1,152 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 Canada Nonprofits and For-Profits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of charitable activities, including those in the focus areas of community, human services, health, education, athleti...

GrantWatch ID#: 183839
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Groups to Promote Tourism in Eligible ...

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for programs that promote tourism and strengthen economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve access to and participation in events, tournaments, and spor...

GrantWatch ID#: 217208
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Including Schools, Fire Departments, and Agricultural Societie...

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, including schools, fire departments, and agricultural societies, for projects and programs to address community needs in eligible regions. Priority areas of focus include disaster relief, environment, economic developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 225949
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Grants to Alberta Organizations to Promote Sports Events

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $5,000 to Alberta organizations to promote sports events in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to attract tourists to sporting events. Eligible uses of funds include marketing, facility rentals, security, and operating expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 228795
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for projects and programs to benefit local residents. Priority will be given to programs that fall into one of the following categories: community development and relationship building; social awarenes...

GrantWatch ID#: 197500
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Grants to Indiana Organizations and Groups for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana organizations and groups for projects and activities that benefit eligible communities. Previous grant recipients include animal welfare groups, schools, organizations benefiting seniors, fire departments, and sports teams. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180298
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Trail Maintenance and Construction

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and special districts to develop storybook trails for young children. Funding is intended for the construction, restoration, and maintenance of trails that incorporate children's book excerpts. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 196206
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Grants to Massachusetts Property Owners for Conservation and Recreational Projects

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Massachusetts owners of conserved and protected properties for environmental and recreational projects. Funding is intended to help landowners improve wildlife habitats and promote accessible outdoor recreational activities, including hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 197748
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Neighborhood Groups for Community Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups for health-related projects in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for activities that improve the health and well-being of residents. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 217816
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and public agencies for extracurricular programs that help to improve the lives of children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that support students and offer opportunities f...

GrantWatch ID#: 217903
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Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community Groups to Enhance Public Spaces

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Nebraska community groups, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to enhance public landscaping. Funding is intended to help communities improve and protect their green spaces. The project must be open to the public or directly used for educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 221647
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Safety of Waterways

Deadline: 07/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the safety of waterways throughout the country. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to reduce the number of accidents, injuries,...

GrantWatch ID#: 178261
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for After-School Programs

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofits, for-profits, public agencies, tribes, and institutions of higher education for the provision of statewide training and technical assistance to enhance the quality of after-school enrichment programs. Funding is intended for the dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 168598

Grants to Massachusetts Conservation and Agricultural Agencies for Resource Protection

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipal conservation agencies and agricultural commissions to acquire land to protect, restore, and conserve state resources. Funding is intended to acquire properties such as fields, forests, habitats, and historic or cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141708

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies to Provide Outdoor Recreational Opportunities

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for residents throughout the state. The purpose of funding is to make land available for recreation in urban areas and to protect conservation and recreation land. Funding can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141709

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Projects, Programs, and Events

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs that benefit local residents. Some applicants must attend a mandatory information session prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for operating support, project...

GrantWatch ID#: 146435

Grants to New Jersey Municipalities for Land Development Projects

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to New Jersey municipalities in eligible locations for land development projects. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve public park areas, preserve historic resources, and provide access to local r...

GrantWatch ID#: 146436

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits for Youth Programs and Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations for projects that engage and benefit local youth. Funding is intended for activities that encourage youth learning, develop skills, support social inclusion, and promote leadership. Propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 156303

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve Recreational Programming for I...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, public and private schools, and eligible government agencies and municipalities to improve recreational programming for individuals with disabilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172344

Grants to Utah Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include education, mental and physical health and human services, arts and culture, children and families, conservation and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179382

Grants to Florida Organizations for Sports Events that Promote Tourism and Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida organizations for sports events to foster tourism and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program-related expenses such as production, site fees, marketing, and travel for public events that attract visitors and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 185897

Awards to Alaska Individuals for Community Contributions

Deadline: 07/10/26

Awards of $1,000 to Alaska individuals in eligible locations for outstanding community contributions. Awards are intended to honor exceptional young people who serve as positive role models and contribute to the health and well-being of their communities, families...

GrantWatch ID#: 203954

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Support Outdoor Camps

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and tribal entities to assist outdoor camps serving youth. Funding is intended for residential camps that have improvement and maintenance needs. Preference is given to applicants that reflec...

GrantWatch ID#: 207364

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of nutrition, healthy activity, sports, and education. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 213746

Grants to British Columbia Individuals to Promote Participation in Athletic Competitions

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to British Columbia amateur athletes of Indigenous ancestry to promote participation in sports events. Funding is intended to help athletes between 13 and 30 years of age, including those with a disability, with expenses related to high-performance sports. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214203

Grants to Ohio Entities for Inclusive K-12 Programs for Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $76,000 to Ohio entities for inclusive K-12 programs for students with disabilities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for athletic programs that allow for the meaningful participation of students with developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 228986

Grants to Ohio Entities for Self-Defense Programs for Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Ohio entities for self-defense programs for individuals with disabilities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for inclusive self-defense programs that are designed for individuals with developmental and intellectu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228987

Grants to USA Organizations for Education and Sports Initiatives to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA organizations for education- and sports-related initiatives to benefit women and girls. Funding is intended for events, clinics, and camps designed to enhance the future for girls and women. Preference is for organizations that create event...

GrantWatch ID#: 229390

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, CBOs, Schools, and Businesses for Community Programming

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, community groups, educational institutions, cultural practitioners, businesses, and others for community-based programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop and implement projects, events, promotions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230153

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Aquatic Education and Safety Programs

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA, territories, and International government agencies and tribal governments to implement enforcement and education programs to prevent the drowning and drain entrapments of children in pools and spas. Applicants are advised that required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 158172

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Organizations to Increase Community Capacity...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, academic institutions, sports organizations, and Tribal entities for sports events that promote tourism and improve local economies in the region. First-time applicants must set up an account before applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 169285

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and conservation districts for land acquisition projects. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote conservation efforts and expand outdoor recreational opportunities. Eligible projects fall into o...

GrantWatch ID#: 172330

Grants to Ontario Charities in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building and Community Projects

Deadline: 07/13/26 Conference Date: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario charities in eligible locations for projects that build organizational capacity and address community issues. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for small, time-sensi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172536

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits, CBOs, and Faith-Based Entities to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations, community groups, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit residents and improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190294

Grants to Virginia Organizations for Athletic Events That Increase Tourism

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia organizations for athletic events that promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended for sports programs, such as competitions, tournaments, exhibitions, and events. The grant program seeks to promote and grow new sport...

GrantWatch ID#: 149274

Grants to Virginia Arts Nonprofits for High-Quality Arts Activities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit arts organizations for arts activities that engage new audiences in the arts and contribute to the vibrancy and quality of life of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 165365

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Bring Needed Services to the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to bring needed services to the community. Funding is intended for activities that improve healthcare, address youth needs, increase educational programming, arts and culture, and more. Grants are awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 169785

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Foster Local Tourism

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations in eligible communities for projects and events that draw tourists from outside of the immediate area. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 175516

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit local communities. Interested applicants must contact a Foundation staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179498

Grants to Ohio Municipalities, Agencies, and Districts for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Ohio local government agencies and park and conservancy districts for recreational projects. Funding is intended to develop, renovate, and acquire outdoor recreation sites and facilities that are open to the general public. All improvements and structure...

GrantWatch ID#: 180612

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for PreK-12 Health and Nutrition Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that promote healthy nutrition and physical activity for PreK-12 students. Funding is intended for programs that help to reduce obesity and encourage healthy hab...

GrantWatch ID#: 180833

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Philanthropic Causes

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents of local communities. Funding interest areas include basic needs, recreation, education, and quality of life improvements. Grant funds are intended to support worthy ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181820

Grants to Saskatchewan Charitable Organizations for Activities to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan charitable organizations, nonprofits, and tribes in eligible locations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and community events in areas that include, but are not limited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186100

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and educational nonprofits for a broad range of community programs in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding areas of inter...

GrantWatch ID#: 196439

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes to Improve Access to the Outdoors

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Native American tribes, and special districts to improve access to outdoor recreation facilities. Funding is intended for planning activities in communities that do not have adequate access to outdoor r...

GrantWatch ID#: 204829

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits to Promote Health

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to promote health in eligible regions. Eligible projects include the improvement of walking trails, playgrounds and parks; and farmers markets, community gardens, healthy cor...

GrantWatch ID#: 216858

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Entities to Enhance Loca...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, K-12 schools, IHEs, and faith-based entities for community betterment programs. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, public safety, quality of life, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 218270

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218493

Grants to Connecticut CBOs for Initiatives to Benefit Residents and Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Connecticut CBOs for initiatives to benefit residents and strengthen communities. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of economic development, youth, and reentry for justice-involved individuals. Funding will be awarded to entiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 229701

Grants to Connecticut CBOs to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Connecticut community-based organizations for services and programs to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of youth, economic development, and reentry for justice-involved individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 229720