Sports & Recreation Facility Grants
Funding to build and renovate recreation facilities — playgrounds, ball fields, courts, pools, and community recreation centers. For parks and recreation departments, municipalities, and local agencies. Below are open opportunities with amounts, deadlines, and a guided application builder for each.
9 open sports & recreation facilities grants
9 grants on this page, worth up to $31.4M combined.
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The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27
openDepartment 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…
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Northwest Neighborhoods Parks & Recreation Fund
openOregon 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.
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Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) – Round 5 – Proposition 4
openDepartment 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: •…
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National Parks Business Plan Internship
openNational 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…
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Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year
openNational 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…
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Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI) – Recurring 5 Year Notice
openNational 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…
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Recreational Trails Program - General
openWashington 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.
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NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Grants
openNOVA 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.
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MCCF Grant Program: Recreational Requests of $5,000 or Less (Rolling)
openManistee 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…
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