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Sports grants and recreation facilities grants to enhance the lives of girls and boys through physical activity and responsible sports, youth sports, wildlife sports, and community sports programs.

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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Service Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline 02/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community service programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that support outdoor educational programs, the arts, social services, and education. Applicant organizations must be located in and serve the re...

GrantWatch ID#: 213421

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline 02/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for educational, recreational, cultural, health, and social service programs that enhance the quality of life for underserved residents. Funding is intended to support programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 143298

Grants to Central Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote and Educate the Public About Rur...

Deadline 02/15/26

Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.

GrantWatch ID#: 159113
Upcoming

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofit Sports Organizations to Strengthen the Local Sports Sector in...

Deadline 02/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit sports organizations to build organizational capacity and improve the local sports sector in eligible locations. Eligible expenses include upgrading facilities, purchasing equipment, strategic planning, market research,...

GrantWatch ID#: 184826

Grants to USA Military Members and Veterans for Standardized Testing and Preparation

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA Military Members and Veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215862
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Fitness Research

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 216160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Athletic Performa...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for research related to athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for Doctoral students conducting research in the ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 216161
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators Employed at IHEs, Hospital...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researchers en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Employed at IHEs, Hospitals, and Research...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Directed Fitness Research

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for directed research related to fitness and athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage and support fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216164

In-Kind Support to USA High School Employees for Sports Equipment

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

In-Kind support to USA high school employees for sports training equipment. The purpose of funding is to provide high-performance athletic equipment to high school students for strength training. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 216165

Grants to USA Weightlifters and Weightlifting Coaches for Professional Development

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA weightlifters and weightlifting coaches for professional development opportunities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for education advancement courses that lead to certification. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 216166

In-Kind Donations of Professional Development Courses to USA, Canada, and International Fitnes...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

In-kind donations of professional development courses to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216167

Grant to a USA Law Enforcement Officer to Purchase Strength Training Equipment

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA law enforcement officer to purchase strength training equipment. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide a law enforcement officer with the tools needed to improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217384
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits to Send Youth to Day or Overnight Camps

Deadline 02/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to help defray the costs of camps for youth. Funding is intended to provide scholarships to attend either day camps or overnight camps. Eligible applicants can be camp owners or organizations that send yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 202495

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies for Public A...

Deadline 02/28/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and faith-based organizations, IHEs, agencies, senior centers, and cultural centers in eligible locations for public arts and cultural programming. Funding is intended to support public music concerts held between the months of June thro...

GrantWatch ID#: 186432

Grants to Indiana Noprofits to Enhance the Park System in Eligible Locations

Deadline 03/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the park system and park facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives that benefit residents and are not generally covered by county or city governm...

GrantWatch ID#: 182781

Grants to Ontario Nonprofit Organizations, Clubs, and Associations for Capital Projects to I...

Deadline 03/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit community organizations and associations, clubs, and sports organizations to improve parks and recreational facilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for large capital projects to expand, renovate, or develop new facilities. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 193748

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents in Eligi...

Deadline 03/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for communities in eligible counties. Priority funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit youth and involve outdoor activities. Eligible programs must serve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 192706

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline 03/31/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: healthcare, environment, heritage, culture, education, recreation, or other charitable purposes....

GrantWatch ID#: 136550
NEW

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Provide Services to the Community

Deadline 03/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to provide services to the community. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: recreation, sport, culture, parks, education, and the environment. Funds are intended for both existing an...

GrantWatch ID#: 150072

Grants to Florida Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Betterment Programs and Projects

Deadline 03/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Florida nonprofit community-based organizations to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Consideration will be given to programs that focus on areas including, but not limited to, strengthening community identity, diversity, youth d...

GrantWatch ID#: 170846

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline 03/31/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for local projects that focus on education, the arts, health, recreation, and general community benefit. Funding is intended to positively impact the local community. All projects must benefit the residents of...

GrantWatch ID#: 182747

Grants to Michigan Agencies, IHEs, and Private Facilities for Construction of Leisure Boating ...

Deadline 04/01/26

Grants to Michigan local governments, public IHEs, and private facilities for construction of leisure boating facilities. Eligible facilities accommodate boats at least 26 feet in length, are used by transient boaters, are open to the public, and are maintained through...

GrantWatch ID#: 143859

Grants to Missouri Organizations to Benefit Local Rural Communities

Deadline 04/01/26

Grants of $500 to Missouri organizations for projects that positively impact residents of rural communities in counties that are served by the funding source. Funding is intended to help organizations bring about significant and positive changes in their communities. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 180066

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Projects and Services that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 04/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and public entities for projects and services that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within a range of focus areas including, but not limited to, youth, recreation, aca...

GrantWatch ID#: 188206

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and First Nation Bands to Benefit Indigenous Populations

Deadline 04/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, and First Nations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to promote economic development and the health and well-being of local communities. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208486
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Agencies, Tribes, and Districts for the Development of Public Recreationa...

Deadline 04/26/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

Grants to Washington local and state agencies, tribes, and special purpose districts to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities including trails, parks, and wildlife lands. Applicants must submit a comprehensive plan prior to applying. Requir...

GrantWatch ID#: 137046
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Agencies and Tribes for Projects that Promote Outdoor Recreation

Deadline 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

Grants to Washington state and local government agencies, Tribes, and political subdivisions for land acquisition and development projects to enhance outdoor recreation. Applicants must submit a preliminary plan prior to submitting a full proposal. Required registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 137054
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Develop and Renovate Athletic Facilit...

Deadline 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and park districts to develop outdoor sports facilities. Funding may be used for land purchases, development, and renovation. Funding is primarily focused on developing facilities for youth. How...

GrantWatch ID#: 147288

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to benefit local residents. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and programming in the focus areas of education, culture, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179449
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Nonprofit Conservancies, Agencies, Districts, and Tribes to Conserve Habi...

Deadline 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26 LOI Date: 03/02/26

Grants to Washington state and local agencies, tribal entities, and nonprofit conservancies for environmental projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary plan and complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of land cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 189641
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Agencies, Tribes, Conservation Nonprofits, and Special Districts for Envi...

Deadline 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, tribes, nonprofit conservation organizations, and special districts for environmental projects. Funding is intended to support projects to purchase, restore, and develop local forests and forestland. Typical projects include la...

GrantWatch ID#: 191886

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Provide Support for Disadvantaged Children, Children with Spe...

Deadline 04/30/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of disadvantaged children and children with special needs, and to support cancer research, with priority given to specified locations. The primary intent of the funding is to support the education and care...

GrantWatch ID#: 220272

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Community Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline 05/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase participation in cultural, recreational, and sporting activities. Priority will be given to proposals that encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 165760

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit the Environme...

Deadline 05/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit the environment. Funding is intended to support projects to protect the ecosystem, conduct research studies on wildlife, and engage the local community in c...

GrantWatch ID#: 192323

Grants to New Jersey County and Municipal Government Agencies in Eligible Locations to Purchas...

Deadline 05/01/26

Grants to New Jersey county and municipal government agencies in eligible locations to purchase land for public benefit. Funding is intended to purchase and maintain land for a wide range of purposes, including public parks, recreational grounds, wildlife protection an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220326
NEW

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline 05/29/26 Conference Date: 06/03/25 LOI Date: 10/17/25

Grants to Georgia government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and recreation authorities for environmental preservation projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to protect lands that are essen...

GrantWatch ID#: 190202

Grants to Oregon Neighborhood Groups and Associations for Community Improvements in Eligible L...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon neighborhood groups and associations in eligible locations for community enhancement and improvement projects. Applicants must discuss their projects with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 138513

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Individuals for Outdoor Safety Education

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta registered charities and individuals to promote outdoor safety in eligible regions. Funding may be used to train and educate youth and outdoor leaders on risk avoidance, and to provide activities to facilitate communication among youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 139039

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Hold Events on Public Streets

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to hold events on public city streets in eligible regions. Funding is intended for recreational events that demonstrate the potential to attract tourists and participants from out of town. Funding is also intended for events th...

GrantWatch ID#: 139756
NEW

Grants to California Nonprofits. Agencies, and Tribes in Eligible Locations to Acquire and Imp...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes in eligible locations to ensure open spaces are available to residents. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding may be requested for land acquisition, improvements, or a comb...

GrantWatch ID#: 141961
NEW

Grants to New York Schools, Community Groups, and Faith-Based Organizations for Community Impr...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York schools, park associations, faith-based organizations, community groups, and neighborhood associations in eligible locations for community improvement projects. Funding is intended for activities that enhance local outdoor areas, recr...

GrantWatch ID#: 142635

Grants to British Columbia Amateur Sports Organizations for Sporting Events

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia amateur sports organizations/individuals to support sporting events held in eligible locations. Eligible events may be provincial, regional, national, or invitational. Funding will be provided based on the number of event part...

GrantWatch ID#: 142710

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Cultural Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and municipalities for programs in a range of focus areas that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that attract cultural heritage tourists to the region by creating a new t...

GrantWatch ID#: 142888

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Individuals, Groups, and School Groups for Nature and Recre...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations, individuals, groups, and school groups for nature and recreation projects in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested for scholarships for individuals interested in qualifying as volunteer naturalists, for a variety of projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143353

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Cultural, Recreational, and Educational Attractions

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cultura...

GrantWatch ID#: 145080
NEW

Grants to Arizona Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Develop or Enhance Recreational Trails

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Arizona government and tribal agencies and nonprofit organizations for recreation projects related to off-highway vehicle facilities and trails. All potential applicants must first speak with staff to discuss an applicant’s project before receiving permissi...

GrantWatch ID#: 147397

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Public Eve...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some part o...

GrantWatch ID#: 148969

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations a wide variety of human needs initiatives. Focus areas include community, education, church, athletics, and the arts, particularly music. Past recipients include, but are not limited to, museums, libraries, youth organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 149143
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