1,179 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 Ontario Registered Charities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative projects in the areas of arts and culture, community, education, environment, health, and soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 145725

Grants for Ohio Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/15/26

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

Grants to California Schools and Organizations for Educational Projects Serving Children

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California schools and youth-serving organizations in eligible locations for educational enrichment projects. Funding is intended to support engaging learning experiences and projects that work to narrow the achievement gap. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 153502

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Agencies for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, community servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 155288

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Recreational, Sports, and Cultura...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 163128

Grants to Saskatchewan First Nations and Non-First Nations Charities for Projects that Benefit...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan First Nations and non-First Nations charitable organizations for economic and community development projects that benefit First Nations communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165205

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Be...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, volunteer fire departments, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Priority will be given to projects offering material ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167393

Grant to Kansas Youth Baseball Players and Teams to Participate in Organized Leagues

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Kansas youth baseball players in eligible locations for financial assistance to participate in organized leagues. Funding is intended for applicants who would otherwise be unable to participate due to financial limitations. Eligible applicants are locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 171557

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Community Groups to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and community groups for programs that benefit people with disabilities. Funding is intended to help people with physical disabilities by increasing access to programs in the following areas of foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 173055

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and First Nations Settlements for Capital Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and First Nations and Métis Settlements for capital projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourage local economic growth and to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 177499

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of L...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, civic affairs, arts and culture, health, and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 177646

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and For-Profits to Strengthen the Local Economy

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit organizations to strengthen the local economy in eligible locations. First-time applicants and programs must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of small business promotio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178408

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for community programs. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: literacy, science, education, the arts, and animal cruelty prevention. Requests for capital support of playgrounds and public p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178431

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Entities, Faith-Based Organizations, and Colla...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofits, government and public entities, faith-based organizations, and collaborative groups for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. First-time, collaboration, and faith-based applicants must contact staff prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179036

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Offset Municipal Property Tax and Rent

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit, faith-based, community, and recreational organizations in eligible locations to offset the cost of property taxes and rent paid instead of taxes. Funding is intended to assist organizations that serve people with disabilities and seniors...

GrantWatch ID#: 181451

Grants to Alberta Community Associations in Eligible Locations for Community Events and Progra...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Alberta community leagues in eligible locations to support community events and programs. Priority will be given to activities geared toward families and children. Grant funds may be used to support volunteer training, new programs, special event activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 182631

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185601

Grants to Kansas Individuals in Eligible Areas to Promote Youth Participation in Sports

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Kansas individuals and teams in eligible locations to benefit youth who want to participate in sports. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist local youth who are interested in playing softball but l...

GrantWatch ID#: 194341

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Eligible Communiti...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for community development programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects that include, but are not limited to, beautification projects, buildin...

GrantWatch ID#: 194897

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects to Serve Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects to serve local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new and existing initiatives and capital projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, health and wellness, family, and envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 195857

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government entities to respond to critical community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for infrastructure improvements and upgrades, and to address homelessness. Eligible applicants are l...

GrantWatch ID#: 196005

Grants to Alberta Community Organizations for Events and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta community organizations for events and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote community spirit. Eligible expenses include promotional materials, rentals, permits, hirin...

GrantWatch ID#: 204988

Grants to USA Military Service Members and their Dependents to Receive Equestrian Training

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is intended to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences that are outside the rider's typical training plan. Exam...

GrantWatch ID#: 208121

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Youth Across the State

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health and mental health, youth-focused football, access to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210466

Grants and In-Kind Technical Support to Utah Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Build Capacit...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants and in-kind support to Utah nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for planning and technical assistance to develop outdoor recreation. The purpose of the program is to assist with projects and services that build community capacity throug...

GrantWatch ID#: 212883

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Impactful Community Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for impactful community projects. Activities focusing on youth, the environment, or education will receive extra consideration. Applicants must be customers of the funding source. Examples of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212953

Grants to North Carolina and Virginia Nonprofits to Promote Health

Deadline: 05/15/26

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

In-Kind Support to Illinois Nonprofits to Promote Youth Sports

Deadline: 05/15/26

In-kind support to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote the game of baseball to enhance the quality of life for families and children in eligible communities. The mission is to channel a collective e...

GrantWatch ID#: 219543

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Youth Programming

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards to provide summer programming for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to providing...

GrantWatch ID#: 219644

Grants to USA Sports Medicine Residency Programs to Train a Resident Focused on Canine Health

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA sports medicine residency programs to train a resident focused on canine health. Funding is intended for the establishment of a residency position that is canine-focused; the program aims to increase the number of specialists who can treat working do...

GrantWatch ID#: 220899

Grants to USA Qualifying Youth Sports Leagues for Initiatives to Promote Safety in Sports

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA qualifying youth sports leagues for initiatives to promote safety in sports. Applicants must complete a safety questionnaire and facility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for facility enhancements and defibrillators. The purpose of the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228085

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Address Needs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, groups, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to address needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support in the focus areas of community, youth, medical assistance, emergency services, humanitaria...

GrantWatch ID#: 228102

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and charities for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects or services in various focus areas to meet identified community needs and promote co...

GrantWatch ID#: 228403

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Recreational Trails

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and tribes to improve trails for recreational use. Funding is available for trails that offer nonmotorized and motorized use, including horseback riding, hiking, snowmobi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228705

Grants to Florida and North Carolina Nonprofits for Activities Benefiting Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida and North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of healthcare, athletics, academics, and the arts. Funds may be used for programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228830
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Grants to Oregon Landowners, Agencies, and Conservation Organizations for Projects that Protec...

Deadline: 05/18/26

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
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In-Kind Donations of Sports Equipment to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and CBOs to Support You...

Deadline: 05/18/26

In-kind donations of sports equipment valued at $2,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, school programs, and CBOs in eligible regions to support softball for youth aged 9-12. Eligible nonprofits will receive a set of equipment that includes bats, batt...

GrantWatch ID#: 219539
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Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Art Installations Promoting Health

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for public art installations. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Priority is given to projects that promote healthy lifestyles and...

GrantWatch ID#: 228503
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Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 05/18/26

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 Alberta Businesses in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants to Alberta businesses in eligible locations for community improvement projects. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including programs, recreational facilities, community beautification, and placemaking. Businesses must be located in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227801
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Grants to Vermont Bidders for a Technical Study on the Recreational Use of Municipal Roads

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants to Vermont qualified bidders to conduct a technical study related to the recreational use of municipal roads in eligible regions. The purpose of this study is to address information gaps regarding the impact of recreational use on municipal roads in order t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228603
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Grants to Illinois Local Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Illinois local governmental agencies, school districts, park districts, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions of higher education for environmental projects in eligible areas. Applicants must pre-qualify before applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 167268
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Grants to Kansas Organizations for Events and Activities that Encourage Overnight Tourism in E...

Deadline: 05/20/26

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 Illinois Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Coastal Restoration and Conservation

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Illinois government entities, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for coastal restoration and conservation. Applicants must be pre-qualified before being approved. Funding is intended for projects that enhance coastal public access, the coastal-dependent e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228673
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Grants to Mississippi Municipalities and Agencies to Develop Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants to Mississippi government agencies and municipalities to provide public recreational facilities. Funding is intended to support projects to acquire land and develop outdoor sites and facilities. Eligible projects must be open to the general public. Emphasis...

GrantWatch ID#: 154192
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Grants to Saskatchewan Families for Arts and Cultural Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan families for cultural, artistic, and creative programming for children and youth ages 4 - 19. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts programs for chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 168827
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Grants to Indiana Administrators, Teachers, Parent Groups, and Students for Educational Projec...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana administrators, teachers, school personnel, parent groups, students, and student groups in eligible regions for educational projects. Funding may be requested for projects to take place within individual classrooms or entire schools, as well as m...

GrantWatch ID#: 177394
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and local government agencies for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of neighborhood improvement projects. Projects submitted for funding must...

GrantWatch ID#: 181053
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Grants and Vehicle Donations to Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Childr...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants and vehicle donations to Iowa nonprofit organizations that benefit disadvantaged and vulnerable children throughout the state. Funding is intended to support services in the areas of health and wellness; pathways to success; and access, independence, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 181214
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Grants and Loans to California Agencies and Entities to Upgrade Boating Facilities and Marinas

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants and loans to California government agencies and private entities for projects that improve boating facilities and marinas. Funding is intended to support repairs and enhancements of boat launching ramps and boarding floats, as well as associated parking are...

GrantWatch ID#: 197533