170 Minnesota Sports and Recreation Grants

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 ...

In-kind donations of insulin to USA and territories nonprofit diabetes summer camps. The purpose of the program is to ensure that children with diabetes up to age 18 will be able to enjoy a full camp experience. Requests will be accepted from nonprofit camps as we...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and recreation entities for tree conservation activities. Funding is intended for reducing the effects of the emerald ash borer through maintaining and managing trees, as well as community eng...

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 ...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for environmental and community projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and events in the areas of sustainable farmi...

Grants to USA organizations to mitigate anchor failure in climbing areas. Funding is intended for anchor replacement organizations and local climbing organizations for initiatives to replace bolts and fixed anchors on established routes. Proposals must demonstrate...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational and charitable programs and events with a potential benefit to area residents and the entire community. El...

Grants to USA high schools in eligible towns to upgrade their football fields. Multiple cash prizes will be awarded throughout the contest period. One grand prize winner will receive additional prizes and professional services. Applicants must be located in towns ...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to conduct research that will improve environmental conditions on golf courses. Funding is intended for research projects on topics such as water use and quality, pest control, sustainable turfgrass, landscape managem...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of community service, economic development, education, youth, and environment. Contributions will be...

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and Australia nonprofits, NGOs, schools, individuals, and other qualifying entities for projects that promote American security, commercial, and economic interests in Australia. Required registrations may take several weeks...

Grants to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase sports and recreational equipment. Funding is intended to promote active lifestyles among people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury. Grant funds may be used for any type of equipment that is designed fo...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. The goal of the funding program is to support project...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and high school and youth football organizations to promote the sport of football among young people across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach....

Grants of up to $8,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible communities for programs that benefit and serve young women and girls. Funding is intended to support impactful programs, projects, and capital expenses that ...

Grants to USA nonprofit groups 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, a...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible areas for community development projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the areas of education, culture, social services, wellness, recreation, enviro...

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....

Grants 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 for parks an...

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...

Grants to Minnesota schools in eligible areas to support a variety of activities. Funding is intended for innovative activities and may be used to purchase items related to academics, the arts, athletics, and other activities. Eligible schools are those located in...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth-serving organizations and schools to support rock climbing. Funding is intended for the purchase of rock climbing equipment that will provide a healthy activity and fitness opportunity for youth. Eligible applicants are in the c...

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 $1,000 to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to foster self-esteem and personal development through a wide range of activities. Funding is intended to support purposes such as leadership, cultural, art, and educational programs; outdoor and wilderness ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives to benefit the community. Funding is ended for projects and activities in the following categories: education, environment and recreation, community and culture, and human services. Eligible ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land trusts, government agencies, recreation clubs, trail associations, and tribes for projects related to land access and stewardship. Funding is intended for securing large tracts of land for the purposes of hunting, as wel...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions in eligible regions for community projects. Funding is intended for capital projects that create or improve community gathering spaces that are free and open...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, and individuals to promote education and lifelong learning in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address academic, athletic, and/or art le...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the health of children and youth. Funding is intended to support efforts that reduce participation barriers and promote inclusive opportunities within the running community. The purpose of funding is to...

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 early-career equestrian riders for professional development. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development of young riders who have not had experience competing with a senior team. Eligible uses of funds include training, travel, liv...

Grant of $5,000 to a USA young professional equestrian rider for expenses related to intensive training programs. Funding is intended to support a rider up to age 25 who is competing at the FEI CC12 level or higher in the eventing sport category. The mission of th...

Awards to USA individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the equestrian sport of eventing. In addition to a $5,000 monetary award, recipients will be honored at an annual convention. The award money is intended to assist recipients in furthering their w...

Grant of $5,000 to a USA professional equestrian rider for financial assistance. Funding is intended to support riders over the age of 26 who are struggling financially to participate in eventing competitions. Priority is given to riders who compete with horses th...

Grants to USA young adult equestrian riders for skills development. The purpose of the grant program is to assist young eventing competitors who are transitioning from the junior to senior levels. Funds may be used for expenses related to training, competing, educ...

Grants to USA individuals to follow equestrian pursuits. Funding is intended to support individuals interested in pursuing horsemanship programs, those training to become event coaches, and individuals seeking to qualify as event officials. Eligible applicants are...

Scholarship of $5,000 to a USA equestrian to upgrade their license. Funding is intended to offset the costs related to earning the next level of licensing, such as attending seminars and gaining necessary practical experience. This scholarship is for licensed offi...

Grants to central Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Past grants have supported organizations serving the community in the areas of nutrition, seniors, youth, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizatio...

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 ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for underserved youth and young adults. Funding is intended to support initiatives that promote school-to-career pathways for youth ages 14 to 24. Grants primarily provide flexible program sup...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for community benefit initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to youth, education, healt...

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 to USA families to mitigate costs related to having youth participate in golf. Applicants will need to demonstrate financial need and obtain a recommendation letter from a coach or other person who can vouch for the young athlete's skill and character. Athl...

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 to USA and territories state governments and Native American tribal governments to increase accessibility to recreational activities in underserved and urban communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several months to complete...

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 of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of ...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, including schools, fire departments, and agricultural societies, for projects and programs to address community needs in eligible regions. Priority areas of focus include disaster relief, environment, economic developme...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, sup...