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.
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA high schools in multiple states to provide beverages for athletic departments. Funding is intended for the purchase of chocolate milk for a school's strength training program. Funds may be used to purchase chocolate milk through the a...
Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, amateur sports leagues, schools, and parks and recreation departments to improve the confidence and well-being of girls through sports. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is inten...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for programs that use physical activity to improve mental health. Funding is intended to support projects that engage participants in structured activities, demo...
Grants of $25,000 to USA schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities for capital projects to promote paddle sports. Funding is intended for the installation or renovation of pickleball courts in public facilities. The goal of the funding program is to inc...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, cycling clubs, individuals, and trail associations for projects to benefit cyclists. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to developing new miles of trails, attracting ne...
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 ...
In-kind grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits for trail development and organizational capacity building. Funding is intended to provide education and consulting services that strengthen trail systems and organizational effectiveness. Eligible proposals support pr...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Maryland and Virginia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and sports teams to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of community programs and youth-focused events in the service area of...
Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Jewish teens in eligible locations for participation in experiential programs in Israel. Funding is intended to enable youth to participate in an approved Israel trip. This program seeks to enhance a teen’s connec...
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. F...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, tribes, and agencies for capital projects that enhance recreational trails and trail-related facilities for motorized and non-motorized recreational uses. Funding is intended for trail maintenance, amenit...
Grants of $25,000 and equipment vouchers to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projec...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that address the needs of local children. Funding is intended to promote academic, athletic, educational, civic, social, and community-based activities that involve or bene...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that improve the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of community development, education, health an...
Grants to USA and territories non-federal entities to create therapeutic athletics programs serving veterans and current military personnel who have disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...
Grants of $1,000 to USA current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is intended to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences that are outside the rider's typical training plan. Exam...
Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for impactful community projects. Activities focusing on youth, the environment, or education will receive extra consideration. Applicants must be customers of the funding source. Examples of p...
Grants to USA sports medicine residency programs to train a resident focused on canine health. Funding is intended for the establishment of a residency position that is canine-focused; the program aims to increase the number of specialists who can treat working do...
Grants to USA qualifying youth sports leagues for initiatives to promote safety in sports. Applicants must complete a safety questionnaire and facility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for facility enhancements and defibrillators. The purpose of the f...
Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for sports-based exchange programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance cross-cultural understanding through sports and t...
Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to send professional athletes abroad for an exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote cross-cultural understa...
Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for a flexible sports exchange program that can be activated on short notice. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to activate a spec...
Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...
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 economic...
Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional achievements in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in...
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 nonprofit registered hockey associations for programs that develop the sport of hockey for young girls. Funding is intended for equipment, marketing, advertising, ice, and other expenses. The purpose of the program is to increase participation in hoc...
Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for preliminary research projects related to sports gambling. Funding is intended for research to address the relationship between athletes and sports bettors. The goal of the grant prog...
Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for research projects related to college sports gambling. Funding is intended for seed research projects that address risk factors, gambling behaviors, and protective factors among colle...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of recreation, historical and cultural preservation, and youth. Eligible organizations serve co...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations serving eligible regions for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for the focus areas of health and wellness, arts and culture, family, environment, and educational opportunities. Organizations must serve the r...
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 ...
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....
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 of $50,000 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 f...
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...
In-kind donations of drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations to be used as incentives and for community engagement. Applicant organizations must be focused on the environment, sports, music and arts, outdoor recreation, or a reduction in the use of single-use pro...
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 of up to $10,000 to Virginia organizations for athletic events that promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended for sports programs, such as competitions, tournaments, exhibitions, and events. The grant program seeks to promote and grow new sport...
Grants to USA top-tier athletes in eligible sports disciplines to further their development, training, and career success. Funding is intended to support ranking athletes who have earned a college degree and are working toward reaching elite international competit...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada individuals who have suffered severe injuries for adaptive equipment and expenses related to their recovery. Funding is intended for individuals who have been injured while participating in sports activities, veterans inju...
Grants to USA organizations to benefit Armenian youth in America. Eligible types of programming include camping, athletic, educational, and cultural activities. The purpose of funding is to promote connection and instill knowledge and appreciation of Armenian cult...
Grant of up to $25,000 to a USA or Canada investigator or investigative team to support orthopaedic sports medicine research studies. The purpose of funding is to encourage thorough clinical trials by providing startup seed or supplemental funding. Funding is inte...
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 l...
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...
Grants to USA and Canada investigative teams for research related to orthopaedic sports medicine. Funding is intended to provide seed money, startup funding, supplemental funding, or gap funding. The purpose of funding is to advance understanding of new or unique ...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of safety, recreation, and health; community service; and youth, education, and the environme...
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 app...
Grants of up to $500 to USA families of Coast Guard members to defray the costs of summer camp and various enrichment programs. Funding is intended to provide support to the children and families of active-duty Coast Guard members during the summer months. Familie...