Discover grants for sports and recreation programs. Funding supports sports leagues, athletic equipment, and fitness programs. Additional grants promote physical activities, health and wellness, summer camps, and access to recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Filter this list of sports and recreation grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities for athletic equipment, fitness programs, or recreational facilities. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for leagues, schools, and community organizations.
In-kind donations of insulin to USA and territories nonprofit diabetes summer camps. The purpose of the program is to ensure that children with diabetes up to age 18 will be able to enjoy a full camp experience. Requests will be accepted from nonprofit camps as we...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations in eligible regions to enhance the community and respond to local needs. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Applicants must serve re...
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 ...
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...
Grants to USA high schools in eligible towns to upgrade their football fields. Multiple cash prizes will be awarded throughout the contest period. One grand prize winner will receive additional prizes and professional services. Applicants must be located in towns ...
Grants to USA institutions of higher education to conduct research that will improve environmental conditions on golf courses. Funding is intended for research projects on topics such as water use and quality, pest control, sustainable turfgrass, landscape managem...
Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and Australia nonprofits, NGOs, schools, individuals, and other qualifying entities for projects that promote American security, commercial, and economic interests in Australia. Required registrations may take several weeks...
Grants to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase sports and recreational equipment. Funding is intended to promote active lifestyles among people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury. Grant funds may be used for any type of equipment that is designed fo...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consideration...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits be more effective, efficient, and self-sustaining....
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. The goal of the funding program is to support project...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area and nearby communities. Consideration will be given to proposals in the areas of education, recreation, human services, health and medical, environmental aw...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and high school and youth football organizations to promote the sport of football among young people across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach....
Grants to USA nonprofit groups 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, a...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building projects and initiatives that will improve organizational...
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....
Grants to Indiana individuals and organizations in eligible areas for projects that promote youth involvement in sports and fitness programs. Funding is intended to help youth participate in athletic and recreational programs. The fund aims to provide additional a...
Grants 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 for parks an...
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...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth-serving organizations and schools to support rock climbing. Funding is intended for the purchase of rock climbing equipment that will provide a healthy activity and fitness opportunity for youth. Eligible applicants are in the c...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and capital campaigns that address community needs. Applicants requesting support for a capital campaign are asked to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Projec...
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 re...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and activities to benefit the local community. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address a range of issues and community needs. Applicants may ...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects to address community needs and interests in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to education, environment, conservation, youth, and...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and agencies for programs and projects that provide services and positively impact the lives of residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to a youth sports team, a food and clothing basket, a religio...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana organizations and groups for projects and activities that benefit eligible communities. Previous grant recipients include animal welfare groups, schools, organizations benefiting seniors, fire departments, and sports teams. Eligi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land trusts, government agencies, recreation clubs, trail associations, and tribes for projects related to land access and stewardship. Funding is intended for securing large tracts of land for the purposes of hunting, as wel...
Grants of up to $2,400 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and neighborhood associations to promote and enhance bicycle and pedestrian mobility in eligible locations. Funding is intended to advance people-powered mobility options, such as walking, roll...
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 spen...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to address health and wellness needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance access to healthcare, provide early childhood support, prevent violence, and mor...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the health of children and youth. Funding is intended to support efforts that reduce participation barriers and promote inclusive opportunities within the running community. The purpose of funding is to...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and services that enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, youth, civic affairs, community development, env...
Grants to Indiana PreK-12 teachers and administrators for educational programs that enhance classroom learning in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement classroom projects that are innovative, designed to stimulate learning, and help educators meet s...
Grants to USA individuals to participate in horse riding events. Funding is intended to support the education and development of competitive riders. Grant funds may also be requested for specific travel expenses. The purpose of this program is to educate, inspire,...
Grants to USA early-career equestrian riders for professional development. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development of young riders who have not had experience competing with a senior team. Eligible uses of funds include training, travel, liv...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA young professional equestrian rider for expenses related to intensive training programs. Funding is intended to support a rider up to age 25 who is competing at the FEI CC12 level or higher in the eventing sport category. The mission of th...
Awards to USA individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the equestrian sport of eventing. In addition to a $5,000 monetary award, recipients will be honored at an annual convention. The award money is intended to assist recipients in furthering their w...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA professional equestrian rider for financial assistance. Funding is intended to support riders over the age of 26 who are struggling financially to participate in eventing competitions. Priority is given to riders who compete with horses th...
Grants to USA young adult equestrian riders for skills development. The purpose of the grant program is to assist young eventing competitors who are transitioning from the junior to senior levels. Funds may be used for expenses related to training, competing, educ...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including bu...
Grants to USA individuals to follow equestrian pursuits. Funding is intended to support individuals interested in pursuing horsemanship programs, those training to become event coaches, and individuals seeking to qualify as event officials. Eligible applicants are...
Scholarship of $5,000 to a USA equestrian to upgrade their license. Funding is intended to offset the costs related to earning the next level of licensing, such as attending seminars and gaining necessary practical experience. This scholarship is for licensed offi...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for summer programs and activities benefiting children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for enrichment programs that are low-cost or free and serve local youth between the ages of 4 and 24. The grant se...
Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizatio...
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 ...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and public entities for tourism-related projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for cultural, recreational, educational, and entertainment events and attractions that are open to the public and aim...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for underserved youth and young adults. Funding is intended to support initiatives that promote school-to-career pathways for youth ages 14 to 24. Grants primarily provide flexible program sup...
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...
Grants to USA families to mitigate costs related to having youth participate in golf. Applicants will need to demonstrate financial need and obtain a recommendation letter from a coach or other person who can vouch for the young athlete's skill and character. Athl...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for grants to address health and...