Discover grants for sports and recreation programs. Funding supports sports leagues, athletic equipment, and fitness programs. Additional grants promote physical activities, health and wellness, summer camps, and access to recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Filter this list of sports and recreation grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities for athletic equipment, fitness programs, or recreational facilities. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for leagues, schools, and community organizations.
Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address cultural, economic, and social needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, civics, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth development. Funding is i...
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 ...
Grants of $1,000 to USA qualifying high schools to support specific sports programs. Funding is intended to provide team coaches with the tools they need for success, including the provision of equipment, uniforms, and other team expenses. Qualifying applicants ar...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi organizations and groups for projects and events to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop quality marketing programs and sales outreach to attract visitors to the area. Eligible programs increa...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi organizations, government agencies, and associations for projects to increase tourism in eligible locations. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: attractions and public use facilities, festivals and...
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, bikin...
Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia individuals and grants of up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations and community groups in eligible locations for the professional development of sports personnel. Funding is intended for certification and training program...
Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance eligible communities. Eligible focus areas include health, youth, the environment, recreation, education, economic development, and leadership development. Funding is intended to address ...
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...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for families, children, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: health, social services, education, and community and...
Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents through a wide range of community programs. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents, support local needs, and build vibrant communities. Funding areas include human an...
Grants of up to $1,000 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 opportunitie...
Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for programs that address critical needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that are offered by organizations with limited access to other fun...
Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for projects to improve environmental and health conditions in local communities. Funding is intended to mitigate pollution, enhance natural resources, and create recreation opportunities. Priority will be given to projec...
Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities to create and develop outdoor public spaces for community benefit. Funding is intended to support the planning, construction, or revitalization of outdoor recreational facilities according to the ...
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...
Grants to Utah government agencies and OHV nonprofits for projects that improve and maintain motorized recreation facilities throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas that include, but are not limited to, search and resc...
Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, health clinics, hospitals, and schools for programs that respond to community needs in eligible regions. Funding may be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to small-scale capi...
Grants to Illinois local government agencies, such as park districts and municipalities, to purchase and develop land for recreational purposes. Applicants must pre-qualify in the online system before applying. Funding is intended for costs associated with develop...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding will be awarded to projects in the areas of education, arts and culture, health and human services, economic development, conservation, recreation, and charitable ...
Grants 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. Eligible activ...
Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and sports organizations to enhance and upgrade public recreational spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements to trails, parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities. Indoor an...
Scholarships to USA student-athletes in eligible sports to attend college. Funding is intended to recognize students showing both academic and sport excellence and to defray the costs of higher education. Applicants must be students completing high school in the S...
Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and local agencies for community development projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that attract visitors, foster redevelopment, strengthen local communities, and beautify the area. All project...
Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of animals, arts and culture, education, human services, recreation, and public spaces. Emergency needs shal...
Grants to Georgia organizations for activities, programs, and projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: special athletes, youth, and community enrichment. Funding is intended to use...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and tribal entities to promote tourism. Funding is intended to assist tourism communities, travel industry businesses, and destination marketing organizations wi...
Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that demonstrate an ability to generate overnight visitors to the areas. The grant program encourages all event organize...
Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for initiatives to support the physical health of residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: physical activity, sports, and movement. Funding is i...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Projects should fit in one or more of the focus areas of community service, economic development, education, youth, environment, and disaster re...
Grants to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, social services, community engagement, and medical care, treatment, and researc...
Grants to Alberta businesses in eligible regions for community improvement projects. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including programs, recreational facility upgrades, community beautification, and placemaking. Businesses must be located in...
Grants to Nevada and Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to build vibrant communities and serve rural regions. Previous applicants include a fire protection o...
Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, churches, government entities, and public entities for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is available for a variety of fields of interest, including agric...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is for projects that strengthen public safety, support families, and expand ...
Grants to Missouri residents, neighborhood associations, and businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community enhancement activities. Funding is intended for public infrastructure projects, including parks...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or churches to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, community and econo...
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 requi...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community programs and capital projects that meet the needs of local residents. Priority is given to projects that foster the development of responsible young people in the community. Eligible organiza...
Grants to Washington organizations for initiatives to benefit communities, families, and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in a range of focus areas, including culture and art, education, and health and wellness. The...
Grants to Wisconsin government units, tribal entities, and qualified lake associations for boating facility improvements. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for construction projects, aquatic plant harvesting equipment,...
Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies and private marinas to improve boating amenities on the state’s waterways. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for construction projects, maintenance activities, and the develop...
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 appl...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and registered charities to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life by supporting programs in a range of focus areas, including educational, cultural, environmental, heal...
Grants 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, economic growth...
Grants to Washington nonprofit charitable and educational organizations and schools to respond to community needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, environment, education and youth, health care, social services, and public safety. Requests for operational sup...
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 tri...
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...
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 environmen...
Grants and in-kind support to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies in eligible communities to promote tourism opportunities that attract visitors from outside the area. Funding is intended to encourage tourists to experience local...