1,194 Sports and Recreation Grants

Discover grants for sports and recreation programs. Funding supports sports leagues, athletic equipment, fitness programs, promotion of physical activities, health and wellness, summer camps, and access to recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities.

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Grants to Ontario Registered Charities for Projects to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas may include community needs, children, and youth. Priority will be given to collab...

GrantWatch ID#: 145736

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Economic and Community Development

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for community development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents and increase the competitiveness and success of local businesses. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 175044

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital expenditures, operating costs, and project-related expenses. Preference is given to orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 180085

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit State Residents

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to support organizations addressing needs related to the arts, animals and animal welfare, racial justice, athletic programs for youth at risk, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 185387

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Host or Enhance Athletic Events

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to host or improve athletic events throughout the state. Funding is intended to encourage communities to attract and support sporting events that will positively impact the economy through participant spen...

GrantWatch ID#: 191887

Grants to California Agencies and Tribes for Projects to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Specie...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to California government agencies and tribes for projects to prevent the spread of invasive species in state waterways. Funding is intended for entities that manage or own reservoirs that are open to the general public for recreational activities. The appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 202028

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Support Outdoor Camps

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and tribal entities to assist outdoor camps serving youth. Funding is intended for residential camps that have improvement and maintenance needs. Preference is given to applicants that reflec...

GrantWatch ID#: 207364

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and human services, arts and culture, community development, conse...

GrantWatch ID#: 218499

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools and Agencies for Programs that Ben...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, volunteer fire departments, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects offering material purchases alongs...

GrantWatch ID#: 219521

Grants to USA High Schools in Multiple States for the Purchase of Beverages for School Athleti...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA high schools in multiple states to provide beverages for athletic departments. Funding is intended for the purchase of chocolate milk for a school's strength training program. Funds may be used to purchase chocolate milk through the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220421

Grants to North Dakota Municipalities and School Districts to Enhance Public Spaces

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota municipalities, park boards, and school districts to update or create public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended to make attractive outdoor spaces that are accessible to the public. Only one grant will be awarde...

GrantWatch ID#: 223206
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Grants to Wisconsin Organizations for Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/19/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin organizations for projects that address park needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for public education programs, including supplies and materials, and to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 210612
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Grants to Colorado Outdoor Recreation Facilities for Equipment Purchases and Trail Improvements

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants to Colorado snowmobile organizations for capital projects and equipment purchases. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities including maintaining facilities and equipment, purchasing new equipment, building winter trail facilities, creating and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 180877
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life for R...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Priority is given to programs and activities within the foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 188201
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Grants to Alberta Businesses in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants to Alberta businesses in eligible locations for community improvement projects. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including programs, recreational facilities, community beautification, and placemaking. Businesses must be located in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227801
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Special Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants to California nonprofit and community based organizations for special events that take place in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events that offer cultural, recreational, social, or charitable value to the community or help highlight the City and...

GrantWatch ID#: 227903
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in the focus areas of education, health, human services, community development, arts and culture, and youth. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182120
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and services that are available and open to all members of the community. Eligible applicants operate in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 188906
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Grants to Connecticut Organizations for Summer or Out-of-School Programs for Children and Youth

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Connecticut organizations for summer or out-of-school activities for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for high-quality after-school activities that include project-based learning, tutoring and homework help, recreation, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 179952
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants must provide programs in one of the following focus areas: environment, education, community, social services, arts, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180762
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Grants to Arizona Neighborhood Groups and Homeowners' Associations for Community Improvement P...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Arizona neighborhood groups, homeowners' associations, and apartment communities for capital and physical enhancement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 184829
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Amateur Sports Leagues, Schools, and Parks and Recreation Department...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, amateur sports leagues, schools, and parks and recreation departments to improve the confidence and well-being of girls through sports. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 208417
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Healthcare Needs

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to address healthcare needs. Applicants must contact the program director before applying. Funding is intended for a range of services, including hospice care, cancer treatment, and support for people...

GrantWatch ID#: 219714
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve Public Spaces in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects that strengthen and ignite existing public spaces as centers of community gathering, social connection, and civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 222605
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Grants to Missouri Schools, LEAs, CBOs, and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Progra...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Missouri schools, LEAs, CBOs, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that promote the positive development of children and youth. Funding is intended to offer services to children for afterschool programs. Funds may be used for a new pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143171
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Grants to Illinois and Missouri Teachers to Expand the Classroom Curriculum

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois and Missouri teachers for innovative and creative teaching methods that will enhance PreK-12 classroom curricula and benefit students in eligible regions. Grants will be awarded in the following categories: science and technology, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143479
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Grants and In-Kind Services to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Associations to Improve ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind technical assistance to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and parks associations to improve access to streams and rivers for outdoor recreational activities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 163319
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Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Attractions for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and publicly owned tourist attractions in eligible locations for capital improvements. The purpose of funding is to encourage overnight visitors to the area in order to enhance the local economy. Eligible projects are tho...

GrantWatch ID#: 188597
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Grants to New York Nonprofits for Initiatives and Programs that Improve the Quality of Life in...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support initiatives, projects, and programs that have a positive effect on the lives of residents of all ages. Requests will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212539
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Schools, LEAs, and For-Profits for Afterschool Programs

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations, CBOs, public and private schools, LEAs, IHEs, and for-profit corporations to provide afterschool programs for youth and families. Funding is intended for initiatives to benefit young students and their fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 227899
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Grants to New York Municipalities and Counties for Community and Economic Development

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to New York municipalities and counties in eligible locations for community and economic development. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: cultural initiatives, waterfront revitalization, conservation strategies, and master planning. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 228178

Grants to Florida Athletic and Arts and Cultural Organizations, and Youth to Support Programmi...

Deadline: 04/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and youth to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grants to British Columbia Charities in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects Benefiting Loc...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for capital projects that benefit local residents. Priority will be given to projects in one or more of the following areas: culture, sports and recreation, education, and the physical well-bein...

GrantWatch ID#: 173046

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects that Benefit Resident...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities that include, but are not limited to, projects addressing shelter needs, special needs in nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183836

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Improve Mental Health

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for programs that use physical activity to improve mental health. Funding is intended to support projects that engage participants in structured activities, demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216253

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Directly Impact Residents in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that directly impact residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of community programs, including recreation, beautification, field trips to natural areas, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 227908

Grants to USA Schools, Nonprofit Organizations, and Municipalities for Capital Projects to Pro...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities for capital projects to promote paddle sports. Funding is intended for the installation or renovation of pickleball courts in public facilities. The goal of the funding program is to inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 227972

Wage Subsidies to Canada Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Sector Organizations that Emplo...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Wage subsidies to Canada nonprofit organizations, local governments, Indigenous communities, educational institutions, and other organizations that offer outdoor jobs to local youth. Funding is intended to engage high school and post-high school youth in a variety...

GrantWatch ID#: 184125

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Comm...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, fire and rescue departments, public schools, and faith-based organizations to support a wide range of community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding may be used...

GrantWatch ID#: 187726

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Organizations for Activities That Benefit the Community

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit and community organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is available for both operating and project expenses. Priority consideration is given to developing organizations and/or projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 211711

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects to Benefit Cyclists

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, cycling clubs, individuals, and trail associations for projects to benefit cyclists. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to developing new miles of trails, attracting ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 220488

Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of community services, education, youth, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217367

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs or activities in the following categories: animal welfare, health and human services, civic and community activities, emergency serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 128108

Grants to Washington Agencies, Tribes, and Districts for the Development of Public Recreationa...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Washington local and state agencies, tribes, and special purpose districts to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities including trails, parks, and wildlife lands. Applicants must submit a comprehensive plan prior to applying. R...

GrantWatch ID#: 137046

Grants to Washington Agencies and Tribes for Projects that Promote Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Washington state and local government agencies, Tribes, and political subdivisions for land acquisition and development projects to enhance outdoor recreation. Applicants must submit a preliminary plan prior to submitting a full proposal. Required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 137054

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Individuals, and Organizations for Projects to Enhance the Quali...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta-registered nonprofit charities, community groups, individuals, and societies in eligible locations for activities to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding areas of interest include the environment, community su...

GrantWatch ID#: 138337

Grants to California Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance the quality of life of local residents. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, civic engagement, health and wellness, disaster recovery and emergency preparedness...

GrantWatch ID#: 139356

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Local Events that Promote Community Engagement and Unity

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for activities that foster community engagement and unity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that are open to the public and are community-based. Grants will assist with new o...

GrantWatch ID#: 140769

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special c...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Develop and Renovate Athletic Facilit...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and park districts to develop outdoor sports facilities. Funding may be used for land purchases, development, and renovation. Funding is primarily focused on developing facilities for youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 147288