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98 Grants for Sports and Recreation

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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98 grants found

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Private Organizations for Public Boating F...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, tribes, port districts, private organizations, and government agencies for projects that benefit public boating facilities. Funding is intended to develop, renovate, and maintain public boating facilities that target recr...

GrantWatch ID#: 175114

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs Serving Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/15/26 LOI Date: 04/30/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs serving local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include education, family, health and wellness, arts, culture, history, the environment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 171293

In-Kind Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Events

Deadline: 05/29/26

In-kind grants of city services to Florida nonprofit organizations to support recreational, cultural, and educational events in eligible locations. Grants are intended to provide assistance, such as facility rental, signage, permits, police services, and barricade...

GrantWatch ID#: 171744

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Businesses to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/04/26 Conference Date: 04/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit and for-profit tourism-focused organizations for projects and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a grant workshop before applying. Funding is intended to market and hold events...

GrantWatch ID#: 213919
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of At-Risk Military Veterans

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179275
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In-Kind Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits for Trail and Capacity Building Education

Deadline: 04/30/26

In-kind grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits for trail development and organizational capacity building. Funding is intended to provide education and consulting services that strengthen trail systems and organizational effectiveness. Eligible proposals support pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204141
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Foundations and Conservancies to Promote Conservation...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Impact Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 06/30/26 LOI Date: 05/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations serving eligible counties for community benefit projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application form. Funding is intended for the focus areas of health and wellness, education, family, environment, recreation, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222708

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Municipalities for Community Development Projects

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of $25,000 and equipment vouchers to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 195030

Grants to USA Non-Federal Entities for Athletics Programs for Veterans with Disabilities

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants to USA and territories non-federal entities to create therapeutic athletics programs serving veterans and current military personnel who have disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 180970

Grants to Central Florida Nonprofits and Schools to Promote Physical Fitness for Youth

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Central Florida nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that promote health and physical fitness in eligible counties. Special emphasis is placed on promoting and encouraging health and fitness for youth. Preference will be given...

GrantWatch ID#: 178159

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 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 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

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Children in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/21/26 LOI Date: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 179422

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Sports-Based Exchange Programs

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for sports-based exchange programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance cross-cultural understanding through sports and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 188396

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit for a Sports Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to send professional athletes abroad for an exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote cross-cultural understa...

GrantWatch ID#: 228323

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for a Flexible Sports Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for a flexible sports exchange program that can be activated on short notice. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to activate a spec...

GrantWatch ID#: 228324

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Enhance Youth and Educational Programming

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of $5,000 to Florida nonprofit community-based organizations to enhance youth and educational programming in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support general operations and specific programs. The grant program supports projects and activities that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173868

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Recreational Activities for Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Eligible expenses include registration fees, equipment, facilities, and housing. Priority will be given to programs that serve low-income or economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 153362

Award to a USA or Canada Public Health Official for Recreational Water Safety Contributions

Deadline: 06/01/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional achievements in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in...

GrantWatch ID#: 195859

Grants to USA Nonprofit Hockey Associations to Increase Participation in the Sport of Hockey b...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit registered hockey associations for programs that develop the sport of hockey for young girls. Funding is intended for equipment, marketing, advertising, ice, and other expenses. The purpose of the program is to increase participation in hoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220963

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Research on Sports Gambling

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for preliminary research projects related to sports gambling. Funding is intended for research to address the relationship between athletes and sports bettors. The goal of the grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 228521

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for College Sports Gambling Research

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for research projects related to college sports gambling. Funding is intended for seed research projects that address risk factors, gambling behaviors, and protective factors among colle...

GrantWatch ID#: 228522

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Public Cultural Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/12/26

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 industri...

GrantWatch ID#: 186314

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...

GrantWatch ID#: 215652

Grants to Florida Athletic and Arts and Cultural Organizations, and Youth to Support Programmi...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and youth 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Expand Safe Usage of Off-Highway Vehicles and Protect Access to Pu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177556

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents and strengthen communities. Focus areas include education, workforce development, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179420

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

In-Kind Donations of Drinkware to USA Nonprofits Supporting Community Benefit Activities in El...

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of high-quality drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations for use at events or as rewards. Requests are welcome from organizations that support sports and movement, the arts and music, environment and climate initiatives, outdoor recreation, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 202026

Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, Agencies, and Charities for Projects to Ben...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519

Grants to USA Organizations for Lighting for Recreational Areas in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children by making sports pitches more accessible and safer and extending the number of hours that children and...

GrantWatch ID#: 214776

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for environmental conservation activities. Funding is intended to manage, protect, and conserve lands used for public hunting; improve access to and amenitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 215382

In-Kind Donations of Drinkware to USA Nonprofits to be Used as Incentives and for Community En...

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations to be used as incentives and for community engagement. Applicant organizations must be focused on the environment, sports, music and arts, outdoor recreation, or a reduction in the use of single-use pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225479

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

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Promote Health and Wellness

Deadline: 07/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 217923

Grants to USA Organizations for Programs Serving Armenian-American Youth

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA organizations to benefit Armenian youth in America. Eligible types of programming include camping, athletic, educational, and cultural activities. The purpose of funding is to promote connection and instill knowledge and appreciation of Armenian cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 142791

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Archery Programs

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for archery programs. Funding is intended to support projects and plans related to archery at schools, IHEs, and sports clubs. The purpose of the grant program is to further the sport of archery and to inspire more people to l...

GrantWatch ID#: 153511

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915

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

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Grants or In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Safe Off-Road R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Related to Boating and the ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boa...

GrantWatch ID#: 203822

Grants to USA Middle Schools for After-School Athletics Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163705

Grants to USA Climbing Groups to Replace Failing and Outdated Equipment in Local Climbing Areas

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA anchor replacement groups and climbing organizations to support initiatives to replace inadequate fixed anchors on established routes in local climbing areas. Grant applicants will be expected to demonstrate both need and support from local community...

GrantWatch ID#: 183600

Grants to USA Organizations to Replace Anchors and Bolts in Climbing Areas

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA organizations to mitigate anchor failure in climbing areas. Funding is intended for anchor replacement organizations and local climbing organizations for initiatives to replace bolts and fixed anchors on established routes. Proposals must demonstrate...

GrantWatch ID#: 210094