966 Sports and Recreation

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and schools to benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in the focus area...

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 one of...

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for public cultural events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that fall within the categories of fine arts, history, nature and recreation, and lifestyle, culinary, and creative industries. G...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations to host or improve athletic events throughout the state. Funding is intended to encourage communities to attract and support sporting events that will positively impact the economy through participant spending....

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, exhibitions, tournaments, and events. The grant program seeks to promote and grow new sporting e...

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, tribes, clubs, businesses, organizations, IHEs, and school districts to improve outdoor shooting ranges that are open for public use. Funding is intended for costs and expenses related to construction projects. Indoor ranges and...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible areas to improve the quality of life and respond to the needs of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities wit...

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 ensure ...

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 for a ...

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, 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 ...

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to market events that promote tourism. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including media, studies, events, and festivals. Projects must attract out-of-town visitors and promote overnight sta...

Grants to Saskatchewan charitable and nonprofit organizations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address a wide range of community needs and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness. Eligible reg...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and public schools in eligible areas for activities that address community needs and enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of...

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 interest i...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit and disc-related sports organizations to promote youth participation in disc sports. Funding may be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to creating new teams, initiating new playing opportuni...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations that support local efforts to improve community life. The funding source prioritizes programs that cross economic, racial, and ethnic lines. Of special interest are projects focusing on public safety entities, animal rights...

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote health and wellness in eligible communities. Focus areas include nutrition and physical activity for children, increasing access to healthcare, and assisting needy residents. Programs must...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs in eligible counties for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to childre...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for recreational programs for children with special needs. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to a wide range of programming, including drama, dance, music, art, and recreation. Programs should be exclusively designed to...

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, and special districts for the development and renovation of facilities serving recreational boats. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to a final application. Projects typica...

Grants to Missouri units of government and public charities for educational and charitable initiatives that promote health and well-being for residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for program support, capital projects, and capacity building. Grants wil...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and public entities for programs that address the needs of residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended for activities and projects in a range of fo...

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, rec...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support activities and projects in the focus areas of arts and cultur...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for the implementation of major arts and cultural events and performances. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Additionally, certain applicants ...

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 include...

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 reflect the...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects to expand the recreational trail network in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that add additional miles ...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations 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. Eligible activities must benefit...

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs in the areas of health, education, and economic development in eligible counties. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff at least two months prior to su...

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, horses...

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 support th...

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 trail...

Grants to North Carolina local government agencies to improve pedestrian access to public waterways and beaches in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application before applying. Funding is intended for site improvement activities, maintenance projects, a...

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 a set of equipment, including lacrosse balls, sticks, cones, and goals, in addition to instruc...

Grants to Minnesota community 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, land acquisition...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote local tourism opportunities. Funding may be requested for activities that involve the preservation of the arts, historical restoration, and other activities that are likely to i...

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 transportation...

Grants to Utah agencies, OHV nonprofits, and tribal governments 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...

In-kind grants of sporting goods to USA 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. Successful applicants wil...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Certain applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, human services, histor...

Grants of up to $2,000 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 projects that promote accessibility and i...

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 injured w...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs addressing the needs of residents in eligible regions, with an emphasis on underserved populations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding may be used to cre...

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 their skills and provide networking opportunities and leadership train...

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, health...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that align with the core values of recreation, environmental sustainability, humanitarian, and foste...

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 involved in...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs that positively impact communities. Some applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that create and support recreational opportuniti...

Grants to Wisconsin counties and tribes for projects related to seasonal trails. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible uses of funding include development, maintenance, acquisition, repair, and restoration. Funding is ...