Parks and Recreation Grants for Nonprofits

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Albion Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 19, 2026

The Albion Community Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of the greater Albion, MI, area.

The MACI Youth Fund supports youth education opportunities designed…

Albion Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 19, 2026

The Albion Community Foundation strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of the greater Albion, MI, area.

The Rotary Charitable Fund supports organizations in the greater…

FCC Communities Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 20, August 19, and November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Grant Range:
$5000 - $40000

FCC Communities Foundation is an independent grant-making charity that supports community projects across England and Scotland. 

The Severn Waste Services Community Action Fund…

FCC Communities Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 20, August 19, and November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM

FCC Communities Foundation is an independent grant-making charity that supports community projects across England and Scotland. 

The Community Action Fund supports projects that…

Black Hawk County Gaming Association

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of intent: May 20 and September 22, 2026 and January 25, 2027
  • Applications deadline: June 22 and October 20, 2026 and February 22, 2027

The Black Hawk County Gaming Association supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in the Cedar Valley region of Iowa. The primary focus is on Black Hawk County, with…

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette

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Application Deadline:
  • Spring Grants: March 12, 2026
  • Field of Interest Grants: May 22, 2026
  • Fall Grants: July 29,2026
  • NOW Grants: Applications are accepted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis through November 30, 2026, or until funds are expended.

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Tippecanoe and the surrounding counties in Indiana. (Most grants are awarded to organizations that…

West Vancouver Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The West Vancouver Foundation supports programs and projects that serve the North Shore community, including West Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Transformation Grant supports community…

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin

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Application Deadline:

Applications are accepted quarterly on the last Monday in February, May, August, and November.

Upcoming dates: 

  • August 25, 2025
  • November 24, 2025
  • February 23, 2026
  • May 25, 2026
  • August 24, 2026
  • November 30, 2026
Grant Range:
$100 - $100000

The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Wausau and Marathon County, WI, and the surrounding areas.

These funds support…

The parks and recreational spaces of our states and cities are often taken for granted. But these places often have an essential role in promoting mental health, physical activity and a sense of community. However, National Parks Services have been underfunded for some time, and this trend only looks to continue. This is where nonprofits can step in to try to pick up some of the slack.

These nonprofits can only do their work, of course, thanks to the generous funding provided by grants. These parks grants can be put towards a wide range of programs and initiatives. These could include the development and maintenance of local parts, expanding access to national parks, and promoting environmental awareness through park-based programs.

These grants can come from a wide range of sources. Examples traditionally included federal agencies such as the Land and Water Conservation Fund. There are also many private organizations in this space, such as the National Recreation and Park Association, and the Trust for Public Land. 

When drafting a parks grant proposal, it's essential that you accumulate relevant, local and accurate data. You need to clearly illustrate a lack of part services in your chosen community before outlining your nonprofit’s plan to address this. A good place to get started collecting data can be the Trust for Public Land. 

If you need more personal information on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start to browse a wide range of parks grants right here, all open for application.