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.
Opportunity for USA students to participate in a program to inspire and benefit young people. Successful applicants are invited to an interview to present their unique stories on video. The purpose of the program is to discover and showcase the achievements of youth wh...
Grants to USA schools and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for expenses associated with the installation of shade structures. Grantees will also be provided with a perma...
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 land,...
Grants of up to $3,800 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote sports and recreational activities. Funding is intended to support tennis and polo, particularly among young athletes. Grants must be used to promote polo and tennis as sports, with an emphasis on young p...
In-kind donations of recreational equipment to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and government agencies. The goal of the grant is to increase exposure to pickleball by providing essential equipment, including paddles, balls, and nets. Program...
In-kind services to USA national parks for activities to improve collaboration in park-partner relationships. The purpose of funding is to increase coordination, enhance teamwork, and support smoother, more effective working relationships between parks and their nonpro...
In-kind donations of high-quality drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations for use at events or as rewards. Requests are welcome from organizations working to develop, enhance, and increase accessibility to parks, beaches, and green spaces. The funding source will dona...
Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...
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. Proj...
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 adul...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and small teams to carry out humanitarian projects that have an aspect of mountaineering. Funding is intended for projects to benefit local communities in places with a connection to the mountaineering community, whether domest...
Grants to USA and Canada dance studios and associations to support student participation in classes. Funding may be used to provide students with scholarships and educational opportunities, for facility improvements, and for activities that engage the community, such a...
Grants to USA park and recreation nonprofit organizations and agencies for children's sports league expenses. Funding may be used for existing or new programs. Funding is intended to offset the costs of seasonal soccer league operators and players. The purpose of fundi...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and CBOs for initiatives to promote education and sports for children in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve educational outcomes for children in grades K through 12. Eligible o...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA National Park Service programs, partner organizations, affiliated nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous Tribes for projects to engage families and youth in fishing activities in national parks. Funding is intended to build community con...
Contract for services to a USA contractor to conduct a needs assessment on eligible sites impacted by devastating fires in 2024. Funding is intended to evaluate damaged recreation sites for repair, reconstruction, or decommissioning. The eligible recreation sites are t...
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 as po...
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 applican...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean environments, and sport...
Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities to create safe bicycling environments. Projects can include giveaways, assessment surveys, educational opportunities, events, placemaking, and end-of-trip facilities. Fi...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and rehab and assisted living facilities for community programs and projects that benefit individuals with Parkinson's disease. Focus areas include mental health, exercise, and supporting care partner...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience outdoor sites. Funding is intended to support projects with both educational and stewardship facets. The goal of the program is to help students discover and e...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support music festivals that benefit the public. Funding is intended for free events that take place outdoors in public spaces and present professional musicians and performers. The festival must be open and acce...
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 educa...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA organizations for projects to expand eligible wheelchair sports programs. Funding is intended for a variety of programming needs, including but not limited to court time, coaching, events, tournaments, camps, and equipment. Priority is giv...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used for ge...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Louisiana and Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, religious congregations, and community foundations to support summer camp programs for children with special needs. Preference will be given to camps serving childr...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for sailing programs that benefit underserved youth. The purpose of the program is to afford disadvantaged young people between the ages of 9 and 21 an educational experience that will te...
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 learn ...
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 trips, o...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide entertainment opportunities for individuals with physical challenges. Funding may be used for events and experiences including, but not limited to athletic programs, recreational activities, day trips, and fun events. Th...
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 boating ...
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. Fundin...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International 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 submitti...
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. Funding is intended to enhance student-athlete training and produce champ...
Grants to USA weightlifters and weightlifting coaches for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for education advancement courses that lead to certification. The purpose of funding is to encourage and enable the attainment of continuing education.
In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals for professional development. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professionals to enter the fitness industry. The chosen applicant will receive a variety of professi...
Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA law enforcement officer to purchase strength training equipment. Funding is intended to provide a law enforcement officer with the tools needed to improve their health and safety through enhanced physical training, including strength trai...
Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of firefighters. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of both volunteer and career firefighters. All applicants must be current members of the...
Grants to USA fitness professionals to purchase exercise equipment that will be used by disabled veterans. Funding is intended to improve the physical and mental well-being of members of the armed forces and veterans through strength training. All applicants must be cu...
Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of law enforcement. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of various members of law enforcement. All applicants must be current members of the ...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada orthopedic surgeons affiliated with nonprofit, private, and public institutions of higher education for research related to the prevention of sports injuries for youth. Funding is intended to support early-career investigators ...
Grants to USA research committees and communities of interest for baseball-related research projects. Applicants must be registered as members of the Funder's society. Funding is intended for programming that focuses on historical preservation, research dissemination, ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use of the...
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 incr...
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 environment, an...
In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submitting an application. ...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowledge fr...
Grants to USA nonprofit charitable organizations and qualifying associations to support the sport of ice hockey. Funding is intended to assist with programs, projects, and expenses that promote participation in the sport throughout the country. The purposes of the gra...