985 Sports and Recreation

Grants to Arizona government and tribal agencies and nonprofit organizations for recreation projects related to off-highway vehicle facilities and trails. All potential applicants must first speak with staff to discuss an applicant’s project before receiving permissi...

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some part o...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations a wide variety of human needs initiatives. Focus areas include community, education, church, athletics, and the arts, particularly music. Past recipients include, but are not limited to, museums, libraries, youth organizations...

Grants and in-kind support to California nonprofit organizations and businesses in eligible areas for family-oriented events. Funding is intended for events that offer family entertainment, themes, and activities. In addition to monetary awards, applicants may also app...

Grants to Indiana organizations and educational institutions for a range of community and educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, human services, health, youth development, recreat...

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, CBOs, sports organizations, and individuals for athletic training programs that further advance the skills of athletes, coaches, and officials in the community. Funding is intended for programs that focus on the key areas of ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects, programs, and events that benefit local community members in eligible locations. Funding is intended for health and wellness initiatives. Eligible applicants must be located ...

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 of up to $250 to Ohio nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects that promote tourism, businesses, events, and attractions in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourism and overnight stays through the use of marketing materials. Project...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit, community, and faith-based organizations for community service projects, activities, and events that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop parks, open spaces, and commu...

In-kind grants of transportation vouchers to British Columbia nonprofit sports organizations and individual athletes to travel to sports events. Funding is intended to assist youth with travel to international sports events, national championships, Western Canadian cha...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nurses, teachers, in-school professionals, and nonprofit organizations in eligible school districts for innovative educational programs that promote healthy lifestyles for youth and their families. Applicants must contact the gran...

Grants of up to $250 to Florida neighborhood associations, homeowner associations, and business associations in eligible locations for community gatherings, special events, and celebrations. Qualifying events will deepen a sense of community and foster neighborhood pri...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit charities, educational organizations, and government agencies in eligible regions for programs that improve the quality of life for area residents. Projects may fall into one of the following categories: recreation, community improvement, c...

In-kind donations to Michigan nonprofit organizations for fundraising, civic events, or charitable purposes. Organizations will receive memorabilia from a local sports team. The purpose of the program is to support charitable organizations statewide. Requests are only ...

Grants to South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to benefit the local community. Focus areas include youth, environment, arts, recreation, and community betterment. The purpose of this program is to support large-scal...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire nonprofits and government agencies for education projects and efforts to improve search and rescue operations. Eligible expenses include equipment, group training, and public education. The grant program assists organizations tha...

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 Nova Scotia sports coaches to assist in covering the costs of training initiatives and certifications. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the initiative and the coach’s ability to assist coaches and athletes at all levels within the prov...

Grants to Nova Scotia individual sports officials for costs associated with training programs and certifications. Applicants will be evaluated based on the coach's ability to assist provincial sports systems at all levels, and on the quality of their initiative. Applic...

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 ...

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and parks and recreation departments in eligible locations for arts-related programs that benefit the local community. Funding is primarily intended to be one-time funding for new arts initia...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington neighborhood groups, business groups, community organizations, and informal groups for small-scale community improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff to discuss projects prior to applying. Fu...

Grants of up to $1,000 to California TK-12 public school teachers for one-day class field trips to benefit low-income schools in eligible counties. Funding is intended to provide new experiences for children and may be used for food, transportation, and admission fees....

In-kind grants of tickets and merchandise from a local sports team to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible communities. Interested applicants may submit requests for signed memorabilia, as well. Requests must be submitted a minimum of thirty days before the plan...

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address unmet needs in communities in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, health and wellness, social and civic services, arts and culture, and/or recreation. The Foundation i...

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Fields of interest include health, education, arts and culture, recreation, human services, community and civic programs, and religion. Examples of eligible r...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects and services that promote diverse cultural activities and community events, support community cohesi...

Grants to Alaska associations, corporations, and individuals in eligible regions to encourage youth participation in advanced-level competitions. Funding is intended to defray unanticipated costs for events, travel, or purchases. Eligible individuals and programs are l...

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations for programs that serve vulnerable individuals, people in crisis, and children in eligible counties. Applicants must complete a questionnaire prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide direct services to local resid...

Grants and in-kind product donations to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in states where the funding source does business for programs focusing on diversity and inclusion, youth safety, community development, and environment and land access. Eligible...

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address children’s needs in eligible communities. Examples of funded programs include support for youth clubs, bike helmet purchases, and scholarships to local camps. Proposals where funds...

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...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and community agencies for programs to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding may be used to establish or expand programs, address community needs, or build community capacity. Eligible projects benefit Park...

In-kind donations to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and charitable community groups in eligible regions for tickets to local professional baseball games. Decisions will be based on the applicant's mission, the indi...

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and schools for youth programs and enrichment activities related to skating in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities designed for youth ages 18 and under who might otherwise be unable to attend skating events or...

Grants of up to $500 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups for unexpected, one-time, or emergency needs that will benefit local residents in eligible locations. The Foundation awards grants to organizations providing programming in the areas...

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, Jewish Community, and reproductive health and rights. Som...

Grants to Iowa organizations for projects, events, and attractions that increase tourism in eligible locations. The purpose of this program is to support activities that attract overnight visitors and encourage local economic activities. Funding is intended for market...

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for programs related to health and wellness. Priority funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of healthy eating and exercise. The goal of the Foundation is to facilita...

Grants to Wisconsin schools, youth groups, community centers, treatment facilities, camps, and clubs in eligible locations for gardening programs. Funding is intended for the purchase of supplies and materials for outdoor and indoor gardening projects. Eligible applica...

Grants to Saskatchewan and Alberta nonprofit, charitable, and Aboriginal organizations in eligible regions to sponsor events that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support organizations that focus on one of the following sectors: health and well-being, sp...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in focus areas including arts and literacy, health and human ser...

Grants of up to $400 to Yukon nonprofit organizations and extracurricular high school groups to support participation in athletic, recreational, and arts events. Funding is intended to assist with the travel costs associated with competing or participating in events in...

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 ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to promote the arts and environmental conservation. Applications are invited for projects involving music, theater, art, parks, green spaces, and wildl...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit educational institutions, clubs, and groups in eligible locations to cover the costs of landscape architectural drawings. Funding is intended to aid in the development of area parks, pathways, open spaces, and natural areas i...

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations serving eligible locations for projects and programs to benefit the community. Funding is intended to meet the recreational needs of local children and families. Proposals should address or improve infrastructure or programmati...

Grants to Yukon First Nations governments, rural recreation departments, and local groups to promote active lifestyles and opportunities for physical activity in rural communities. Eligible expenses include facility rental, wages, supplies, materials, and healthy snack...