Sports grants and 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, municipalities, schools, chambers of commerce, and other groups for waste reduction and recycling projects in parks systems throughout the country. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is i...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia schools for initiatives that promote health and wellness in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement a program or strategy that supports students' mental health, nutrition, and well-being during the school year. Eligible a...
Prizes and in-kind support to USA Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs to support business endeavors. Funding is intended to provide support and guidelines to businesses in one of the following categories: healthcare, media and entertainment, technology, consumer products ...
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. Grants are for projects with primarily recreational va...
In-kind donations of training services to USA park and recreation agency professionals to enhance youth programs. Leading national training organizations will focus on coaching the agency staff to ensure that all who interact with young people are equipped with skills ...
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 benefit c...
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 and wel...
Grants to Virginia parks and recreation departments and sports organizations for sports and recreation events in eligible communities. Funding is intended to promote sports tourism through athletic tournaments and events that will generate the greatest return on invest...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit diverse communities and reduce racial discrimination and disparities. Proposal are accepted in the following focus areas: safe communities, health and wellness, and workforce development. Funding is inte...
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. Examples ...
Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to organize professional development exchange programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to provide support for individuals with disab...
Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Jewish teens in eligible locations for participation in experiential programs in Israel. Funding is intended to allow youth in grades 9-12, who would be otherwise unable to afford to travel, to participate in an approved...
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 injured w...
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 of up to $5,000 to Virginia organizations for marketing activities that promote the equine industry throughout the state. Funding is intended to support traditional media, including, but not limited to, website development, events, contractual services, printed ...
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, impr...
In-kind donations of sports equipment to Georgia community organizations and schools that serve low-income children. These donations are intended to increase participation among school-age youth in fitness and recreation programs by providing them with access to sports...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia organizations in eligible regions for athletic events to promote and increase tourism. Eligible events may include a wide variety of games and sports events that draw overnight tourists and enhance local quality of life. Events must ...
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 USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives that enhance outdoor recreation and improve the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that make a signifi...
Grants to USA schools districts and high schools to provide athletic programming and mentoring for student athletes. Funding is intended for the creation and support of a professional coach-mentor staff position in schools. The purpose of the program is to advance the ...
Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...
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 competitions ...
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 land,...
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. Proj...
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 residen...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia entities that host athletic events in eligible regions for marketing, promotion, and programming expenses. Funding is available for events such as exhibitions, tournaments, competitions, and other programs. The grant program is inten...
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 culture a...
In-kind grants of sports equipment to USA schools and organizations to support youth sports programs. Priority is given to programs that serve economically disadvantaged and diverse communities. The purpose of the grant program is to provide local organizations with fr...
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 of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...
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...
In-kind grants of sporting goods to USA organizations, teams, and community programs for lacrosse-related sports gear. Eligible applicants include physical education classes, community programs, and boys and girls field and lacrosse teams. Funds may be used for sticks,...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA sports organizations for expenses unrelated to equipment. Funding is intended to cover costs such as field rental, transportation, and other fees related to the sport of lacrosse. These funds should help a wider range of communities and in...
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 learn ...
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 incr...
Grants 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. Families from all Coast Gu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators 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 the...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible riding. Organizations can...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowledge fr...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating ...
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 as po...
Grants of $1,500 and supplies to USA snowboarders to promote amateur snowboarding in remote areas. Funding is intended to support splitboard expeditions of multiple days that may focus on a tour of a region or a single summit or descent. Two separate grants are availab...
Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.
In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submitting an application. ...
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 Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community health initiatives and programs that create positive and sustainable change in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the health and well-being of residents. Eligible applican...
Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. Applicants may request funding for sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program is to ...
In-kind grants to USA municipalities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and schools in multiple states to support planning, designing, and building new playgrounds. The purpose of this program is to enhance low-income communities that do not have a playspace o...
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...