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	Strengthening Communities- Caring and Connected NWA Grant	Walmart	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PLAY Scholarship Fund	Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest - Inclusive Design Award	MNY Group, LLC.	Rolling	$50K – $65K
Foundation	RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM Grant	Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Georgia Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant	Georgia Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$25K – $500K
Foundation	Houston Astros Group Charity Ticket Program Grant	Astros Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Orleans Recreation & Culture Fund Grant	The Greater New Orleans Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	No Senior Alone Initiative	San Diego Seniors Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Shooting Range Grant Program	South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program (IL)	Illinois Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Up to $1.7M
Foundation	DCNR Peer Grant	Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)	Rolling	Up to $18K
Foundation	NH Grant-In-Aid (GIA) Grant Program	New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Whipple Creek Regional Park	The Parks and Recreation Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Virginia Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants	Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VDCR)	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Outdoor Recreation Grant Program	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$50K – $350K
Foundation	Rebecca Pomroy Foundation Grant	Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (cust)	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	Parks & Public Space Initiative	Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Impact Grant Program	Grand Haven Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Gratiot County Community Foundation: Competitive Grants	Gratiot County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Event Development Program Grant	United States Masters Swimming Inc	Rolling	$500 – $3K
State	Governor Hogan Announces DON’T QUIT! $100K Fitness Centers competition	Governor	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grants for Aquatic Center Education Program	California Department of Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	County Boat and Water Safety Grants	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fiske Family Foundation Grant - Adventure Guides Program	Ymca of San Diego County	Rolling	$50K

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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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