Sports grants & recreation facilities grants to enhance the lives of girls and boys through physical activity and responsible sports, youth sports, wildlife sports, and community sports programs.
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public riding areas, and land conservation organizations to promote 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 conse...
Grants to USA hospitals in multiple states to host events for pediatric patients. Funding is intended to create a prom experience for teenaged patients who are too ill to attend a prom at school. The purpose of this program is to enable hospitalized teens to participat...
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 playgrounds, nature trails, animal shelters, school and community gardens, facemask do...
Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of wildlife protection, outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, and envi...
In-kind grants of sports equipment to USA schools and organizations to support sports programs for youth. Priority is given to programs that serve economically disadvantaged and diverse communities. The purpose of the grant program is to provide organizations with free...
Grants to USA schools for programs to support physical education. The purpose of the program is to introduce youth ages six to nineteen to the basic skills and rules of lacrosse, including shooting, passing, cradling, scooping, catching, and shooting. Grants are reserv...
Grants to USA sports organizations to create new or expand existing sports opportunities for girls and young women in underserved populations. The purpose of the grant program is to provide underserved youth ages six to nineteen with increased access to lacrosse. Eligi...
Grants to USA sports organizations for education and sports programs that benefit vulnerable youth. Funding is intended for youth-centered programming that fosters character-building, health, and academic success. The purpose of the program is to support lacrosse progr...
Grants USA organizations to support sports events and activities that benefit youth from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended for tournaments, clinics, play days, and camp opportunities. Grant funds may be used to support new or ongoing programs that promo...
Grants to USA sports organizations to increase accessibility for individuals living with physical and mental limitations and disabilities. Funding is intended to support projects that create tools to break down barriers to participation and increase opportunities for p...
Grants to USA sports organizations for youth activities in low-income communities. Funding is intended for programs that build character, improve health, and help youth strive for academic excellence. Grants are awarded to projects and programs that promote lacrosse pa...
In-kind grants to USA sports organizations to introduce youth between the ages of six and fourteen to a new sport. Successful applicants will receive a curriculum for coaches, equipment, and marketing materials in order to operate and promote the program. The purpose o...
Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit and for-profit organizations for recreational programs that benefit individuals on the autism spectrum. Funding may be used for programs in the following categories: summer camps, employment, physical fitness and...
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 $20,000 to USA public schools, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and sovereign tribal nations for capital improvements to recreational facilities. Funding is intended to reduce the expense of lighting systems in football facilities. The program is inte...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, and Tribal Nations to build or renovate local football fields. Funding is intended for capital projects to benefit football leagues, organizations, and their communities. Grants wil...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA high school and nonprofit youth programs for equipment and resources. The program is intended to ensure that youth and high school football players can play the game safely. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for youth and ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers 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 these...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for regional and local craft beer events. Funding is intended for in-person, virtual, or hybrid events that promote awareness of craft beer to new populations while creatin...
Grants to USA individuals to participate in horse riding events. Funding is intended for travel expenses and the educational development of a promising rider. The goal of the funding is to advance the skills, to inspire, and to expand the knowledge of developing riders...
Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The program is intended is to help communities promote physical activity, encourage all people to play together, and combat childhood obesity. Fu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual athletes with disabilities for costs related to participating in athletic and recreational activities. Funding may be requested to purchase equipment, attend competitions, or to cover costs associated with coaching an...
Grants of up to $500 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for programs to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for creative and innovative projects. Priority will be given to projects that address a specific need and involve the...
In-kind support to USA ski clubs to promote participation in cross-country skiing. This program focuses on both adult and youth skiers. The purpose of this program is to promote cross-country skiing as an energetic and fun activity that is part of an active and healthy...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children's health. Funding is intended for programs that increase the well-being of children and youth through physical activities. The goal of the program is to encourage and inspire youth ...
Grants to Maine government agencies, Tribes, and school districts to acquire or develop public outdoor recreational facilities. Applicants must request a site visit prior to applying. Funding is intended to foster and maintain a legacy of high-quality recreation areas ...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and tribes for activities to conserve forestlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support projects involving...
Grants of $1,000 to USA public middle schools and high schools in multiple states to support athletic programs that are in danger of closing due to reduced budgets. In previous years, grants have been awarded to provide equipment and uniforms for general-education stud...
Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, and district organizations to support the tourism industry's recovery efforts from the economic impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Required registrations take several...
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 and recreational activities and day trips. The goal is to provid...
Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for archery programs for youth. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases and range enhancements for organizations that provide archery programming for youth. The purpose of the grant ...
Grants to USA nonprofits, agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that increase rock climbing accessibility. Funding is intended to preserve and improve climbing areas across the nation. Applicants who have not been previously funded will be given priority.
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding. Funding is available to local, state, and national organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible r...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA high schools and preparatory schools to support safe and substance-free school events. Funding is intended to cover the expenses of school-hosted events that encourage healthy choices and substance-free celebration activities after graduat...
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 economically ...
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 memb...
Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine ...
Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. The funding source supports programs that provide opportunities for community re-integration for personnel ...
Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of uniforms and equipment. Eligible sports include, but are not limited to, football, basketball, baseball, softball, socc...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and cu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit society. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: education, literacy, democracy, civil liberties, environment, health, recreation, Jewish Community, and reproductive he...
Grants of up to $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals and organizations for programs that promote tennis among older adults. Programs may be for women ages 40 and older and men 45 and older. Eligible activities ...
In-kind grants to qualified USA coaches and instructors to equip new handball players with eye guards, balls, and gloves. Funding is intended to foster the development of new handball players and to respond to emerging local interest in the sport. If an application is ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for capital support, scholarships, and program support. Funding is intended for a range of health-related projects, including those that pertain to dental and oral health...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to increase access and participation in softball and baseball for youth. Funding is intended to support capital projects, educational activities, and softball and baseball programs for children and youth age elemen...
Grants to USA eligible youth athletic organizations to enhance programs and experiences for youth in sports programs. Priority will be given to applicants located in low-income areas. Funding is intended to help support and broaden programs that are high quality, attra...
Grants of $250 to USA individuals and organizations for projects to improve and maintain privately-owned or public trails used for off-road vehicles, as well as public parks, hiking trails, and nature preserves. Eligible projects may include trail clean-ups, trail expa...
In-kind grants of yoga mats to USA certified yoga teachers to increase access to yoga, particularly in underserved populations. Mats are provided and shipped free of charge to support service projects. Preference is given to teachers looking to expand or launch a yoga ...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers to complete a short-term research project addressing anti-doping and other performance-enhancing substances. If required for the project, applicants must have IRB approval prior to applying. Projects...