1,160 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 Oregon Landowners, Agencies, and Conservation Organizations for Projects that Protec...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to Oregon landowners, landowner groups, government agencies, and conservation organizations to support environmental projects and improve access to hunting areas. Interested applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 180880
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In-Kind Donations of Sports Equipment to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and CBOs to Support You...

Deadline: 05/18/26

In-kind donations of sports equipment valued at $2,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, school programs, and CBOs in eligible regions to support softball for youth aged 9-12. Eligible nonprofits will receive a set of equipment that includes bats, batt...

GrantWatch ID#: 219539
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Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Art Installations Promoting Health

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for public art installations. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Priority is given to projects that promote healthy lifestyles and...

GrantWatch ID#: 228503
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Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations to benefit small communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community engagement and to build or expand sports and recreational facilities. Grant awards must be for a pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 229082
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Grants to Alberta Businesses in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/19/26

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 Vermont Bidders for a Technical Study on the Recreational Use of Municipal Roads

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants to Vermont qualified bidders to conduct a technical study related to the recreational use of municipal roads in eligible regions. The purpose of this study is to address information gaps regarding the impact of recreational use on municipal roads in order t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228603
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Grants to Illinois Local Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Illinois local governmental agencies, school districts, park districts, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions of higher education for environmental projects in eligible areas. Applicants must pre-qualify before applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 167268
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Grants to Kansas Organizations for Events and Activities that Encourage Overnight Tourism in E...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas organizations in eligible areas for projects, activities, and events that encourage tourism and overnight visits. Eligible projects are those that are designed to promote economic growth, particularly through overnight stays in loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 167331
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Grants to Illinois Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Coastal Restoration and Conservation

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Illinois government entities, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for coastal restoration and conservation. Applicants must be pre-qualified before being approved. Funding is intended for projects that enhance coastal public access, the coastal-dependent e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228673
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Grants to Mississippi Municipalities and Agencies to Develop Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants to Mississippi government agencies and municipalities to provide public recreational facilities. Funding is intended to support projects to acquire land and develop outdoor sites and facilities. Eligible projects must be open to the general public. Emphasis...

GrantWatch ID#: 154192
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Grants to Saskatchewan Families for Arts and Cultural Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan families for cultural, artistic, and creative programming for children and youth ages 4 - 19. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts programs for chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 168827
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Grants to Indiana Administrators, Teachers, Parent Groups, and Students for Educational Projec...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana administrators, teachers, school personnel, parent groups, students, and student groups in eligible regions for educational projects. Funding may be requested for projects to take place within individual classrooms or entire schools, as well as m...

GrantWatch ID#: 177394
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and local government agencies for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of neighborhood improvement projects. Projects submitted for funding must...

GrantWatch ID#: 181053
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Grants and Vehicle Donations to Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Childr...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants and vehicle donations to Iowa nonprofit organizations that benefit disadvantaged and vulnerable children throughout the state. Funding is intended to support services in the areas of health and wellness; pathways to success; and access, independence, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 181214
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Grants and Loans to California Agencies and Entities to Upgrade Boating Facilities and Marinas

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants and loans to California government agencies and private entities for projects that improve boating facilities and marinas. Funding is intended to support repairs and enhancements of boat launching ramps and boarding floats, as well as associated parking are...

GrantWatch ID#: 197533
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to children and youth, elder care, community beautifica...

GrantWatch ID#: 201814
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Grants to Virginia Parks Departments and Sports Organizations for Recreational Events

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Virginia parks and recreation departments and sports organizations for sports and recreation events in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support bids made to host sports tournaments. These sports events generate tourism, which offers a signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209126
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Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Individuals and Organizations for Summer Camp Disability S...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, CBOs, and municipalities to enable children with disabilities to attend summer camp programs. Funding is intended to provide support staff for children, including attendants, careg...

GrantWatch ID#: 209180
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Associations, Attractions, and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, associations, attractions, and government agencies to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourist visitation by providing support for activities in the focus areas of sports and communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220868
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Development Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects including historic preservation, transportation, workforce development, parks and recrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 227757
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Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents of local communities. Previous grants were used for historic preservation; to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228399
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Grants to North Dakota Schools to Improve Student Health

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $70,000 to North Dakota rural and tribal schools, regional education associations, and school consortiums to improve the health and well-being of local students. Funding is intended to promote structured fitness programs designed to improve not onl...

GrantWatch ID#: 228719
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Grants to Minnesota Organizations for Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/23/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations for projects that benefit communities within the funder's service territory. Focus areas include youth, educational scholarship programs, cultural programs, environmental education, hardship relief, and activities to improve the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 228211

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Sports-Based Exchange Programs

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for sports-based exchange programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance cross-cultural understanding through sports and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 188396

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit for a Sports Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to send professional athletes abroad for an exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote cross-cultural understa...

GrantWatch ID#: 228323

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for a Flexible Sports Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for a flexible sports exchange program that can be activated on short notice. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to activate a spec...

GrantWatch ID#: 228324

Contract for Services to New Mexico Organizations to Provide Dance Programs for Youth

Deadline: 05/27/26

Contract for services to a New Mexico organization to provide physical activity and dance programs for youth in qualifying schools. The selected contractor will conduct a program that serves children and adolescents from low-income and at-risk populations. Program...

GrantWatch ID#: 204756

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes for Capital Projects

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and tribes for capital projects. Projects must enhance facilities that provide recreational, educational, and social opportunities and services to local children and youth. Funding is intended to support the acquisition...

GrantWatch ID#: 171742

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit and Sports Organizations to Increase Sports Participation

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit and sports organizations to promote participation in sports for local communities, including underserved and Indigenous populations, youth, and children. Funding is intended to strengthen community capacity and...

GrantWatch ID#: 198996

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and CBOs for Children's Education and Spor...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and CBOs for initiatives to promote education and sports for children in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve educational outcomes for children in grades K through 12. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224525

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Public Entities for Recreational Events and Environmental Pr...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit and public organizations for events and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support virtual and in-person events involving physical activity, such as biking, walking, hiking, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161857
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Grants to British Columbia Indigenous Youth Groups and Organizations for Cultural Programs

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia youth groups for cultural programs and projects. Funding is intended to support First Nations youth groups for activities that emphasize identity and strengthen community. Funding may be used to support entrepreneurial, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 164176

In-Kind Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Events

Deadline: 05/29/26

In-kind grants of city services to Florida nonprofit organizations to support recreational, cultural, and educational events in eligible locations. Grants are intended to provide assistance, such as facility rental, signage, permits, police services, and barricade...

GrantWatch ID#: 171744

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Enhance Youth and Educational Programming

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of $5,000 to Florida nonprofit community-based organizations to enhance youth and educational programming in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support general operations and specific programs. The grant program supports projects and activities that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173868

Grants to Nevada Organizations to Promote Local Tourist Attractions and Events

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Nevada organizations in eligible locations to promote and advertise local tourism opportunities. Funding is intended for requests that demonstrate the potential to benefit the tourism industry, increase the use of local lodging facilities, generate dolla...

GrantWatch ID#: 180849

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Physical Fitness and Nutrition Education for Local Youth

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for activities that encourage health and fitness among children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide support for new or existing programs and projects that increase physical act...

GrantWatch ID#: 181141

Grants to Illinois Local Governments and Transportation and Park Districts for Public Recreati...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois local government agencies and transportation and park districts for the development of public recreational projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enhance and update local parks, as well as pedestrian and bicycle i...

GrantWatch ID#: 189068

Grants to Minnesota Municipalities, Tribal Governments, Nonprofits, and Government Entities to...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Minnesota municipalities, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and government entities to improve and enhance local trails within eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to assist in the construction, design, and engineering of the trails. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 191233

Grants to Indiana Organizations to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana organizations for hosting and promoting events and activities with tourism potential in eligible locations. Funding is intended to sponsor events that attract visitors, enhance economic development, and increase overnight hotel-m...

GrantWatch ID#: 195345

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Land Restoration Projects

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal government entities for land restoration projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197260

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Events in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/29/26

Sponsorships to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote local events in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to educate the public about the importance of maritime commerce, advance international trade, and provide recreati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217166

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services and activities that are open to the general public. Grants are available for specific projects or initiatives in the areas of hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 218521

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Landowners, IHEs, and Tribes to Reduce In...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, park and recreation departments, businesses, landowners, IHEs, and tribes to reduce interactions with the bear population. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help reduce conflicts b...

GrantWatch ID#: 220780

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Massachusetts government agencies, school districts, individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for cleanup activities, natural resource damage assessment, and resto...

GrantWatch ID#: 228587

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: arts and culture, education, and recreation. Funding is intended to provide pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229150

Grants to Maine Municipalities to Develop and Maintain Trails for Recreational Vehicles

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants to Maine municipalities to develop, maintain, and improve trails for recreational vehicles. Funding may be used for trail development and improvement costs. Funding is intended to create and preserve trails for all-terrain vehicles. Recipient towns may cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 172711

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits, First Nations, and Agencies to Support Inclusion in Athlet...

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, First Nations, and municipalities for physical activity programs that promote inclusion. Funding is intended to support improvements to facilities to increase inclusion and access in recreation and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177513

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that impact the economic vitality or quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit local communities through public, educational, civic, religious, patriotic, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181442

Financial Assistance to British Columbia Families to Help Children Participate in Cultural Eve...

Deadline: 05/30/26

Financial assistance of up to $500 to British Columbia families in eligible locations to help children participate in cultural events. Funding is intended to cover the cost of events, programs, and workshops. Families experiencing financial difficulties can apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202010

Grant to a Colorado High School to Promote Wrestling Programs

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grant of $5,000 to a Colorado public high school to promote wrestling programs. Funding is intended for expenses beyond the school's standard program budget and that specifically benefit youth in the program. Examples include new equipment, expenses to cover trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 218513