Sports grants & 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 and Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community organizations to promote recycling efforts. Funding is intended to improve and expand recycling opportunities, including infrastructure and marketing activities, at major sports stadiu...
Grants to USA sports organizations to create new or expand existing sports opportunities for girls and young women in underserved populations. The purpose of the grant program is to provide underserved youth ages six to nineteen with increased access to lacrosse. Eligi...
Grants to USA sports organizations for education and sports programs that benefit vulnerable youth. Funding is intended for youth-centered programming that fosters character-building, health, and academic success. The purpose of the program is to support lacrosse progr...
Grants USA organizations to support sports events and activities that benefit youth from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended for tournaments, clinics, play days, and camp opportunities. Grant funds may be used to support new or ongoing programs that promo...
Grants to USA sports organizations to increase accessibility for individuals living with physical and mental limitations and disabilities. Funding is intended to support projects that create tools to break down barriers to participation and increase opportunities for p...
Grants to USA sports organizations for youth activities in low-income communities. Funding is intended for programs that build character, improve health, and help youth strive for academic excellence. Grants are awarded to projects and programs that promote lacrosse pa...
In-kind grants to USA sports organizations to introduce youth between the ages of six and fourteen to a new sport. Successful applicants will receive a curriculum for coaches, equipment, and marketing materials in order to operate and promote the program. The purpose o...
Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries...
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...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, and district organizations to support the tourism industry's recovery efforts from the economic impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Required registrations take several...
Matching grants totaling $900 to Minnesota schools and community organizations to offset the cost of field trips to a state park. Funding will cover half the cost of transportation to the park. Funds are intended to help kids and adults experience the outdoors and prom...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota and South Dakota organizations and groups in eligible locations for community betterment activities. Funding is intended to support projects and events such as town festivals, community gardens, park upgrades, and other activities th...
In-kind grants to USA organizations, agencies, and businesses to promote water safety. The purpose of this program is to make life jackets available for boating and other water activities, at no cost. Grantees will receive life jackets as well as flyers, signage, a man...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations, other nonprofits, local governments, and educational institutions in eligible counties for a range of arts-related activities and projects. Funding is intended for projects such as exhibits, productions,...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide entertainment opportunities for individuals with physical challenges. Funding may be used for events and experiences including, but not limited to athletic and recreational activities and day trips. The goal is to provid...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the safety of waterways throughout the country. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take over four weeks to complete. Funding is intended to reduce the number of accidents, injuries, an...
Grants of up to $12,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based institutions to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Program areas include arts and c...
Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience historic sites and parks. Funding is intended for in-person or distance learning activities. Grant funds can be used towards program f...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and social enterprises for health and fitness initiatives. Funding is intended for projects addressing healthy aging, such as preventative health support, prevention of non-communicable diseases, communit...
Grants to Minnesota government agencies to maintain and enhance outdoor trails for recreational purposes. Funding is intended for the development, preservation, and improvement of a variety of trails for motorized and non-motorized use. Grant funds may also be used for...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and charitable entities to provide educational resources and extracurricular programming for children in grades K-12. Areas of focus include arts and culture, youth sports and recreation,...
Grants of up to $500 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for archery programs for youth. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases and range enhancements for organizations that provide archery programming for youth. The purpose of the grant ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers 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 these...
Grants to USA nonprofits, agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that increase rock climbing accessibility. Funding is intended to preserve and improve climbing areas across the nation. Applicants who have not been previously funded will be given priority.
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding. Funding is available to local, state, and national organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible r...
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 $5,000 to USA researchers affiliated with educational institutions and/or research governing bodies for research related to fitness and health. Funding is intended to support research that aligns with the funding source's mission to assist people in living he...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA high schools and preparatory schools to support safe and substance-free school events. Funding is intended to cover the expenses of school-hosted events that encourage healthy choices and substance-free celebration activities after graduat...
Grants to Minnesota cities, townships, and counties for property development and acquisition projects that benefit the community in public areas. Funding is intended for the purchase, creation, expansion, and refurbishment of spaces for public enjoyment. Eligible proje...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public riding areas, and land conservation organizations to promote 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 conse...
Grants to Minnesota municipal and county governments to develop recreational trails in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the development and acquisition of trail facilities that are considered to be of statewide or regional significance. Eligible trails ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, recreation, health, social services, arts, culture, and community....
Grants of up to $30,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal government entities in areas served by the funding source for activities that benefit local residents and attract visitors. Funding is intended for high-impact heritage, arts, cult...
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 playgrounds, nature trails, animal shelters, school and community gardens, facemask do...
Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 for a wide range of recreational, sports, and arts activities. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, funding will be provided for technology equipment and technology access in addition to the funding source's...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for activities that benefit local youth. Activities must support or serve youth in the areas of sports, volunteerism, arts, and education. The project in need of funding must be located in a ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and units of government in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for local residents and visitors. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, senior enrichment, youth activities, leisure an...
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 $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 Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit youth and older adults. Funding is intended to support programming and organizational expenses that enhance the lives of middle school and high school age youth and senior citizen...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, universities, 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...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible regions to bring needed services to the community. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of society, culture, and leisure; education; public issu...
Grants to Minnesota government agencies in eligible regions for the enhancement and expansion of recreational trails and parks. Funding is intended to support restoration and development projects as well as related land acquisition to improve existing trails and parks,...
Grants to USA anchor replacement groups and climbing organizations to support initiatives to replace inadequate fixed anchors on established routes in local climbing areas. Grant applicants will be expected to demonstrate both need and support from local community memb...
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 South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Focus areas include youth, environment, arts, recreation, and community betterment. The purpose of this program is to support large-scale projects ...
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 toward sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program is ...
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...
In-kind donations of playtime products to USA nonprofit organizations and schools in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Successful applicants will receive innovative play materials with custom-built loose parts that stimulat...
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...