11 Open Parks & Recreation Grants (2026): $32.4M Available

Department of Parks and Recreation

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to develop and maintain Recreational Trails and trail-related facilities for motorized Recreational Trail uses. This includes acquisition, development and rehabilitation of trails and facilities, construction and maintenance of trails, purchase…

Oregon Community Foundation

APPLICATION WINDOW: SEPTEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Eligibility: Grants for the capital development and renovation of parks and recreation facilities in Northwest Portland.

Forest Service

Federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities, and nonprofit organizations that are qualified to acquire and manage land may apply for up to $1,000,000 for the fee simple acquisition of private forest land in portions of the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin. Projects…

Department of Parks and Recreation

Grant Description: Helps support the acquisition and development of new parks and the renovation or expansion of existing parks in critically underserved and climate-vulnerable communities. Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by December 17, 2026. Grant Amount per Application: •…

National Park Service

The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) goal is to jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the business management and operational health of our national parks and NPS programs. The internship program should: • Provide students with in-depth training…

Oregon Trail Community Foundation

Grant Deadlines: February 1 June 1 October 1 Eligibility: Applicants must be a public, tax-exempt organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, OR working with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent who can receive funds on your behalf. The foundation does not make grants to…

National Park Service

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). ORLP provides funding to 1) to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes in qualifying areas…

National Park Service

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for the Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI), administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The purpose of the program is to: 1) provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and 2) promote or support compatible land uses and…

Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office

Funding supports maintenance and renovation of trails that provide a "backcountry experience," for both motorized and non -motorized trail users. Education projects are also eligible.

NOVA Parks

NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Grants - Awards will be accepted and announced on a rolling basis. Eligibility: Title-I schools in Northern Virginia, to help cover costs for field trips to NOVA Parks parklands, including the Roving Naturalist Program.

Manistee County Community Foundation

Requests of $5,000 or less for recreational projects are considered on a rolling basis and funding decisions are typically made within 45 days. Amount: Requests of $5,000 or less Eligibility: Eligible applicants include tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, school districts, and units of…