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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 Alabama Public Schools to Install Sun Protection Structures in Outdoor Locations

Deadline 08/08/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alabama public schools to install permanent sun protection structures in outdoor locations. Funding is intended for protective equipment in play areas to shield students from harmful exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Examples of eligible out...

GrantWatch ID#: 196616

Grants to Ontario Individuals to Promote Physical Activity for Children in Eligible Locations

Deadline 08/10/25

Grants to Ontario individuals to promote physical activity for children in eligible locations. Grants, in the form of vouchers, are intended to help children, ages 4-18, overcome social and economic barriers that prevent their participation in sports, recreation, and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 211733

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline 08/13/25 LOI Date: 06/04/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for recreational activities, economic development projects, nei...

GrantWatch ID#: 151335
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Grants to Michigan Organizations for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline 08/13/25

Grants to Michigan organizations for initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of education, recreation, and the environment. Eligible proposals are those that serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216171
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Health, Human Service, Education, Env...

Deadline 08/14/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and government agencies to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of health, human service, education, environment, and recreation. Eligible request...

GrantWatch ID#: 158674
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Address Community Needs and Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline 08/14/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that address the community's educational, cultural, environmental, social, health, and recreational needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 158675
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible...

Deadline 08/14/25

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in eligible locations for projects and programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that respond to the community’s educational, cultural, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158676

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents...

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of recreation, human services, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 161995
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects that Benefit...

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding may be used for public recreation and community beautification projects, projects that improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170764
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that will benefit residents in eligible locations. Past grants have funded parks and museums, senior centers, children's homes, literacy programs, homeless programs, a youth refugee mentoring program,...

GrantWatch ID#: 171627
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Grants to Iowa Cities to Expand and Develop Parks and Recreational Areas

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants to Iowa cities and towns for the expansion and development of parks and recreational areas. Funding is intended for projects to develop multi-purpose recreational facilities and expand parks. Please note that funding is very competitive. Three city size categori...

GrantWatch ID#: 173506
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Positively Impact the Lives of Children and Youth

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and public institutions to improve the quality of life for children and youth in eligible locations. Areas of interest include arts and culture, education, social welfare, recreation, health, and the environment....

GrantWatch ID#: 181272

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Activities to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-based events, projects, planning activities, and capacity-building efforts. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 185434

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Promote Water Safety in Eligible Locations

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations to promote water safety in eligible communities. Funding may be requested for swimming lessons for adults and children and water safety instruction. Priority will be given to organizations that serve individuals with limited ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 189108
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Events to Foster Tourism in Elig...

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for events to foster tourism in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support multi-day events with a focus on arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and history. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 207771

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Healthcare Needs

Deadline 08/18/25

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 with...

GrantWatch ID#: 219714

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline 08/20/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline 08/22/25 Conference Date: 06/11/25 LOI Date: 07/14/25

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a grant workshop and submit an eligibility form, and returning applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 172388

Grants to Nebraska Agencies and Tribes to Enhance Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline 08/22/25

Grants to Nebraska local villages, cities, tribes, public power districts, and natural resource districts to acquire, develop, and renovate outdoor public recreation facilities. Applicants are required to hold a public meeting prior to submitting an application. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 175537
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Grants to Alabama Middle and High Schools to Enhance Sports and Arts Programs

Deadline 08/22/25

Grants to Alabama middle schools and high schools to improve programs related to arts and sports. Funding is intended to enhance and expand opportunities and increase student engagement in arts and athletics programs. Grants may be used to help replenish revenue loss i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176349

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Children in Eligible Counties

Deadline 08/22/25 LOI Date: 05/23/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health and fitn...

GrantWatch ID#: 179422

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Individuals with Disabilities in Eligib...

Deadline 08/22/25 LOI Date: 07/25/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life of adults and children with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities in eligible counties. Some applicants must submit an LOI and first-time applicants must contact program staff pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 181274

Grants to Nebraska Agencies, Political Subdivisions, School Districts, and Tribes to Develop T...

Deadline 08/22/25

Grants to Nebraska public agencies, political subdivisions, tribes, and school districts to purchase land for the development of trails for recreational purposes. Funding is intended to support land acquisition, as well as the restoration, maintenance, construction, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 181532

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Projects that Enhance Public Lands and Recreational Areas

Deadline 08/29/25 Conference Date: 06/03/25 LOI Date: 06/26/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities that enhance public lands and recreational areas throughout the state. Some applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry, and first-time applicants should contact staff, prior to applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 164065
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Communi...

Deadline 08/29/25 LOI Date: 08/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, agencies, and governmental units in eligible regions for projects to benefit local residents. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 179733
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Grants to New York Agencies and Tribes for Acquisition and Development Projects in Urban Locat...

Deadline 08/29/25

Grants to New York government agencies and Tribes for acquisition and development projects in urban areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support projects that create or en...

GrantWatch ID#: 189907
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline 08/29/25

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit, governmental, and religious organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects which meet important community needs and which do not duplicate existing services. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 220123
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Grants to Arkansas Municipalities and Communities to Enhance Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline 08/30/25

Grants to Arkansas municipalities and unincorporated communities with small populations to develop outdoor recreational facilities. Funding is intended for the construction and installation of new facilities and for major renovations of existing facilities that are ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 172849
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Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline 08/30/25

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations for projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to benefit local residents in the following areas: arts, education, health, public safety, and recreation. Eligible projects and enhancements must directly ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 190383
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Community and Tourism Development Projects in Eligible Reg...

Deadline 08/30/25

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that attract visitors, foster redevelopment, strengthen local communities, and beautify the area. All projects considered for a grant m...

GrantWatch ID#: 213805
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Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Yukon Nonprofits and Community Organizations to Support Local...

Deadline 08/31/25

Grants and in-kind assistance to Yukon nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations to support events and celebrations. Consideration will be given to organizations that promote environmentally friendly and active transportation (bus, carpool, biking, wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 172783
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Youth Leagues, Educational Institutions, and Municipalities for ...

Deadline 08/31/25

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and youth teams and leagues to support the activities of young athletes. Priority consideration is given to organizations that engage youth and create opportunities for youth to partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 181602

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Rural Communities and Low-Income Individua...

Deadline 08/31/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for educational and charitable projects that benefit rural communities and low-income residents. Funding is intended for events and activities that have a long-term impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 186219
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Sponsorships to Iowa Organizations in Eligible Regions for Events that Address Important Commu...

Deadline 08/31/25

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Iowa organizations in eligible regions for events that address important community issues. Funding is intended for community events, including but not limited to galas, fundraisers, and festivals. This grant program was designed to provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200059

Grants to USA Families of Coast Guard Members to Defray the Costs of Summer Camp and Enrichmen...

Deadline 08/31/25

Grants to USA families of Coast Guard members to defray the costs of summer camp and various enrichment programs. Funding is intended to provide support to the children and families of active-duty Coast Guard members during the summer months. Families from all Coast Gu...

GrantWatch ID#: 212874

Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations and Tribes to Host Sporting Events

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and Tribes to host sports competitions that will create a positive economic impact on local communities. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to help secure events requiring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156091

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Populations in Eligible Counties

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit vulnerable members of the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects benefiting at-risk children, youth, and their families. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 172123
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Performance-Enh...

Deadline 09/01/25 LOI Date: 08/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 172154

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Projects and Services that Benefit Communities in Eligible Lo...

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, including schools and IHEs, for a broad range of activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health and well being, education, econ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173526

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and governmental entities that provide services to local residents for capital projects. Funding is primarily intended for comprehensive initiatives, including construction, renovation, purchases, land acquisition, and/or expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 178997

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to address community needs. Priority is given to proposals in the following areas of focus: community vitality, disadvantaged residents, health and human services, religious causes,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179913

Grants or In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Safe Off-Road R...

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Schools for Sports Initiatives to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and schools for sports initiatives to serve local children and youth. Funding is intended to promote the social, emotional, and physical development of youth across the state through the sport of tennis. The purpose of funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 180565

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Small Capital Improvements to Local Recreational and Cultural...

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, including school councils and sports and community groups, for small capital projects that enhance local cultural and recreational facilities in eligible areas. All proposed projects must be for amenities and facilities that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180950
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline 09/01/25 LOI Date: 08/01/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of education, fami...

GrantWatch ID#: 181958

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Areas

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for innovative activities that create positive social change in the community in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and interventions that address community needs and solve problem...

GrantWatch ID#: 183962

Grants to New York Local Agencies to Improve Recreational Winter Sports Trails

Deadline 09/01/25 LOI Date: 06/01/25

Grants to New York local agencies to create, modify, or improve trails for recreational winter sports. Applicants are required to go through an approval process prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote tourism, improve trail...

GrantWatch ID#: 189912
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and city and state entities for initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible areas. Previous grants have been awarded to nursing homes, parks, and school math programs. Eligible projects must benefit residents of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 190128
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Provide Nature-Based Ed...

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and academic institutions to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities that dir...

GrantWatch ID#: 194353
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