Recreation Grants in Vermont

Last updated July 1, 2026

There are 16 active recreation grants tagged to Vermont, part of 692 active recreation grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	RECREATION – Trail Accessibility Assessment	Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC)	Rolling	$200K
State	RECREATION – Climbing Conservation Grant	Access Fund	Rolling	$100K – $1M
State	RECREATION – Building Communities Recreational Facilities Grants	Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services	Rolling	Up to $2.5M
State	RECREATION – Community Wellness Grants	Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports	Rolling	Up to $850K
State	RECREATION – Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grants	Bass Pro Shops and Cabella	Rolling	Up to $500K
State	RECREATION - Energize The Environment Grant Program	Quadratec	Rolling	$350K
State	RECREATION – Matching Awards Program: Connecting People to Forests	National Forest Foundation	Rolling	$500K – $7M
State	RECREATION – Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests and Communities	National Forest Foundation	Rolling	$2M – $5M
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Outdoor Fund Local Impact Grants	Bass Pro Shops and Cabella	Rolling	Up to $500K
State	OTHER – Placemaking Grant	National Association of Realtors	Rolling	$300K – $750K
State	MULTIPLE – Hometown Grants	T-Mobile	Rolling	Up to $5M
State	RECREATION – Outdoor Recreation Lands Conservation	Vermont Housing and Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	RECREATION – National Fitness Campaign Fitness Courts®	MVP Health Care	Rolling	Varies
State	RECREATION – Boating Infrastructure Grants	Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department	Rolling	$100 – $10M
State	RECREATION – Clean Vessel Act Grant	Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department	Rolling	$100 – $10M
State	TRANSPORTATION – Trail Accessibility Assessment	Vermont Trails and Greenways Council (VTGC)	Rolling	$200K

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About recreation grants in Vermont

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.

Recreation Grants in other states

Recreation Grants in California 17 Recreation Grants in Maryland 8 Recreation Grants in Illinois 7 Recreation Grants in Georgia 4 Recreation Grants in North Carolina 3 Recreation Grants in Iowa 2 Recreation Grants in Idaho 1 Recreation Grants in Minnesota 1 Recreation Grants in Nevada 1 Recreation Grants in Utah 1

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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