarded to Kingdom Trails in 2023; external funder opportunity Funder: Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC), established by Governor Phil…
VT Recreational Trails Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary The VT Recreational…
WA RCO: Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Amount: US $200,000 - US $4,800,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary…
Washington Recreational Trails Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Washington…
Washington State Stingrays Adaptive Swim Team Grant Funder: Washington State Department of Social & Human Services Award Amount: $79,111 Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington (Mukilteo…
Watauga County Community Foundation- High Country Recreation Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025…
Water Resources Development Grant Program This program is designed to provide cost-share grants and technical assistance to local governments throughout the State. Applications for grants are…
WDNR: Grants to Friends Groups Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The WDNR offers grants totaling…
West Central Initiative Community Grants Funder: West Central Initiative (funded through organizational endowment) Geographic Scope: West Central Minnesota region Program Overview: West Central…
Western New York Trail Town Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parks & Trails New York Amount: US $3,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Parks & Trails New York Founded in 1985…
Whipple Creek Regional Park Overview: A regional park benefiting from trail restoration, clean-up, and expansion initiatives supported by the Parks Foundation of Clark County. Geographic Scope: Clark…
Whitaker Foundation - Arts & Parks Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mr and Mrs Lyndon C Whitaker Charitable Foundation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Whitaker Foundation, established in…