1,267 Sports and Recreation Grants

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.

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Grants for Ohio Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, health, community and economic development, environment, recreation, and hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 147195
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Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Reduce Boat Sewage Discharge

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and government agencies to reduce the amount of sewage emitted from boats in coastal waterways in eligible regions. Funding is intended for outreach activities, programs to inform boaters about correct wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 153717
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Grants to Vermont Agencies, Marinas, and Boat Facilities to Install Pumpout Stations

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Vermont government and private marinas, shipyards, boatyards, and state and local government organizations to construct, operate, renovate, and maintain pumpout stations for recreational vessels. Applicants must contact program staff before starting an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 170463
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Churches, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Grant funds may be requested for projects and programs that have a positive impact on the quality of life for resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 173174
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Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations to benefit small communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community engagement and to build or expand sports and recreational facilities. Grant awards must be for a pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 229082
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 08/19/26

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
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Grants to Alaska Cities and Housing Authorities for Boat Harbor Infrastructure Improvements

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Alaska municipalities and regional housing authorities to improve and upgrade facilities in small boat harbors. Funding is intended for the expansion, major repair, construction, and maintenance of facilities throughout the state. The goal of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 172187
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline: 08/19/26

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191
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Grants to Maryland Local Governments to Improve Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Maryland local governments to improve outdoor recreational facilities and green space systems. Funding is intended to support capital projects to develop, enhance, or expand parks, green spaces, trails, playgrounds, and water recreation facilities in tow...

GrantWatch ID#: 174302
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Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits to Hire Youth Crews for Outdoor Projects

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Colorado municipalities, counties, local government subdivisions, special districts, and nonprofit land preservation organizations to hire crews for outdoor projects that provide public benefit. The goal of funding is to provide employment opportunities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190976
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Address Social, Health, and Human Service Needs

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to address the social, health, and human service needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovative programs in the focus areas of health, youth opportunity, and financial security. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 222482
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Grants to Kansas Organizations for Events and Activities that Encourage Overnight Tourism in E...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas organizations in eligible areas for projects, activities, and events that encourage tourism and overnight visits. Eligible projects are those that are designed to promote economic growth, particularly through overnight stays in loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 167331
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Grants to Michigan Organizations for Projects and Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Michigan organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen the workforce and to create projects within a broad range of interest areas, including education, health, the arts, disadvantaged yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 197909
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Healthcare Needs

Deadline: 08/20/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 219714
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Grants to California and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172387
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Grants to Oregon Local and Tribal Governments for Transportation Planning Projects

Deadline: 08/21/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants to Oregon cities, counties, tribal governments, government councils, and special districts for local transportation planning activities. Funding is intended to support planning projects that result in policy decisions related to land use and local transport...

GrantWatch ID#: 181220
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Grants to Nebraska Agencies, School Districts, and Tribes to Develop Recreational Trails

Deadline: 08/21/26

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, constructio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181532
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Grants to New Jersey Agencies for Recreational Programs for Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to New Jersey local government agencies to provide leisure and recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to improve the status of residents with disabilities in the broader society and to improve accessibility to recreatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181686
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In-Kind Training and Resources to USA Organizations to Advance Healing and Empowerment for Mar...

Deadline: 08/21/26

In-kind training, resources, and consultation services to USA organizations to advance healing and empowerment for marginalized youth. Funding is intended to expand programs that promote self-respect, self-awareness, and self-control for participants. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 184867
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for community improvement projects in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to cultural programs, schools, community action and neighborhood action committees, youth organizations, parks, and public librari...

GrantWatch ID#: 227696
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Grants to Minnesota Organizations for Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/23/26

Grants to Minnesota organizations for projects that benefit communities within the funder's service territory. Focus areas include youth, educational scholarship programs, cultural programs, environmental education, hardship relief, and activities to improve the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 228211

Grants to Illinois Schools and Community Organizations for Educational Enrichment Programs

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Illinois LEAs, community organizations, tribes, and other public and private entities for educational programs that improve student success. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants may be used to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 130091

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits or Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Women

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations or government agencies to meet the needs of women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects and programs that address issues that are important to women in areas including edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 176040

Grants to Oregon Landowners and Entities to Protect Wildlife and Improve Hunting Access

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Oregon landowners, landowner groups, government agencies, and conservation organizations to support environmental projects and improve access to hunting areas. Interested applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 180880

Grants to Florida Athletic Organizations to Support Programming and Activities for Youth

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support access to recreationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grants for Massachusetts Organizations for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for projects that protect community resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the interest areas of community housing, historic preservation, open spaces, conservation, and recreat...

GrantWatch ID#: 146143

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Schools for Projects that Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for projects that attract tourists to eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote and operate events and programs in the focus areas of nature, culture, and art. Applicants must hold eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 186312

Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of community services, education, youth, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217367

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Local Agencies, and Farmers' Markets to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital investments that support visitor-generating projects such as theaters, museums, trails, and other major c...

GrantWatch ID#: 140294

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Healthcare Programs and Youth Development

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to address healthcare issues and promote youth development in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs that assist underserved populations, children, and their families. Eligible applicants serve residents ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171700

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Services

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, community improvements, arts and culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 230858

Grants to Virginia Agencies and Tribes to Develop Outdoor Recreation Spaces

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Virginia government agencies and tribal governments to support the development of outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Funding is intended to support development, acquisition, and combination projects for a wide range of public outdoor recreation act...

GrantWatch ID#: 230895

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants and in-kind services to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for community activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include arts and culture, community programming and spaces, events, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148681

Grants to California Agencies for Outdoor Recreation Property Acquisition and Improvements

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to California local and state governments, Tribes, joint power authorities, and special districts to acquire, expand, and improve outdoor recreation areas and facilities for public use. The purpose of this program is to create new recreation opportunities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 164297

Grants to Arkansas Agencies for Outdoor Recreation Facility Improvements

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Arkansas municipalities and county governments to create and develop outdoor recreation facilities for public use. Funding is intended for project development, land acquisition, or a combination of both types of activities. Eligible types of facilities i...

GrantWatch ID#: 170472

Grants to Arkansas Municipalities and Communities to Enhance Public Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 08/28/26

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 ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 172849

Grants to New York Nonprofits, School Districts, and Municipalities to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and municipalities for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 174745

Grants to Arizona Neighborhoods for Community Building Activities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona neighborhoods in eligible regions for community building and improvement activities. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, services, and events that promote community spirit and engage local residents. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175866

Grants to Alabama K-12 Schools and Nonprofits to Enhance Sports and Arts Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to improve programs related to arts and sports. Funding is intended to introduce, enhance, and expand opportunities that promote student participation in athletics, arts, and music. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 176349

Grants to Tennessee County and City Governments for Capital Projects that Attract Tourism

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Tennessee city and county governments for capital projects that attract tourism to the state. The purpose of funding is to help communities develop tourism-generated economic impact by improving tourism assets. Eligible projects include stage and boat ra...

GrantWatch ID#: 182752

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofit Organizations for Community Needs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations for projects that address community needs and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of arts, education, health, public safety, and recr...

GrantWatch ID#: 190383

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Alberta individuals, organizations, or groups for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs, activities, events, and festivals that promote a sense of community and foster community involvement. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 192110

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that align with the core values of recreation, environmental sustainability, humanitarian efforts...

GrantWatch ID#: 219641

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Conservation and Stewardship

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sportsmen's organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation and stewardship. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address one of the following focus areas: wildlife m...

GrantWatch ID#: 227692

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract overnight visitors from outside a 50-mile radius, increase overnight st...

GrantWatch ID#: 231345

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance Recreational Experiences

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to enhance recreation and visitor experiences in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231611

Grants to Maryland Organizations for Sports Programs for Individuals with IDD

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Maryland organizations for sports programs that benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support adaptive athletics equipment and other expenses that promote access and participat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231660

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 161557

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits, First Nations, and Agencies to Support Inclusion in Athlet...

Deadline: 08/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177513

Grants to USA High Schools to Support Specific Sports Programs

Deadline: 08/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 216011
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