1,213 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 Alabama Communities for Community Improvement Programs to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to Alabama communities for community improvement programs. Funding areas of interest include housing rehabilitation, drainage and sewer improvements, community centers and recreational facilities, planning projects, road improvements, and more. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 195694
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Grants to USA State Governments to Improve Recreational Boating Facilities

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to USA state and territory governments for projects to improve recreational boating facilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to operate, renovate, construct, and maintain was...

GrantWatch ID#: 216907
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that respond to the educational, cultural, health, social service...

GrantWatch ID#: 209788
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Grants to Alabama Schools for Health and Wellness Programs

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alabama schools to promote health and wellness among students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Requests will be accepted from public and private schools throughout the state. Funding is intended to support school-based programs tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 179896
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Some applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new and estab...

GrantWatch ID#: 156411
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Scholarships to USA Individuals for Womens and Girls Sports Initiatives

Deadline: 07/27/26

Scholarships of $500 to USA individuals for sports initiatives for women and girls. Funding is intended for programs and projects that increase participation and advancement for women and girls in the sport of mountain and gravel biking. Scholarships are for indiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 224946

Grants to Virginia Entities to Preserve Natural and Cultural Resources

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Virginia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and localities to protect cultural and natural resources and increase community access to open areas. Funding is intended to preserve a range of resources, such as forests and farms, and to provide public ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 193603

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve Trails and Parks

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, government agencies, faith-based entities, and service organizations to enhance recreational trails and parks in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve and expand ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219258

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

Deadline: 07/30/26

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 Central Florida Nonprofits and Schools to Promote Physical Fitness for Youth

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Central Florida nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that promote health and physical fitness in eligible counties. Special emphasis is placed on promoting and encouraging health and fitness for youth. Preference will be given...

GrantWatch ID#: 178159

Grants to West Virginia Community Teams to Improve the Health of Local Residents

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to West Virginia community teams sponsored by a nonprofit organization to improve the health of residents and promote youth engagement. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that encourage physical activity, increase access to healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 181102

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals with Severe Injuries for Adaptive Equipment and Recovery ...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada individuals who have suffered severe injuries for adaptive equipment and expenses related to their recovery. Funding is intended for individuals who have been injured while participating in sports activities, veterans inju...

GrantWatch ID#: 213823

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Parks

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for the maintenance and operation of park and recreation facilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents by improving the park system. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 217657

Grants to North Dakota Schools in Rural Areas to Purchase Fitness Equipment

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to North Dakota public, private, and tribal schools in rural areas to purchase fitness equipment. Funding is intended to provide schools with equipment that will enhance the health and well-being of students. A wide range of equipment is eligible, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 230847

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for capital projects and expanded or new programs and projects. The goal of the funding program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 130143

Grants to Minnesota Agencies to Develop Outdoor Recreational Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Minnesota government agencies for the enhancement and expansion of recreational trails and parks. Funding is intended to support restoration and development projects as well as related land acquisition to improve existing trails and parks, trail systems,...

GrantWatch ID#: 137254

Grants to USA Organizations for Programs Serving Armenian-American Youth

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA organizations to benefit Armenian youth in America. Eligible types of programming include camping, athletic, educational, and cultural activities. The purpose of funding is to promote connection and instill knowledge and appreciation of Armenian cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 142791

Grants to California Nonprofits to Preserve the Well-Being of Retired Thoroughbred Racehorses

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to preserve the well-being of thoroughbred horses after they have been retired from their racing careers. Funding is intended to support basic needs as well as placement in homes and in second careers. To be eligible, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 146055

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and marketing organizations for projects and events that promote local tourism in eligible regions. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for the prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 149037

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits to Promote the Local Tourism Industry

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to promote tourism and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities that increase the number of out-of-area visitors and the use of local lodging facilities. The program aims to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 171191

Grants and In-Kind Support to New York City Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Little Leagues to B...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind assistance to New York City nonprofit organizations, schools, and little leagues to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of health, education, recreation, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 171877

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to New York government agencies and nonprofit organizations for capital projects related to parks, sites of historical significance, and designated heritage areas. Nonprofit applicants must complete pre-qualification requirements prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171882

In-Kind Grants to USA Organizations for Lacrosse Equipment and Instructional Materials

Deadline: 07/31/26

In-kind grants to USA youth-serving organizations for equipment and curriculum materials to enhance participation in the sport of lacrosse. Selected recipients will receive a set of equipment, including lacrosse balls, sticks, cones, and goals, in addition to inst...

GrantWatch ID#: 173934

Grants to Minnesota Community Groups and Agencies for Projects to Improve Outdoor Facilities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Minnesota community clubs and groups and government entities for projects to improve outdoor facilities. Funding is intended for the development, maintenance, restoration, and rerouting of recreation facilities. Eligible projects include site planning, l...

GrantWatch ID#: 176560

Grants to Arkansas Local Governments for Tourism Project Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Arkansas counties and cities to support research projects related to local tourist attractions. Funding is intended to support studies that will examine the potential of local sites and events to attract visitors. Eligible attractions in...

GrantWatch ID#: 176585

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of At-Risk Military Veterans

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179275

Grants to Kansas Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Develop Outdoor Recreational Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kansas municipal, county, and state government agencies, tribal entities, public schools, and institutions of higher education to create and develop publicly accessible outdoor recreational areas. Funding is intended for site acquisition, site developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180112

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Ontario qualified donees, including registered charities, agencies, and registered amateur athletic associations, for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to positively impact the local community. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 180317

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents. Previous grants were awarded to food pantries, scholarship funding, park improvem...

GrantWatch ID#: 181539

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and CBOs for Physical Activity and Nutrition Education

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 07/22/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and community-based groups to promote physical activity and nutrition education. Funding is intended to benefit community members with low incomes. Eligible activities include community gardens, healthy food options, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 188412

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations Bands to Improve Public Spa...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and registered First Nations bands for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to develop, create, restore, or upgrade co...

GrantWatch ID#: 192784

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Local Governments, and First Nations to Develop Public ...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and First Nations bands and development corporations to develop recreational facilities in communities located within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for new cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 192785

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, youth, recreation, arts and culture, community development, civic and historical, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194857

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable activities and projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to the arts, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 196847

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Well-Being of Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus area of healthy eating, chronic disease, and active living. The proposal sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 202215

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Facilities to Address the Needs of In...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs, K-12 schools, and school districts to address the needs of children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eligible regions. Eligible programs and projects must take plac...

GrantWatch ID#: 204643

In-Kind Grants of Sporting Goods to USA Organizations and Individuals for Lacrosse Gear

Deadline: 07/31/26

In-kind grants of sporting goods to USA youth-serving organizations, teams, groups, and individuals for lacrosse-related sports gear. The purpose of the program is to ensure that the equipment required to play will be both accessible and affordable for all. Succes...

GrantWatch ID#: 204773

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, groups, and municipalities for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within a range of focus areas, including but not limited to youth activities, sports, enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 205066

Grants to California Nonprofits for Services to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for services to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the following focus areas: education; arts and culture; recreation, environment, and preservation; health and wellness; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206503

Grants to Illinois Agencies and Nonprofits for Transportation Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Illinois eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to a range of transportation projects and programs. Funding is intended to support smaller-scale projects such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, community improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 208020

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that improve public safety, health, recreation, and education for the use and enjoyment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209238

Grants to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligi...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 209701

Grants to USA Youth Sports Organizations to Foster Diversity and Accessibility in Lacrosse

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA youth-serving sports organizations to foster diversity and accessibility in the sport of lacrosse. Funding is intended for projects to enable individuals with disabilities to participate as well as for projects that promote accessibility and inclusiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 213489

Grants to Missouri Agencies for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Missouri local governments for community improvement projects that benefit low and moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to hold a public hearing prior to submitting a full application, and a community needs assessment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213983

Grants to USA Organizations for Professional Training for Lacrosse Coaches and Officials

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA youth-serving organizations to support professional development for lacrosse coaches and officials. Funding is intended to assist with expenses in attending a program that will enhance skills and provide networking opportunities and leadership traini...

GrantWatch ID#: 215118

Grants to North Carolina Educational Institutions to Protect the Environment and Promote Sport...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Carolina educational institutions to protect the environment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to safeguard forests, parks, lands, and waters. In addition, applicants should propose projects to encourage youth to become involv...

GrantWatch ID#: 220317

Grant to a USA or Canada Investigator or Investigative Team to Support Orthopaedic Sports Medi...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to a USA or Canada investigator or investigative team to support orthopaedic sports medicine research studies. The purpose of funding is to encourage thorough clinical trials by providing startup seed or supplemental funding. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 220903

Grants to Washington Organizations and Community Agencies to Provide Cultural and Recreational...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington organizations and community agencies to provide cultural and recreational experiences to residents who do not usually have access to programs and events. Priority will be given to applicants who support families and individuals...

GrantWatch ID#: 221970

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Increase State Park Accessibility

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to increase accessibility to state parks. Applicants are required to consult state park staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to make parks more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222035

Grants to Alberta Charities and Nonprofits to Benefit Agricultural Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta charitable and nonprofit organizations to enhance the agricultural community in rural regions. Funding is intended for capital improvement projects that promote and strengthen education, recreation, and culture for the betterment...

GrantWatch ID#: 222093