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Grants to Oklahoma Junior High and High Schools to Support Girls Golf Teams and Programs

Deadline 11/22/25

Grants to Oklahoma junior high schools and high schools to support girls' sports teams and programs. Funding is intended for financial support for underfunded girl's golf teams. Funding may be used to pay for team uniforms, instruction, golf course access, equipment, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 163611
Upcoming

Grants to Montana Agencies and Tribal Governments to Develop Sports and Recreation Facilities

Deadline 11/28/25 LOI Date: 07/31/25

Grants to Montana towns, cities, counties, and tribal governments to develop outdoor recreational facilities. Funding is intended to expand and protect outdoor recreational resources. Example projects include park improvements, ball fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds...

GrantWatch ID#: 168464

Grants to Ohio Community-Based Organizations for Events that Benefit Local Neighborhoods

Deadline 11/28/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio business associations, neighborhood associations, priority boards, and block clubs for community-based initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities, projects, and events that foster connection and build commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 197394

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life fo...

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities in eligible locations for programs to improve the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended for activities within a broad range of focus areas, including the environment, education, and recreation. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 145808

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Qualified Donees, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Lo...

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and other qualified donees, including municipalities, for projects benefiting residents of eligible regions. Preference is given to programs in the areas of arts, culture, recreation, education, history, and health. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 165452
Upcoming

Grants to Ontario Municipalities, Registered Charities, and Amateur Athletic Associations to I...

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario municipalities, registered charities, and amateur athletic associations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for residents. Previous grants have been used for playground and park improvements, literacy programs, and you...

GrantWatch ID#: 187198

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits to Promote Amateur Sports

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit corporations for initiatives and projects that promote amateur sports in the community. Priority is given to proposals that provide lasting benefits. Creative proposals that assist in the development of amateur sports, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187401
Upcoming

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Local Agencies to Enhance Community Facilities in Eligib...

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to promote the use of community facilities by residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support equipment, programming, and capital improvements for community or neighborhood cen...

GrantWatch ID#: 192803

Grants to USA Local Eventing Chapters for Adult Equestrian Education Programs

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants totaling $10,000 to USA local eventing chapters for adult education programs related to equestrian sports. The purpose of the program is to support amateur education in the field of eventing. The mission of the Foundation is to protect and preserve the sport of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215442

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Women's Physical Fitness Programs

Deadline 12/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for women's physical fitness programs. Funding is intended to provide local women ages 18 and over with access to high-quality sports and recreation for all levels and abilities. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 174091

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities to Support Physical Activity Events for Girls

Deadline 12/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit and charitable organizations to host a one-time event to promote physical activity among teenage girls. Funding is intended to increase access to sports and other healthy physical activities for inactive girls, or for girls w...

GrantWatch ID#: 174092

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities to Conduct Physical Activity Programs for Girls

Deadline 12/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta nonprofit and charitable organizations to support physical activity programs for girls. Funding is intended for programming that encourages girls ages 6 to 17 from local communities to experience sports and physical activities together...

GrantWatch ID#: 174093
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Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Municipalities, Clubs, and Schools for Recreational and Phys...

Deadline 12/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit societies, municipalities, Mi'kmaq bands, community associations and clubs, and schools for recreational and physical activities. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 182398
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Grants to USA Schools, Parks, and Nonprofits to Increase the Safety of Outdoor Play Spaces

Deadline 12/15/25

Grants to USA schools and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for expenses associated with the installation of shade structures. Grantees will also be provided with a perma...

GrantWatch ID#: 163815

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Sports for Youth

Deadline 12/15/25

Grants of up to $3,800 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote sports and recreational activities. Funding is intended to support tennis and polo, particularly among young athletes. Grants must be used to promote polo and tennis as sports, with an emphasis on young p...

GrantWatch ID#: 220151
Upcoming

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Sports, Cultural, and Recreational Events

Deadline 01/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community organizations for sports, cultural, or recreational programs and events that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding priority is intended for projects that serve youth at risk, newcomers, Indigenous r...

GrantWatch ID#: 157746
Upcoming

Grants to Kansas Agencies and K-12 Schools to Purchase and Install Recycled Tire Products

Deadline 01/15/26

Grants to Kansas school districts, public and private K-12 schools, municipalities, townships, counties, and park districts for the purchase and installation of recycled tire products. Eligible waste-tire-derived products include playground cover, molded or extruded ru...

GrantWatch ID#: 169954

Grants to British Columbia Cultural and Recreational Nonprofits to Support Operations and Capi...

Deadline 01/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital improvements and operating support. Funding is intended to support local organizations serving rural regions that provide community programs in the areas of arts, sports, recreation, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 164822

Grants to West Virginia Charitable Organizations to Address the Needs of Local Residents and C...

Deadline 01/31/26

Grants to West Virginia charitable organizations in eligible locations to benefit the needs of local residents. Funding may be requested for programming in the areas of education, health and human services, the arts, public recreation, beautification, and other charita...

GrantWatch ID#: 176803

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline 01/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects include community hall renovations, playground development, and sports f...

GrantWatch ID#: 214956

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Engage Local Youth in Group and Team-Based Acti...

Deadline 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities to increase participation in group activities, such as sports, for local children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote activities that provide a sense of belong...

GrantWatch ID#: 216498

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Hospitals, Families, and Individuals for Activities that Benefit Loc...

Deadline 01/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used for ge...

GrantWatch ID#: 217542

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Charitable Community Programs

Deadline 02/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit local communities in the focus areas of medical research and medical facilities, arts, culture, humanities, human services, youth development, and education. Prefer...

GrantWatch ID#: 146881
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Entertainment Opportunities for Individuals with Physical Challen...

Deadline 02/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide entertainment opportunities for individuals with physical challenges. Funding may be used for events and experiences including, but not limited to athletic programs, recreational activities, day trips, and fun events. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177423

Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Enable Disadvantaged Childr...

Deadline 02/01/26

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to provide disadvantaged children with the opportunity to attend summer camps. Priority will be given to traditional camp programs that take urban children out of the city to experience the na...

GrantWatch ID#: 178424
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Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline 02/01/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of community-benefit projects and activities, such as providin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181692

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Capital and Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline 02/01/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capital projects and capacity-building initiatives. Areas of focus include education, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Funding is intended to support a wide range of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202460

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Service Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline 02/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community service programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support outdoor educational programs, the arts, social services, and education. Applicant organizations must be located in and serve the re...

GrantWatch ID#: 213421

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline 02/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for educational, recreational, cultural, health, and social service programs that enhance the quality of life for underserved residents. Funding is intended to support programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 143298

Grants to Central Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote and Educate the Public About Rur...

Deadline 02/15/26

Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.

GrantWatch ID#: 159113
Upcoming

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofit Sports Organizations to Strengthen the Local Sports Sector in...

Deadline 02/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit sports organizations to build organizational capacity and improve the local sports sector in eligible locations. Eligible expenses include upgrading facilities, purchasing equipment, strategic planning, market research,...

GrantWatch ID#: 184826

Grants to USA Military Members and Veterans for Standardized Testing and Preparation

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA Military Members and Veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215862
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Fitness Research

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 216160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Athletic Performa...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for research related to athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for Doctoral students conducting research in the ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 216161
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators Employed at IHEs, Hospital...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researchers en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Employed at IHEs, Hospitals, and Research...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Directed Fitness Research

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for directed research related to fitness and athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage and support fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216164

In-Kind Support to USA High School Employees for Sports Equipment

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

In-Kind support to USA high school employees for sports training equipment. The purpose of funding is to provide high-performance athletic equipment to high school students for strength training. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 216165

Grants to USA Weightlifters and Weightlifting Coaches for Professional Development

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA weightlifters and weightlifting coaches for professional development opportunities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for education advancement courses that lead to certification. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 216166

In-Kind Donations of Professional Development Courses to USA, Canada, and International Fitnes...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

In-kind donations of professional development courses to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216167

Grant to a USA Law Enforcement Officer to Purchase Strength Training Equipment

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA law enforcement officer to purchase strength training equipment. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide a law enforcement officer with the tools needed to improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217384
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits to Send Youth to Day or Overnight Camps

Deadline 02/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to help defray the costs of camps for youth. Funding is intended to provide scholarships to attend either day camps or overnight camps. Eligible applicants can be camp owners or organizations that send yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 202495

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies for Public A...

Deadline 02/28/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and faith-based organizations, IHEs, agencies, senior centers, and cultural centers in eligible locations for public arts and cultural programming. Funding is intended to support public music concerts held between the months of June thro...

GrantWatch ID#: 186432

Grants to Indiana Noprofits to Enhance the Park System in Eligible Locations

Deadline 03/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the park system and park facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives that benefit residents and are not generally covered by county or city governm...

GrantWatch ID#: 182781

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, and Associations for Capital Projects to I...

Deadline 03/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and associations, clubs, and sports organizations to improve parks and recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for large capital projects to expand, renovate, or develop new facilities. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 193748
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Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations and Associations to Promote the Sport of Ice Hockey

Deadline 03/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit charitable organizations and qualifying associations to support the sport of ice hockey. Funding is intended to assist with programs, projects, and expenses that promote participation in the sport throughout the country. The purposes of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 220862

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents in Eligi...

Deadline 03/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for communities in eligible counties. Priority funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit youth and involve outdoor activities. Eligible programs must serve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 192706

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline 03/31/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: healthcare, environment, heritage, culture, education, recreation, or other charitable purposes....

GrantWatch ID#: 136550
NEW

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Provide Services to the Community

Deadline 03/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to provide services to the community. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: recreation, sport, culture, parks, education, and the environment. Funds are intended for both existing an...

GrantWatch ID#: 150072

Grants to Florida Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Betterment Programs and Projects

Deadline 03/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Florida nonprofit community-based organizations to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Consideration will be given to programs that focus on areas including, but not limited to, strengthening community identity, diversity, youth d...

GrantWatch ID#: 170846
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