Virginia Department of Conservation Military LWCF Funds

Eligible projects include the acquisition of land and development of new outdoor public recreation facilities to serve the general public and military, located near a military installation or airspace, DCR said. Projects must be within a REPI Partnership Opportunity Area. Eligible applicants are state agencies and local governments. Applicants must have a partnership with the Department of Defense military base in the potential project location. The minimum grant award will be $250,000, with a minimum total project cost of $5 million. All information can be obtained in the notice of funding opportunity posted to DCR’s website.

Crumb Rubber KY Derivative Grants

Grant funding comes from the Waste Tire Trust Fund, established in 1998 by the Kentucky General Assembly to receive fees collected from new tire sales. Applicants must provide matching funds equal to at least 25% of the project cost. Applications and supporting documentation are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on April 3, 2023, and should be emailed or mailed to the following:

California Parks LWCF Dept of Defense Funds

California State Parks today announced a grant opportunity to fund projects near military bases to acquire, or acquire and develop, lands for public outdoor recreation, and increase resilience to climate change through recreation. A total of $40 million is available, nationwide, from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) grant program. Eligible applicants include cities, counties, state agencies, and park districts and special districts with authority to acquire, operate and maintain public park and recreation areas. This funding opportunity is unique because the 50% match requirement for LWCF is covered through an agreement between the Department of Defense (DOD) and the National Park Service (NPS). This means that applicants do not need to provide match funding to receive grant funding from this program. For example, a project that requests $5 million can receive up to $10 million in funding; that is, $5 million from LWCF and $5 million from DOD for a total project cost of $10 million.

Ottumwa IA Legacy Foundation

The Legacy Foundation’s Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund was established in 2011 to support charitable intentions of the various 501(c)(3) not for profit organizations that serve to enrich the quality of life for the residents of the City of Ottumwa and Wapello County. Embedded in all that we do is a commitment to advance the health, education and community vitality for our citizens.

Summit Foundation NJ

For over 50 years, we have strengthened the community by building philanthropic resources and solutions to address local needs and make a meaningful difference in the lives of neighbors. As a community foundation, we help purposeful individuals, families, and organizations connect with causes that matter most to them. In the past 10 years, we have invested $10.3 million in the community through grants, scholarships, special purpose funds, and donor-advised distributions.

The Lutz Foundation

The foundation was established in 1995 after the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. C. Herbert and Anna E. Lutz. Herbert and Anna enjoyed living in Chester where they attended their church and participated as active members of various community organizations. Their last years were spent close to family and friends. Their purpose in endowing a foundation was to help fund community needs in the areas of education, health, welfare, and community programs. Each year, our mission is to reach as many lives and programs as possible. We desire that Herbert and Anna's legacy will continue to enrich our community as we fulfill our commitment to care and contribute to our neighbor's needs.

Together Outdoor Grants

Up to $10,000 grants, Outdoor recreation-related programming, events, and leadership development initiatives that benefit communities of color, LGBTQIA+, underserved regions, people with disabilities, and/or other intersecting minority groups.

Patrick Taylor Foundation

The Foundation is committed to bringing about more vibrant, healthy, resilient communities. It does this by supporting a variety of organizations that are having a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

Daniels Fund

Has a specific funding area for amateur sports. Has state-specific grantmaking approach that includes Colorado.

The Gates Family Foundation

Grant examples include: greenways and trail systems; urban public spaces and community gardens; and outdoor/indoor recreation facilities. Particular focus on environmental stewardship, increased public recreation access, and environmental leadership opportunities for young people.

The Brown Foundation

Our mission is to build, sustain, and enhance organizations that make Houston a stronger, more vibrant community. As a family-directed foundation, we selectively participate in distinctive grantmaking opportunities across Texas and beyond.

Frederick Upton Foundation

The Frederick S. Upton Foundation has three grant cycles each year. Deadlines are March 15, June 15, and October 15.

Carolyn's Kids Grant

Two $50,000 grants will be awarded to support children’s programming in the Benton Harbor, St. Joseph and/or Stevensville areas.

Seattle WA Park Community Fund

The Park CommUNITY Fund advances park equity in Seattle through a community-led funding process. The fund invests in large and small capital projects using participatory budgeting and equitable grant-making practices. Seattle Park District has allocated $14.8 million to the Park CommUNITY Fund for investment in Seattle communities between 2023 and 2028.

Patterson Family Foundation

The Patterson Family Foundation is a family-led foundation extending the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson. We strive to help lift up our rural communities through health care, education, economic opportunity, and beyond.

NC Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund

Matched grants from the NBPSCF are funded with revenue from the NC Education Lottery. Grant funds are available to eligible counties for construction of new school buildings and additions, repairs, and renovations of existing school facilities.

Connecticut Urban Act Grants

The Urban Act grant program is open to all municipalities designated as economically distressed, public investment communities or urban centers. Funds are provided to improve and expand state activities which promote community conservation and development and improve the quality of life for urban residents of the state.

Charter Foundation

The Charter Foundation uses its resources with the intention of improving the quality of life within the Troup County, Georgia & Chambers County, Alabama communities. We seek to assist non-profit organizations and programs that are working to improve our communities in thoughtful, creative, and meaningful ways.

Toro Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program

Grants to beautify, create and enrich outdoor environments of our neighborhoods and/or school grounds located in economically disadvantaged areas.

Round XIII Of New York Regional Economic Development Council Grants

~17 Playground, Turf, or site amenities projects throughout NY.

Baltimore Community Grants Program

The Baltimore County Department of Planning is establishing a Community Improvement Grants program to assist neighborhood and community-based organizations to implement physical projects in their communities, neighborhoods and business districts. Many projects will have been identified in their community plans or Sustainable Community Plans. Funds are not available for operating or program expenses. There will be a two-tiered structure to allow opportunities for smaller and larger projects: Initially, $200,000 will be set aside for smaller grants of $3,000 to $15,000. $1,000,000 will be set aside for larger projects. The larger grants can be from $15,001 to $100,000 and will require an additional review and approval by senior staff designated by the County Executive. A request for funding above $100,000 will require a meeting with, and approval to proceed, by the Director of Planning. Community organizations, non-profit organizations, and local Chambers of Commerce based in Baltimore County, including those organizations managing proposed projects in Baltimore County are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a 501(c)(3), (c)(4), or (c)(6) designation from the Internal Revenue Service and be in Good Standing with the State of Maryland. They must also have a bank account in its name or in the name of a fiscal agent. A screenshot showing the applicant is in Good Standing with the State of Maryland at time of application is sufficient and can be obtained here.

Union County NJ Kids Recreation Trust Fund

The mission of the Open Space Trust Fund is to assist in the execution of policy made by the Union County Board of County Commissioners to conserve open space, provide recreational opportunities, and to preserve historic sites.

Fairfax County VA Mastenbrook Grants

Individuals or groups can apply for capital development funds for local park projects. This is a flexible program which allows volunteers to match funds or provide in-kind services. The target maximum amount of grant funding is $20,000 per project, and matching funds cannot exceed 50% of the total project cost. Individuals or groups can apply for capital development funds for a local park project. Each individual or group may be approved for more than one project per fiscal year, as long as the combined amounts of the approved grant funding does not exceed $20,000.

CarMax Foundation

Over the past decade, the Foundation has invested $17.5 million to create 200 playspaces and counting across the country with the volunteer support of more than 12,000 CarMax associates.

REI Cooperative Action Fund

REI Cooperative Action Fund, a community-driven nonprofit that exists to provide support for nonprofit organizations across the country doing the deep and essential work to create a more equitable outdoors for everyone.

California Green Schoolyards Grant

The Planning Grant focuses on all planning aspects of the green schoolyards project. The goal of this option is to complete the plan for implementation of a Green Schoolyards project including preliminary site designs, environmental assessments

Phillip Graham Foundation

Fund’s mission has been to use its resources for the betterment of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. In the past, the Fund also worked to foster improvements in the fields of journalism and communications. Grantees include large, regional organizations as well as small, community-based groups; all share a commitment to our community.

Orange County FL Beautification Grants

The purpose and mission of our grant program is to provide direct funding to support and assist neighborhoods and organizations in improving the physical and social quality of their community. The grant program is designed to promote partnerships between citizens in the County, while working to beautify those neighborhoods. This is a non-matching grant program. Neighborhood residents, voluntary, nonmandatory dues collecting organizations, and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for grant funding up to $15,000

Oregon Local Grant Program

The Local Government Grant Program (LGGP) is a voter approved, State lottery funded grant program administrated by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Typically, the program awards over $5 million annually to qualified projects, and has awarded over $60 million in grant funding since the program began in 1999.

Michigan Public Gathering Spaces CDBG Funds

The 2023 Public Gathering Spaces Initiative (PGSI) funds improvements intended to increase usability, accessibility, and seasonality within new or existing community spaces on publicly owned property. By supporting the creation or expansion of public gathering spaces in low-and-moderate income (LMI) communities throughout Michigan, PGSI will create and enhance recreational places that will allow residents to gather, relax, celebrate, and commemorate. PGSI funds projects including, but not limited to, parks, town squares, playgrounds, amphitheaters, and farmer's markets.

San Diego CA Measure X

Measure X was a ballot initiative on the November 2018 ballot that increased Oceanside's sales tax 1/2 cent for a period for seven years, beginning on April 1, 2019. Measure X passed on November 6, 2018, with 55.7% of Oceanside's vote. Starting April 1, 2019, the sales tax rate in Oceanside is 8.25%.

Local Parks And Recreation Fund (LPRF)

The Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) provides grants to eligible local government entities for the purchase of lands for parks, natural areas, greenways, and recreation facilities. The funds may also be used for trail development and capital projects in parks, natural areas, and greenways. At least 60 percent of the funds allocated will go to municipal governments. $500,000.00 is the maximum grant any community may receive.

Eat Learn Play

We support children’s well­being through access to nutritious meals, quality reading resources and opportunities to play and be active ­because everyone deserves the chance to live a happy, healthy childhood.

Iowa Healthiest State

We partner with early care providers, schools, health care institutions, and parents, workplaces and community organizations to catalyze change for families in the places where we live, learn, work and play. The 5-2-1-0 Action Guide will walk your site through the steps to implement 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! at your site, including the resources below.

Virginia Preservation Trust

Established by the Virginia General Assembly in 1997 and administered by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF), the Open-Space Lands Preservation Trust Fund (PTF) provides grants for acquisitions, easements, rights of way, and other methods of protecting open space for farming, forestry, recreation, wildlife, water quality, and more. In most cases, a right, privilege, or interest in real estate must be conveyed to either VOF or a locality, pursuant to Virginia’s Open-Space Land Act, to be eligible for PTF funding.

Arkansas Outdoor Recreation FUN Grants

The FUN Park Grant (Facilities for Underdeveloped Neighborhoods) is a no-match grant that is administered through the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT). This grant is intended to help small communities in Arkansas develop public outdoor recreation facilities within their local parks. Funding for this grant is provided through a portion of the state Real Estate Transfer Tax.

California Outdoor Equity Grants

The Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP) improves the health and wellness of Californians through new educational and recreational activities, service learning, career pathways, and leadership opportunities that strengthen a connection to the natural world. OEP’s intent is to increase the ability of residents in underserved communities to participate in outdoor experiences within their community, at state parks, and other public lands. California’s available amount for OEP Round Two funding is $50 million. Round Two of OEP provides funding for California’s underserved communities which will continue to advance the goals of the “Outdoor Access for All” initiative championed by Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the Natural Resources Agency’s “Outdoors for All” initiative.

Iowa Rural Enrichment Grants

The Rural Enrichment Grant program aims to support small quality of life projects that will create meaningful results in rural communities. Developing quality spaces for people to want to live, work, play, and engage will support the vibrancy of Iowa’s rural places. Eligible projects must be open to the public and contribute to the vitality and engagement of the community. This grant program is a result of the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative’s 2018 Recommendations.

Andy Russell Foundation

The Andy Russell Charitable Foundation was created in March of 1999 with a mission and purpose of raising funds to primarily support services and programs focused on children’s needs, nutrition initiatives, veteran’s services, cancer research, and the Departments of Urology and Sports Medicine Concussion Program at UPMC.

Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust

The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Act (House Bill 606, 2022 Regular Session) was passed to establish a funding mechanism to encourage investment in outdoor recreation and conservation projects to state agencies with responsibilities therefor, and to expand the availability of these projects to counties, municipalities and nongovernmental entities, as defined by the Act.

PARC Bike Trail Grants Dane Wisconsin

The PARC & Ride Grant Program provides matching funds to develop new regional bicycle playgrounds or regional bicycle/pedestrian trails that are identified in the Dane County Parks and Open Space Plan or Bike Dane Initiative. The 2023 Dane County Budget includes up to $500,000 for eligible projects. The standard grant amount will be up to 50% of the project costs.

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Through our competitive grant programs, we fund programs and operations of qualified nonprofits working in the areas of health and well-being, civic engagement, education, economic development, environmental protection and arts and culture.

Community Foundation of Warren

In the last 5 years, the Community Foundation of Warren County has made distributions totaling over $10 million to local non-profit organizations and to scholarships for students attending colleges or trade schools. The organizations range from the Arts, to Communities, Schools, Youth/Families, Churches, and Health Care.

Rapides Foundation

Consistent with its mission to improve the health status of Central Louisiana, The Rapides Foundation’s Healthy Behaviors Initiative addresses the important health behaviors of tobacco prevention and control, substance and alcohol abuse prevention, healthy eating and active living.

Robins Foundation

A vibrant community enriches the well being of our families, draws residents and tourists to our city, builds community pride, and makes Richmond a positive and dynamic place to live. We invest in programs that enhance our region and are open to and benefit the entire community.

Will Naylor Smith Foundation

The Will Smith Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is committed to providing positive life experiences for children by partnering with other non-profit organizations that are focused on children and how to make their lives better in Texas, Hawaii and Africa.

Purina Trust Fund

From partnering with organizations that help keep people and pets together in times of crisis to promoting pet welfare causes, sustainable practices and sponsoring events that help bring people and pets together, Purina works to ensure our support makes a positive, meaningful difference.

Washington County Riverboat Foundation

The Washington County Riverboat Foundation is pleased to be a significant part of helping non-profit organizations and local governments complete important projects that make Washington County Iowa a better place to live and work.

Florida Outdoor Recreational Trails Program

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federal grant program funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and administered at the state level by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. RTP provides financial assistance for the development of recreational trails, trailheads and trailside facilities.

Chester County PA - Preservation Partnership Program

The Commissioners of Chester County, Pennsylvania offer two distinct grant programs that provide funding to municipalities and non-profit land conservation organizations to permanently preserve significant natural, recreational, agricultural, historic, and cultural land resources; enhance public access to those lands; provide public benefit; and implement County and municipal land use policies. The programs are administered by the Department of Parks + Preservation

Tennessee Inclusive Playground and Facility Grant

The department is providing up to $500,000 to local communities or nonprofit organizations to create inclusive parks, playgrounds, and other facilities. The goal is to provide opportunities for children and adults with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities to experience the physical, social, and emotional benefits of play alongside their peers without disabilities.

Exchange Place Alliance

In order to promote economic growth while also attracting new retail and businesses to the area, the Exchange Place Alliance will elevate the neighborhood through capital improvements, repairs and maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, and programming. Previously untapped sources of revenue will be utilized for improvements including the restoration of and upgrades to Exchange Place Plaza, Christopher Columbus Drive and other areas in the district.

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (“RIHEBC”) is a quasi-public agency that assists the state’s healthcare and private and public educational institutions in gaining access to low-cost financing for facilities construction and renovation. RIHEBC is proud to boast that we have assisted 76 different health and educational 501(c)3 institutions and 30 different municipalities and school districts with their mission-critical capital projects.

Hudson County Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund

The goals of the Trust Fund are: to provide accessible open space and recreation opportunities to all Hudson County residents; to link proposed and existing recreation and open space areas into a network accessible through a variety of transportation means; and to promote the development of park and recreational opportunities in low-moderate income neighborhoods.

William Penn Foundation

Arts, culture, and public space play essential roles in growing and fostering community. Our grantmaking supports programs and initiatives that ensure people across Philadelphia and the region benefit from inclusive, diverse, and high-quality public spaces and arts and culture experiences.

Pioneer Electric Grants

As a cooperative, concern for the community is one of our guiding principles. Operation Round Up is an example of people coming together and pooling their resources to accomplish a greater good.

Ralph Sheldon Foundation

The Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation provides funding in support of the arts, education, youth, health care, and the environment throughout southern Chautauqua County, New York

Republic Services Community Grants

The Republic Services Charitable Foundation helps strengthen the communities where Republic Services customers and employees live and work through volunteerism, monetary donations and in-kind services. Through its National Neighborhood Promise® Program, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, programs and projects that help revitalize neighborhoods. The Foundation helps support Republic Services' 2030 Sustainability Goal to positively impact 45 million people.

Republic Services Community Grants

The Republic Services Charitable Foundation helps strengthen the communities where Republic Services customers and employees live and work through volunteerism, monetary donations and in-kind services. Through its National Neighborhood Promise® Program, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, programs and projects that help revitalize neighborhoods. The Foundation helps support Republic Services' 2030 Sustainability Goal to positively impact 45 million people.

Consolidated Communications Fund

For 60 years, the Consolidated Communications Community Fund has given more than $6.5 million to non-profit organizations throughout southern Minnesota, with a focus on programs that enhance educational opportunities and provide critical community services. The Community Fund is a donor-advised fund, administered through the Mankato Area Foundation. An advisory board comprised of current, local Consolidated Communications employees directs grants and gifts from the Community Fund. In 2023, the Consolidated Communications Community Fund awarded 24 grants totaling $155,000. Grants are awarded on an annual basis, with our fiscal year beginning in March. All grant requests must be received by Dec. 1, 2023 for consideration in the next fiscal year. View the Community Fund Grant Guidelines.

Fulcrum Foundation

Utilizing our guiding principles, Fulcrum Foundation works with and supports community partners to address critical opportunities in the following areas of physical, intellectual, societal and emotional

Centene Corporation Grants

Since 2004, the Centene Charitable Foundation has sought to make a difference in the communities we serve by investing in innovative programs and services that embrace all populations regardless of ability, age, race or economic status. A central element of Centene's business strategy involves our focus on holistic wellness. That principle has shaped our approach to community investments, paving the way for Centene to continue its support of long-term and far-reaching initiatives focused on healthcare access, education, and social services.

Henderson Foundation

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for capital and beautification projects. Funding may be used for outdoor enhancement projects such as sculptural and architectural works, monuments, parks, buildings, and city streets. Grants are only made for projects that are accessible to the public and within Boston city limits.

Iowa Build with Bags

Grants of up to $2,000 to Iowa government entities and organizations to purchase recycled plastic items, including tables, benches, and playground equipment. The purpose of this program is to support plastic bag recycling efforts by promoting the purchase of products made from recycled plastic bags.

Maryland Community Parks Program

Maryland's Community Parks & Playgrounds Program invests in the future of established communities by developing and revitalizing parks and playgrounds statewide. With the support of the Governor and the Maryland General Assembly, a total of $84.9 million has been approved so far for 832 parks & playground projects for our communities across Maryland.

Reconnecting Communities Grants

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) discretionary grant program, funded with $1 billion over the next 5 years. It is the first-ever Federal program dedicated to reconnecting communities that were previously cut off from economic opportunities by transportation infrastructure. Funding supports planning grants and capital construction grants, as well as technical assistance, to restore community connectivity through the removal, retrofit, mitigation, or replacement of eligible transportation infrastructure facilities.

BNSF Grants

BNSF civic grants including organizations which are concerned with the environment and conservation, as well as local community issues such as crime prevention, parks and recreation, diversity and community development.

California Recreational Trails Program

The RTP is a state-administered local assistance program of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Within the State of California, the Department of Parks and Recreation is authorized to administer the program. Nonmotorized RTP Projects are administered by the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS). Motorized Projects are administered by the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR).

Evergy Hometown Grants

Get inspired! Here are just a few examples of potential projects: Improve a community space that helps vulnerable and underserved populations Host an environmental project such as a park and trail improvements Design a program to help stimulate workforce readiness or youth development.

Ford Fund

In cities and regions around the world where Ford does business, we work side by side with grassroots groups and local communities to advance equity and create economic opportunity. We prioritize working with historically disenfranchised communities experiencing limited or no access to educational and economic opportunities, critical services and care.

Foundation for the Carolinas

FFTC SUPPORTS THE WORK OF OUR AFFILIATES BY ENGAGING LOCAL LEADERS, MANAGING ENDOWMENTS AND FACILITATING GRANTMAKING. TOGETHER, WE PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES AND INVEST IN THE IMPORTANT WORK OF LOCAL NONPROFITS.

Kuni Foundation

We invest in organizations that advance the lives of individuals who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities, and their caregivers and families. Changing the systems, policies and programs that are outdated and not meeting the needs or aspirations of the community is critically important, and we have an investment track for advocacy related efforts. We take a nimble and responsive approach to grantmaking with a recognition that new ideas and prospective models could lead to critical breakthroughs that enhance the lives of individuals experiencing IDD. Eligible activities include education, advocacy, employment, the arts, and supported, inclusive or independent housing.

Trillium OR Community Benefit Grants

Trillium is excited to announce our Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2023 Community Benefit Initiatives. This RFP is designed to help providers and community stakeholders fund projects that drive healthcare quality solutions to improve the social determinants of health through community benefit initiatives. Proposed community-level interventions may support both Trillium Oregon Health Plan members and members of the larger community, and are focused on improving health outcomes, alleviating health disparities, and advancing health equity.

Healthy Jackson County Indiana

Healthy Jackson County is a collaboration of many organizations within Jackson County, Indiana to improve the health of our community residents. The organization focuses on three key areas: Improving Nutrition, Decreasing Tobacco Use, and Increasing Physical Activity.

Utah Regional Asset Grant

Projects offer economic opportunities, enhance quality of life, and provide social and health benefits. Outdoor recreation infrastructure projects include large-scale and recreation-based developments intended as a regional draw.

Simmons First Foundation

The Simmons First Foundation was established in 2014 to help give back to the communities that have been so vital to our continuing growth and success. Former Simmons CEO Tommy May leads the foundation and stewards its mission to improve the lives of children through programs that enhance education and healthcare. Additionally, the foundation has established an endowment to support environmental & conservation efforts.

Quality of Place Grants Covington KY

The goal of this program is to provide flexible funding, using a simple application process, to Covington businesses, groups of businesses, business organizations, residents, or resident-led neighborhood/community groups (either formal or informal) who have ideas on how to creatively enhance the physical appearance of our business districts and nodes and build on a sense of place through new works of public art, public gathering spaces, etc. Grants requests can be made for amounts between $1,000 to $30,000.

Southwest Indiana Regional Development Authority READI Fund

In May of 2021 Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) program, a $500 million initiative geared toward accelerating Indiana’s population growth by supporting regional economic development strategies focused on making Indiana cities and towns a magnet for talent.

Hartz Foundation

To enhance and improve the quality of life for people within the Hartz trade area by helping to fund projects. Hartz Foundation asks interested organizations to submit some brief information for review first. Based on the information submitted, the Hartz Foundation will invite organizations to submit a full application.

Mississippi Recreational Trails Program

The program provides 80/20 matching grants for public recreational trails. The program funds non-motorized and motorized trails of diverse and single use. For the current RTP funding cycle, projects that provide for non-motorized uses, the minimum grant award will be $8,000 and the maximum grant award will be $120,000. The grant award for motorized use projects may exceed the $120,000 limit, depending on available funds and motorized projects submitted. Applications submitted are for award in October, 2023

Mississippi Department of Health and Human Services

Rescue Fund based, Includes equipment and supply purchases made to respond to COVID-19. Equipment and supplies may be for indoor or outdoor use as long as they are needed to meet new challenges related to COVID-19

Greater Fostoria Community Foundation

Our mission is to build a permanent endowment to support community needs in areas such as human services, the arts, culture, humanities, economic development, civic affairs, education, health and social services. The GFCF addresses these community needs and opportunities by maintaining a broad grant program that is available to charitable organizations in Fostoria and surrounding townships. Because only a portion of earnings from the endowed funds are typically used for grant making, the GFCF provides a permanent resource to support efforts that improve the quality of life in our community.

McConnell Foundation

The Foundation’s external grantmaking program is accomplished through a partnership with the Community Foundation of the North State. Through The McConnell Fund at the Community Foundation of the North State, grant requests of up to $50,000 are accepted for projects that are in or for eligible nonprofit organizations in Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity and Tehama Counties

McConnell Foundation

The Foundation’s external grantmaking program is accomplished through a partnership with the Community Foundation of the North State. Through The McConnell Fund at the Community Foundation of the North State, grant requests of up to $50,000 are accepted for projects that are in or for eligible nonprofit organizations in Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity and Tehama Counties

Georgia Power Grants

Our charitable giving management coordinates our efforts to give back to the communities we serve. Strong preference is given to Georgia-based organizations and programs that seek to improve the quality of life for our state's residents.

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is your partner for good. Currently, over $6 million in grants a year are awarded to nonprofits and government entities whose work brings a better quality of life to the communities they serve. We trust in the power of partnerships to create a more positive and transformative impact, and we are honored to partner with great organizations across our region.

Walton EMC Empowerment Grants

Walton EMC offers educational grants to schools and classroom teachers for a myriad of uses that further instructional programs. Any public school located within Walton EMC’s service territory is eligible to apply. Private schools can apply as well if they are served by Walton EMC electric service. Applications are generally accepted during August and September with grants being awarded in December. Watch for a mailing to your school with details.

Utah recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant

The Recreation Restoration Infrastructure (RRI) grant funds the restoration or rehabilitation of existing and developed recreation areas and trails so the public can safely access them. RRI projects help alleviate the backlog of maintenance for outdoor recreation projects on public lands. Areas that receive the highest visitation are prioritized, including trails, campgrounds, day-use areas, and water recreation infrastructure.

Emporia Community Foundation

The Emporia Community Foundation (ECF) seeks to be a responsive and proactive community partner that works strategically to address existing and emerging community issues. Although our grants are modest, as a community foundation, we have through donor and other funds given away over $13.8 million since our inception.

Iowa Mini Grants

The Iowa Foundation for Parks & Recreation Mini Grants are to provide funding for leisure facilities, activities, events, or programs to promote and improve leisure opportunities and amenities for citizens in small Iowa communities.

Kentucky League of Cities Grants

The Kentucky League of Cities serves as the united voice of cities by supporting community innovation, effective leadership and quality governance.

Northampton County PA Livable Grants Program

The Livable Landscapes Grant Program provides grant opportunities for land conservation, ecological restoration, education, and municipal park rehabilitation and development in Northampton County

American Electric Power Grants

AEP's Community Relations goal is: "To support and play an active, positive role in communities where we live and work." Providing financial support to non-profit organizations within its service territories is just one way AEP works toward this goal.. Areas of service include Ohio, Texas, Indiana, West Virginia, Illinois

Cumberland County Land Partnership Grant Program

The Land Partnerships Grant Program provides financial assistance to municipalities and non-profit organizations for the purpose of agriculture preservation, natural resource protection, creation of parks, trails & greenways and planning and ordinance assistance projects.

Bernicks Family Foundation

Every year Bernick's awards $150,000 in grants back to the communities we serve, including Bemidji, Brainerd, Duluth, St. Cloud, and Willmar, Minnesota, and Dresser, Wisconsin. The projects chosen must be youth-oriented, focus on education or improve fitness and well-being.

Summit County UT Recreation Grants

Special sales tax approved by Utah State Legislature, 0.1% of sales tax within the County to be spent on arts and recreation opportunities within the County

Blue Cross Mississippi

The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation gifted elementary schools across the state with new 21st Century playgrounds. Studies show creating environments for children to experience unstructured play supports their physical health and increases their chances of succeeding in the classroom.

Oregon Parks Grants

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department provides both funding assistance and outreach to Oregon’s local communities through a series of grant programs. OPRD currently administers five recreation grant programs and five heritage grant programs, which combined give millions of dollars annually to grant project sponsors.

Dekko Foundation

Grantmaking in child and community development, focus areas in Alabama, Indiana, Minnesota and Iowa

New York Recreational Trails Grant

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses. The RTP is an assistance program of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In New York State, the RTP is administered by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP).

Alabama Land and Water Conservation Fund

The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, provides LWCF matching grants to States and local governments for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas. The LWCF was established by Congress in 1964 “…to assist in preserving, developing and assuring accessibility to all citizens of the United States of America of present and future generations…such quality and quantity of outdoor recreation resources as may be available and are necessary and desirable for individual active participation

Nebraska Recreational Trails Grants

The purpose of financial assistance through RTP is to provide recreational public trails and trail related development and restoration funding to political subdivisions in Nebraska. Private organizations, individuals, and corporations may assist the grant applicants on the project through their contributions of funding, but they CANNOT be the project sponsor or the financial passthrough. RTP is specifically to provide recreation trails, so transportation connections/commuter trails will be referred to Nebraska’s Transportation Enhancement program.

New Mexico Quality of Life Grants

The NM Department of Finance & Administration is pleased to announce the funding opportunity for NM Regional Recreation Centers and Quality of Life grant. $45 million is available for communities statewide to plan, design, furnish/equip and construct recreational projects. This funding exists to improve the quality of life for New Mexico residents by creating new or expanding existing regional recreational facilities. These recreational facilities are defined as any project that will contribute to the quality of life for regional residents. Some examples of these recreational facilities could be a community center, skatepark, rodeo grounds, picnic shelters, or structures that enhance public based recreational activities.

Blue Cross Kansas

The Healthy Habits for Life program is offering a total of $200,000 in grants to assist schools in promoting healthy lifestyle choices to their K-12 students. School nurses, physical education teachers, principals, health or family and consumer science teachers, or other administrators are encouraged to apply for funding that they may use during 2023.

Parsons KS Community Foundation

To improve the quality of life in the greater Parsons area by increasing opportunities for charitable giving, connecting donors to community needs and providing leadership on important community issues, now and for future generations.

Kansas Community Development Block Grants

The 2023 Annual Competitive Grant projects include focused project types for this funding year in the following categories and are awarded once a year on a competitive basis. Funding amounts are determined by beneficiaries with a max award of $600,000 for populations of 5,000 or less, and a max award of $750,000 for populations of 5,000 or more. The funding ceiling is calculated at $2,000 per beneficiary up to the maximum based on population. A 25% local match is required.

Gerstacker Foundation

The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation was founded by Mrs. Eda U. Gerstacker in 1957, in memory of her husband. Its primary purpose is to carry on, indefinitely, financial aid to charities of all types supported by Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Gerstacker during their lifetimes. These charities are concentrated in the states of Michigan and Ohio.

Strosacker Foundation

The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation of Midland, Michigan was established in 1957 by the late Charles J. Strosacker, one of the pioneers of The Dow Chemical Company, “To assist and benefit political subdivisions of the State of Michigan, and religious, charitable, benevolent, scientific or educational organizations.”

Rural Arkansas Community Grant

Applicants from incorporated towns of less than 3,000 in population and unincorporated rural areas are eligible for up to $15,000 in matching funds under this program. The match ratio on the program is 50/50. Communities wishing to apply for projects under the program must provide one half of the cost of the project as match. Match may be comprised of in-kind labor, in-kind materials or cash and must be available at the time of application. Applications for this program are accepted August through March of each year. Communities in the past have received funding for baseball/softball fields, community centers, walking tracks, park and playground equipment, pavilions, picnic tables, and library shelving

St Paul Foundation

We support work that addresses at least one of six areas of community vitality. Data and our experience suggest that the following elements play key roles in community health and vitality.

Missouri Foundation for Health

We established the Healthy Schools Healthy Communities initiative to address childhood obesity through prevention efforts in select areas. The work brings together schools, community organizations, businesses, parents, and residents to identify and advocate for changes that increase access to healthy food and physical activity where our kids live, learn, and play.

Nebraska Community Foundation

Consolidated group of funds benefitting several areas within the state.

Nevada Energy Grants

We are committed to supporting programs and organizations that address environmental concerns and help keep our communities' resources intact. Environmental programs and organizations that foster sustainability and stewardship, protection and restoration of wildlife and natural resources, enhancement of neighborhoods, and capacity building for nonprofit organizations will all be given consideration.

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Rocky Mountain Power. Our mission, through our charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of our communities.

Goodrich Foundation

Since 2009, the Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation has been providing grants to nonprofit organizations in the Birmingham community, the Black Belt, and the state as a whole to support a variety of programs. From education to the environment, from the cultural arts to neighborhood revitalization, the Foundation has distributed over $37,000,000 in grants to over 260 organizations whose work we are proud to support.

Joseph Bruno Foundation

A strong community that nurtures and supports all its families and children with access to opportunity, enrichment, and achievement.

Union Pacific Grants

Prioritize funding for direct services and efforts that build the capacity of organizations focused on the following causes within our local operating communities. Within each focus area, we aim to support programs and organizations working to advance the diversity, equity and inclusion of underrepresented populations within the local context and issue areas addressed.

Cliff Family Foundation

We have been proud to support hundreds of organizations that are working tirelessly to strengthen our food system, advance equitable community health outcomes, and protect the places we play by being stewards of our environment and natural resources. Our desire has been to leave the world a better place for our children.

Connecticut Communities Challenge Grant

CT Communities Challenge Grant Program's goal is to improve livability, vibrancy, convenience and appeal of communities throughout the state. The Program is intended to potentially create approximately 3,000 new jobs. It is DECD’s goal to allocate up to 50% of the funds to eligible and competitive projects in distressed municipalities.

LEAF Funding

The North Elba LEAF prioritizes projects that meet the mission of the fund and are catalysts for new programming or offerings for the community. LEAF grants are not intended to fund current iterations of programs for eligible organizations. This program is intended for one time project funding and is not for recurring annual expenses or operational costs. The committee agrees at the inception of LEAF to create a capital project fund; the total of this fund will be determined annually at an annual budget meeting.

William Stretesky Foundation

William Stretesky requested that a Private Foundation be created in his name to benefit Sedgwick County, CO and its residents. The primary goal to enhance and benefit the Sedgwick County Community and its residents.

Edwin Webster Foundation

The foundation normally meets twice a year, in the fall and spring and will consider requests for capital programs, special projects or operating income. It is the policy of the trustees to support charitable organizations that are well known to the trustees, with emphasis on hospitals, medical research, education, youth agencies, cultural activities, and programs addressing the needs of minorities.

Amelia Peabody Foundation

The primary mission of the Amelia Peabody Foundation is to increase the number, range, and depth of positive learning experiences available to materially disadvantaged young people living in the cities and towns of Massachusetts.

Virginia Land Water Grants

Virginia has received more than $80 million in assistance since the LWCF began. It has made more than 400 projects possible. The LWCF is a 50-50 percent matching reimbursement program. The grant recipient must be able to fund 100 percent of the project while seeking periodic reimbursements.

Montana Land Water Grants

LWCF has two parts, the "state-side" which funds state and local projects, and the "federal-side" which funds federal land purchases. Montana State Parks administers only the "state-side," the state and local portion of LWCF.

Iowa Land Water Grant Funds

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program is a federally funded grant program that provides match funds of 50% for outdoor recreation area development and acquisition. Iowa's cities and counties are eligible to participate.

Pasadena TX Neighborhood Matching Grant Program

Neighborhood initiated projects for betterment of the community, funds up to $7500.

PNC Trust

PNC's Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee funds grant requests that demonstrate a capacity and commitment to charitable service and enhance the quality of life for the people and their communities.

Virginia Get Outdoors Grants

Established in 2020, the Virginia’s Outdoors Foundation’s Get Outdoors (GO) program provides grants for projects that increase equitable access to safe open space in Virginia’s communities. Some examples of costs that can be covered include planning, capacity building, and infrastructure. The intent of the program is to serve as a flexible, adaptable tool to be used to address communities’ needs.

AEP Grants

The American Electric Power Foundation is funded by American Electric Power and its operating subsidiaries. The Foundation provides a permanent, ongoing resource for charitable initiatives in the communities served by AEP and initiatives outside of AEP’s 11-state service area.

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Rocky Mountain Power. Our mission, through our charitable investments, is to support the growth and vitality of our communities. In 2020, the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation awarded nearly $1.4 million to local nonprofit organizations.

West Foundation

The West Foundation supports the West of the Lake Gardens and awards grants to the arts and to humanitarian, cultural, or civic organizations centered in the Lakeshore area.

Rhode Island Community Development Block Grants

The State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is intended to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, expanding economic opportunities and creating suitable living environments - primarily for low/moderate income persons (those earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income.

ReBuild KC Grants

The City is offering residents and local organizations a unique opportunity to build better neighborhoods. The newly introduced ReBuild KC-Neighborhood Grants program will primarily use American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARP) to finance a variety of neighborhood improvements.

Wadas Foundation

The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation supports the joy of youth athletics. through the funding of sports programs targeted to youth in Oneida and Herkimer Counties. The Wadas Foundation seeks to give all youth the opportunity to experience and benefit from the teamwork, hard work and fun that sports provides.

Inclusive Healthy Community Grants

The IHC Grant Program is an initiative spearheaded by the Human Services’ Division of Disability Services to support communities and ensure that the voice and needs of people with disabilities are included in healthy community planning. The program was available to non-profits, local, county or municipal government agencies.

Park Pride

Park Pride’s matching grants, which range from $100 – $100,000+, enable communities in the City of Atlanta, City of Brookhaven, City of Tucker, and unincorporated DeKalb County to fund positive changes in their neighborhood parks. These dollars help groups fund capital improvements like new trails, signage, playground and exercise equipment, plantings, and much more!

Clean California Local Grants

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) developed the Clean California Local Grant Program through which approximately $296 million in funds will go to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces. Through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation.

Casey's Cash for Classrooms

Casey's Stores awarded $1 million to K-12 schools in several areas including physical equipment and play needs.

Clarksville-Montgomery Health Foundation

The purpose of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation (Community Health Foundation) is to support charitable, scientific and educational purposes designed to promote the general health of the residents of the City of Clarksville, the County of Montgomery, the five surrounding counties of northern Middle Tennessee, and Fort Campbell, KY.

Tanger KIDS Grants

The TangerKIDS Grants Program funds grants requested by teachers in the immediate communities that Tanger Outlets serves. Over $150,000 is awarded each year to schools within the Tanger Outlets markets.

Gray's Harbor Foundation

Established in 1994, Grays Harbor Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is known in our community for giving grants to other nonprofits in Grays Harbor County and for scholarships for Grays Harbor youth, but that is not our business. Our real business is helping people, families, groups, and businesses be philanthropic or charitable. We provide the administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to be involved at whatever level they wish, and to accomplish their charitable goals with their tax deductible donations that improve the quality of life in Grays Harbor.

Love Louisiana Outdoors/Rescue Funds

Our new parks program is Love Louisiana Outdoors (LLO), funded with CDBG-CV funds from the CARES Act. These funds can be used towards providing a suitable space for activities to encourage physical distancing and support social distancing guidance. This program is specifically focused on municipalities and parishes that have been determined to have a population of at least 51% low/moderate income persons, based on HUD Summary Data.

Iowa West Foundation

Our vision is a community where families want to live and businesses choose to locate because of its quality of life and standard of living. To accomplish this, the Foundation implements a grants program that addresses key strategic priorities in economic development, education, healthy families, and placemaking.

Ford Family Foundation

The Foundation makes grants to public charities and agencies predominantly benefiting communities in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, Calif. Our heritage comes from these communities and the men and women who created them.

Destination Iowa

Destination Iowa is a $100 million investment to bolster the quality of life in Iowa’s communities and attract visitors and new residents to the state. The new effort will provide grants to help communities move forward on transformational, shovel-ready attractions. Cities, counties, nonprofits and other organizations can apply for Destination Iowa grants from four separate funds: Economically Significant Development, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism Attraction and Creative Placemaking.

Parkland Acquisitions Fund

The PARC Program was established to assist cities and towns in acquiring and developing land for park and outdoor recreation purposes. These grants can be used by municipalities to acquire parkland, build a new park, or to renovate an existing park.

Blackhawk Gaming Grant

The Board of Directors of the Black Hawk County Gaming Association is interested in awarding grants that will make the Cedar Valley a stronger, better place to live. It places particular emphasis on proposals that enhance public facilities; create, replace or upgrade substantial capital items; or create new opportunities where none now exist.

Blue and You Grants

To achieve a healthier Arkansas population, where our citizens have timely access to useful information and needed healthcare services that enable them to lead healthier lives.

Oakland County Recreation Grants

The OCPR Grant Programs were created to assist local communities with planning, preliminary engineering/design, and construction costs directly related to park improvement and trail projects located in Oakland County.

West End Foundation Grants

The WEHF considers the following municipalities to be included in Marquette County’s West End. The cities of Ishpeming and Negaunee and the following townships; Champion, Ely, Humboldt, Ishpeming, Michigamme, Negaunee, Republic, Richmond and Tilden.

Minnesota Energy Grants

Minnesota Energy Resources supports initiatives for community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education and environment. The company matches its employees’ charitable giving to those initiatives.

Trillium Health Services

Trillium’s Play Together Accessible Playground grants have provided towns with the ability to build fully accessible, all-inclusive playgrounds for individuals with special needs and physical disabilities. Locations throughout eastern North Carolina now have 31, all-inclusive playgrounds, thanks to this grant from Trillium Health Resources.

Dekalb County Community Foundation

Through the Community Needs Grants program, the DeKalb County Community Foundation supports the charitable needs and efforts of nonprofit and public sector organizations throughout DeKalb County, Illinois.

Garrison Diversion Water Grants

Garrison Diversion believes in developing recreational opportunities that provide North Dakotans areas to enjoy our great outdoors. For this reason, Garrison Diversion dedicates two-tenths, or 20%, of its one-mill levy to our Matching Recreation Grant Program.

Charles County Tourism Grants

Projects that enhance county tourism objectives and or show evidence of fostering or strengthening partnerships with other county organizations,attractions or initiatives that enhance the quality of life for Charles County citizens and tourism visitors.

Montgomery County 2040 Implementation Grants

The Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program is intended to assist municipalities in making targeted physical improvements that achieve real progress toward the goals of the plan. The program focuses on supporting local projects that specifically further the goals of the county comprehensive plan and the plan’s themes of Connected Communities, Sustainable Places, and Vibrant Economy.

Otto Schoitz Foundation

The Otto Schoitz Foundation funds local organizations working to make the Cedar Valley the best place to live for people of all ages. In 1951, Mr. Otto Schoitz contributed a pacesetting donation that helped open the Charlotte Lee Schoitz Memorial Hospital. Through a partnership with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, that investment grew over the ensuing decades. Upon the hospital's ownership transfer in 2016, this independent foundation was endowed to improve the health and wellbeing of its community.

Spokane Cultural Events Grants

Funded by Rescue Funds, grants are meant to expand access for all City residents to a wide range of cultural experiences, support the resilience and sustainability of cultural events, and enhance the City’s overall cultural environment.

Moline Foundation

Grants are made to non-profit agencies located in The Moline Foundation community service area including the Quad Cities region of Scott County - Iowa, Rock Island, Mercer, Henry, Warren, Henderson and McDonough Counties, Illinois.

Philadelphia Local Share Account

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has established the Local Share Account (LSA) – Philadelphia program to distribute a portion of slot machine license operation fees from Category 1 or 2 facilities operating within the City of Philadelphia. Funds are available for economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community improvement, and other projects in the public interest within the City of Philadelphia.

Ariel Foundation

Founded in 2009 by Karen Buchwald Wright, as a private family foundation, The Ariel Foundation focuses on improving quality of life throughout Mount Vernon, Ohio. Through grant partnerships with local organizations committed to creating opportunities that provide for a better life for area residents, visitors to the community and future generations.

Outdoor Recreation Grants

OREC will be accepting applications for roughly $4 million in competitive funding for projects related to economic development and recovery in the outdoor recreation sector. Eligible entities include government bodies, nonprofits, colleges/universities, economic development organizations, and Indian Tribes. Playgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Partnership For Better Health

The Partnership for Better Health provides funding for grants and initiatives that improve individual health status and community health capacity through the use of evidence-based strategies and best practices.

Metro East Park and Rec Grants

MEPRD is offering three (3) grant opportunities for fiscal year 2023: the MEPRD Park and Trail Grant, MEPRD Community Planning Grant, and MEPRD Event Sponsorship Grant programs. These programs allow MEPRD to partner with other public entities for the purposes of improving parks, building trails and expanding recreational opportunities for public enjoyment throughout Madison & St. Clair Counties in Illinois.

William Paine Enhancement Grants

The William Paine Enhancement Grants are awarded on an annual basis each spring for major grant funding based upon identified district priorities, goals, initiatives, and needs. Dedicated to enhancing education for the benefit of all Ipswich Public Schools students, these funds are named in honor of William Paine, whose bequest of the Lands at Little Neck in 1660 to the Public School of Ipswich made everything possible.

Community Foundation of Monroe County

Thanks to the generosity of others, we’re able to offer grants to create lasting benefits to our community. Unless otherwise specified in the original fund agreement, the Community Foundation awards grants only to charitable programs and organizations which benefit the people of Monroe County, Michigan.

Community Foundation of Southern Indiana

The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana is dedicated to helping nonprofits improve the quality of life in our community. The Foundation’s unrestricted endowment (our Community Impact Fund) welcomes applications and project proposals from nonprofit and charitable organizations through the Community Grants Program. CFSI wants to help these nonprofit organizations fulfill their mission and meet the needs of our community by keeping the grant applications open all year.

Affinity Plus Community Grants

This grant is dedicated to MN 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations who share our mission of unlocking opportunities for all. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $15,000 for programs or initiatives that address at least one of our four focus funding.

Delaware Community Fund

Each year, the DCF awards millions of dollars in grants to support the work of nonprofits addressing Delaware’s greatest needs and opportunities, with an eye to building opportunity and advancing equity. Most DCF grants are from donor advised funds. Nonprofits are invited to apply for the grant opportunities on this page, including the DCF’s Community Impact Grants, which are funded by generous donors who believe in our work to build opportunity and advance equity in Delaware.

Operation Round Up

Operation Round Up® is a charitable program unique to electric co-ops, which is designed to provide financial assistance to worthwhile activities and community projects by “rounding up” members’ electric bills to the nearest dollar. The average donation of each participating Lake Country Power MN member is less than $6 annually.

Wilkes Medical Center Foundation

The mission of the Wilkes Medical Center Foundation is to provide financial resources to enhance the delivery of quality health care, thereby promoting improved health, individually and collectively, throughout the Foundation’s region. Grants are made annually to qualified organizations providing quality health care, health-related services and health prevention activities. The Foundation has a special interest in providing financial support for community health and wellness programs aligned with the community health assessment.

Pocono Mountains Community Impact Grant

Grant dollars will help fund a variety of projects intended to support and enhance the quality of the life in communities throughout Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon Counties of the Pocono Mountains.

Dayton Fund

We award grants to a full spectrum of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations – from social service to the arts to health and the environment – based upon worthy community efforts and the greatest community need. Generally grants are awarded to help launch new projects not addressed by existing organizations or to support special efforts of already-established not-for-profit organizations in the Dayton Region. The programs we consider for discretionary support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble and Warren (north) counties.

PGA Players Red Coats Grants

THE PLAYERS accepts grant proposals from nonprofit organizations who do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, military and veteran status, disability, sex, age, gender identity, orientation, or any other class protected by law, and - among other requirements - provide services aligned with THE PLAYERS priority focus areas: youth services, education, character development, health, wellness and sports and military support.

Surprise AZ Neighborhood Fund

The City of Surprise will provide small grants for the Neighborhood Grant Program to foster partnerships between the City and its neighborhoods each year. Through an application process, qualifying neighborhoods will receive funds for specific projects outlined in the application.

Indianapolis Neighborhood Grant Program

The City of Indianapolis Neighborhood Grants Program is designed to support the engagement, collective action, and increased development of all neighborhoods and neighborhood-based organizations. This program seeks to reinforce the strengths and assets within Indianapolis’ neighborhoods by providing financial resources for projects and activities that are designed to increase resident engagement, promote neighborhood action, and establish new and stronger relationships among neighbors, grassroots organizations, and other stakeholders.

South Carolina Parks Grants

The PARD grant program is a non-competitive reimbursable grant program for eligible local government or special purposes district entities, which provide recreational opportunities within each county. The actual grant awards are made on a project-by-project basis.

Wythe-Bland Foundation

The Foundation awards grants to organizations meeting its eligibility criteria in Wythe and Bland Counties. These projects include, but are not limited to, the following: • Projects that promote or improve the health of citizens in Wythe and Bland Counties • Projects that promote or improve the education of citizens in Wythe and Bland Counties • Projects that directly serve citizens unable to afford basic and essential services in Wythe and Bland Counties

Kubota Hometown Program

Kubota awards $100K Hometown Grants to applicants on an annual basis based on improving lives in hometowns.

Cerro Gordo Community Foundation

The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation will provide grants to improve life in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. We want to help develop communities that people want to live in, as well as to benefit rural areas of the county.

Consumers Energy Foundation

The Consumers Energy Foundation funds capital projects and provides program and operation support in alignment with our commitment to Michigan’s people, planet and prosperity. Our priorities include reducing poverty levels/ALICE numbers in Michigan by focusing on basic needs, education and workforce readiness; protecting/preserving Michigan’s land, water & air; and economic development by focusing on neighborhood revitalization, job growth, and arts and culture.

Straker Foundation

Straker Foundation supports Arts, Sciences, Education that have a positive impact on the lives of children, and endeavors that lead to a stronger community.

Volusia ECHO program

The Volusia ECHO program, generated by a grass roots initiative, resulted from a citizen approved referendum passed November 7, 2000. Volusia ECHO provides grant funds to finance acquisition, restoration, construction or improvement of projects to be used for environmental, cultural, historical and outdoor recreational purposes. For 20 years, ECHO helped Volusia County construct important cultural and outdoor recreational projects, save endangered historic buildings and provide environmental education projects.

Oregon Land Water Grants

Oregon opens LWCF grant cycle

USDA Community Facilities Grant

This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial or business undertakings.

Tobacco Settlement Endowment Grants

Healthy Incentive grants is designed to help cities, towns and municipalities adopt and implement best and promising practices for tobacco-free environments, access to healthy and nutritious foods, physical activity opportunities in an effort to improve the health, reduce risk factors for heart disease, strokes, cancer and improve quality of life for residents.

Michigan SPARKS Grants

Administered by the DNR, Michigan Spark Grants will support projects that provide safe, accessible, public recreation facilities and spaces to improve people’s health, introduce new recreation experiences, build on existing park infrastructure and make it easier for people to enjoy the outdoors. This grant opportunity is possible because of the Building Michigan Together Plan, signed in March 2022, which included the single-largest investment, ever, in our state and local parks. Eligible applicants must be local units of government or public authorities legally designated to provide public recreation, or regional or statewide organizations of such entities working together.

Odd Fellow and Rebekah Foundation

The mission of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Benefit Fund, Inc. is to promote a better quality of life for those who require support during times of hardship by providing funding opportunities available for programs, education and research that relates to improving the overall well-being of those who are in need according to the tenants of our order.

Accessibility for Parks Grants

The Accessibility for Parks (AFP) program provides $10 million for parks and recreation grants to benefit children and veterans with disabilities in North Carolina. Local governments, including some public authorities, are eligible to apply for the matching grants. The program is administered through the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation and the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.

Jacksonville Childrens Foundation

Grants are awarded to Jacksonville area organizations based on charitable and educational purposes. Since 1967, Jacksonville Children’s Foundation has given over one million dollars to projects ranging from classroom technology to playground equipment.

Murray Foundation

The Roy E. Murray Foundation Fund Grant for Youth seeks to support charitable organizations in the Quad Cities are that promote youth activities. Roy, the former President of Hiland Potato Chip Co., recognized the importance of leaving a legacy and meeting the needs of those in the community who needed help the most.

St Louis County Municipal Park Grants

Since the Municipal Park Grant Commission of St. Louis County was formed in 2000, it has awarded over $71 million in grant money to municipalities in St. Louis County. The grants have been used to fund park renovations and explanation projects including; playgrounds, water parks, golf courses, trails, recreation centers, ice rinks and many other types of recreation facilities. This money is awarded to municipalities based on the strength of their grant applications, taking into account such factors as need, planning, community input, and prior awards.

PetSafe Bark for your Pet

Awards $25k to 8 cities annually for dog park development.

Mass. EEOST Fund

The Massachusetts Governor’s Office and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) are pleased to announce the availability of FY22 funding through the Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Capital Fund to provide critical resources necessary to sustain the Commonwealth’s essential childcare infrastructure. The FY22 EEOST Capital Fund special round will again award grants between $100,000 and $250,000 to large group early education and out-of-school time programs to offset expenses for critical capital improvements.

Indiana CreatING Places

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) in conjunction with Patronicity.com facilitates “CreatINg Places”, a place-based crowdfunding grant program. CreatINg Places employs a donation and reward-based method of crowdfunding called “crowdgranting”. In crowdgranting, citizens actively support projects and activities through web-based donations which, if the fundraising goal is reached within a set time, are matched by a sponsor.

Seattle Department of Early Education

The City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning’s mission is to transform the lives of Seattle children, youth, and families through strategic investments in education.

Empower Eau Claire

A democratic process in which residents were able to directly decide how to spend up to $300,000 of the City’s budget on projects that will serve the community, Empower Eau Claire was inspired, powered, and voted on, by the residents of the city.

Collins Foundation

Formed in 1947 by Truman W. Collins Sr. and other members of the family of E.S. Collins, The Collins Foundation invests in Oregon nonprofit organizations, both rural and urban, that are dedicated to improving quality of life and well-being for the people in their communities. As a funder and partner, we are committed to the pursuit of equity, both in how we allocate resources across Oregon’s diverse communities and how we shape our internal structures.

Rebecca Pomroy Foundation

The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation seeks to “assist worthy charitable organizations that offer and provide health-building, educational and recreational opportunities and guidance to people of all ages in the community, with a special preference for organizations which provide training, education and counseling for girls and young women in need and organizations which operate community centers located in Newton, Massachusetts.”

Sanford and Irene Burnstein Foundation

The Sanford & Irene Burnstein Foundation supports primarily Tulsa-based organizations whose work enhances inclusive & equitable community livability. From education & mentorship, human services, career training, social justice, and the arts, the Foundation’s reach is diverse and growing.

United Way Wabash Valley IN

The UWWV Strong Neighborhood Council is seeking proposals from community organizations, service groups, and other community-based groups to conduct projects or programs involving community members and businesses to enhance the look and feel of their local neighborhoods. Projects may focus on any neighborhood in the UWWV service area that includes ALICE residents, and should be undertaken in consultation with those residents. Projects may address neighborhood beautification, neighborhood gathering spots, public safety, blight elimination, or any combination of these four categories.

US DOT Thriving Communities

Funded with $25 million through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) new Thriving Communities Program (TCP) aims to ensure that disadvantaged communities adversely or disproportionately affected by environmental, climate, and human health policy outcomes have the technical tools and organizational capacity to compete for federal aid and deliver quality infrastructure projects that enable their communities and neighborhoods to thrive.

Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts

The Activation Fund supports discrete one-year projects in Central Massachusetts that activate creative and innovative approaches to alleviating community health concerns; a community organization’s movement to the next level of capacity and effectiveness, which the organization can sustain; partnerships to address health issues with new strategies; and/or the exploration of emerging health challenges and opportunities. Requests are typically considered on an annual basis.

HUD Choice Implementation Grants

CNI Grants aim to assist in the redevelopment of severely distressed HUD properties into a mixed-income community. The program has a three-pronged “Housing, People, and Neighborhood” approach that includes not only the redevelopment of distressed properties, but also supports outcomes related to the health, education, and income of the residents while simultaneously investing in economic development and neighborhood improvement projects. This comprehensive approach means that grantees must be able to leverage the funds they receive from HUD with other public and private resources.

Indiana Trails Grant

Projects will be eligible if they provide public access to trails. Funds from RTP can be used for: Construction of trails Acquisition of easement or property for trails Development of trailheads and other support facilities (parking, water fountains, benches, signage, etc.) Construction of bridges, boardwalks, and crossings

Connecticut Local Transportation Grants

The Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) provides State funds to urbanized area municipal governments in lieu of Federal funds otherwise available through Federal transportation legislation.

Appalachian OH Community Fund Grant

The Community Fund grant application is open to public and nonprofit organizations. Projects should increase quality of life, create access to opportunities, or implement a solution for a need in that community within one or more of the Pillars of Prosperity: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services.

Fisher Indiana Neighborhood Grants

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for creative and innovative ideas that make our community a more beautiful place to live, and that will impact the lives of the community at large in a smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial manner. Priority will be given to projects that focus on Environmental/Agricultural, Recreation, Public Spaces, Historical and/or Neighborhood but any ideas are encouraged to apply!

Dean and Barbara White Foundation

Driven by our founder’s vision, we support catalytic community projects and self-sustaining initiatives that cultivate a strong quality of life in northwest Indiana and state-wide. With the support of partners, including Legacy Foundation, Porter County Community Foundation, and Crown Point Community Foundation, we are committed to creating long-term positive change and economic impact for all to enjoy.

Fund For Ravenswood WV

The Fund for Ravenswood is a charitable fund of the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF), a nationally certified community foundation founded in 1963. Created in 2019, The Fund for Ravenswood’s mission is “to work together to make Ravenswood better by supporting programs, projects and initiatives that lead toward the vision of a better future for all residents.”

Indiana Land and Water Conservation Fund

The LWCF is a matching assistance program that provides grants for 50% of the cost of the acquisition and/or development of outdoor recreation sites and facilities.

Kansas Land Water ORLP Grants

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Division of State Parks, is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP). This grant program is funded through the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. The program was created in 2014 as a complement to the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program, and seeks to provide new or significantly improved recreation opportunities in economically-disadvantaged communities.

First Five of Merced County CA

First 5 California is dedicated to improving the lives of California's young children and their families through a comprehensive system of education, health services, childcare, and other crucial programs.

T-Mobile Hometown Grants

We’ve partnered with Smart Growth America and Main Street America, two consulting partners with a combined experience of over 60 years working to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities. With our Hometown Grant program, we’re investing big in small towns by awarding up to 100 towns a year with project funding—up to $50,000 each.

LaCrosse Public Schools Gold Star Grants

The La Crosse Public Education Foundation provides an opportunity twice each year for School District staff and others to apply for a Gold Star Grant. The general classroom grants support innovation and proven practices, and LPEF strongly encourages applications for projects, materials or training to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in schools. In addition, LPEF offers specific grants for: staff development; arts and humanities; physical fitness, servant leadership or character development; music education; training related to International Baccalaureate programs; and for projects exposing students to the benefits of being in nature.

Ball Brothers Foundation

Ball Brothers Foundation provides funding to organizations operating in Indiana. Historically, the vast majority of our funding has been targeted to organizations in East Central Indiana with a particular emphasis in the Muncie/Delaware County area. While organizations outside the Muncie/East Central Indiana area are welcome to apply for support, please be aware that funding for organizations outside this footprint is rare.

California Land and Water Grants

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants provide funding for the acquisition or development of land to create new outdoor recreation opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians. Since 1965, over one thousand parks throughout California have been created or improved with LWCF assistance.

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation annually awards over $1 million through its competitive grant processes to charitable organizations working to make a difference across the region.

Conservation for All Maine

The Conservation for All grant program invests in organizations and projects that build strong connections between people in Maine and our land and water. The Maine outdoors is a uniquely special place, and we believe it is for everyone. To read more about the “nature gap” and creating equitable access to the outdoors, clean air, and clean water, please click here.

Choctaw Development Fund

Choctaw Nation provides economic stimulus, community improvement, and economic development in the form of capital building projects, health & wellness programs, tribal police, family & social services, and investments in businesses that offer employment opportunities which drive significant economic activity and positively affect the communities in southeastern Oklahoma.

Danville Regional Foundation

The Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) envisions thriving Dan River Region communities where all residents are encouraged and equipped to build healthy and productive lives for themselves and their families.

Wellmark Foundation

Wellmark Foundation

Neighborhood Investment Fund

"​The purpose of the Neighborhood Investment Fund is to provide grants to local and Tribal governments for making significant investments with long-term benefits in order to help neighborhoods recover from negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is particularly focused o​n addressing the needs of residents living in communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Capital investments, such as construction of buildings, are among the projects eligible for funding. The State intends to award up to $200 million in grants through this Program. Funding is provided by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021."

NY Community Parks Initiative

The Community Parks Initiative is an investment in neighborhood parks with the greatest needs. Through this initiative, we are working with communities to create thriving public places.

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation manages over 1,300 donor funds. This community foundation focuses its attention on parks and public spaces in central Oklahoma and backing active, healthy living.

Green Schoolyards Initiative

Over the next three years, The Trust for Public Land, Metro Parks Tacoma, and Tacoma Public Schools will work together to collaborate with schools and community members to redesign and transform the playgrounds at five schools in the Eastside and South End of Tacoma.

Manistee Community Fund

The Manistee County Community Foundation (MCCF) is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Manistee County region – today and in the future. Established in 1987, the foundation provides leadership to achieve community change, makes grants that address local needs, and builds community endowment.

Dept of Interior Funding

Dept of Interior announces $348 million in outdoor infrastructure grants

Buncombe County Funding Seminar

The City of Asheville will host a 2-part virtual meeting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13 for organizations planning to respond to the City’s Request for ARPA proposals and community members interested in learning about additional funding opportunities available through the City of Asheville and Buncombe County.

Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin offers two competitive grant cycles annually to support programs and projects in Portage and Waushara counties that align with our Values and five Mission areas. Community Grant requests are limited to $25,000; larger projects are recommended to apply during the Major Projects cycle in the spring. Community Grant applications will be evaluated by a committee of community volunteers, with final approval of the CFCWI Board of Directors.

Robert Woods Johnson People Parks and Power Initiative

The People, Parks, and Power initiative comes at a critical moment. Imbalances in political and economic power and a legacy of racial discrimination in the conservation movement have excluded groups led by people of color from full participation in park and green space work or have tokenized their involvement. P3 will support community-based organizations and base-building groups working in urban, low-income communities of color across the United States to increase park equity through local policy and systems change. The geographic focus of the P3 initiative is urban areas—with a particular interest in small and midsized cities (under 500,000 population).

Wyoming Community Foundation

For over 30 years the Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) has connected people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming. WYCF has granted nearly $100 million to charitable causes while also providing a variety of supports to our nonprofit agency fund holders.

California Tourism Rural Recreation Program

The Rural Recreation and Tourism Program will create new recreation opportunities within rural communities to support health-related and economic goals. This program is funded by Proposition 68 (2018 Bond Act)

Como Foundation

In evaluating requests, the Como Charitable Foundation, Inc. gives special consideration to organizations in Franklin Parish and the surrounding area. The Como Charitable Foundation, Inc. supports a variety of programs in the fields of human services and education. Priority is given to funding capital projects and human resource improvement programs with well-defined objectives and timetables and promising broad public benefits.

Southwest Initiative Fund

"Most of our grants are awarded through our more than 120 fund partners, which have their own grant application guidelines. If you have a fund in your area, it may be a resource for you. We can award grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies and projects that use one of these entities as a fiscal partner"

Bend Sustainability Fund

The Bend Sustainability Fund reinvests tourism dollars into the places and spaces that are important to our recreationist community.

Rhose Island Green Spaces Grants

DEM’s GREEN SPACE GRANT PROGRAMS fund land conservation, recreational land acquisition and development, and recreational trail development and improvements. Each of these programs operates under a set of rules and regulations with Committee and Department oversight. The grant programs rely on State bond funding and Federal program funds. All funds require a local matching contribution which might be fulfilled with in-kind services or cash match from the grant applicant. Eligible applicants and matching fund requirements vary by program. Please review each program carefully to determine if your organization and project is eligible for funding. DEM Staff is available to guide you in this process and to help you get started.

M&M Community Foundation

The mission of the M&M Area Community Foundation is to inspire people to provide lasting legacies that enrich our communities. We are committed to helping donors achieve their charitable goals by making the process of giving easier and more efficient.

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

The Small Town Grant Program seeks to build sustainable and vibrant communities by engaging its members, enhancing existing leadership and opportunities for new leadership to emerge. Rather than funding a one-time project, we seek to build enduring, community capacity that will perpetuate collaboration for future work.

St Johns County Rescue Funds

Tennessee Recreational Grants

The Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP) provides grants to those cities and counties currently without a comprehensive parks and recreation delivery system in operation due to lack of staffing and organization.

Sundt Foundation

The Sundt Foundation is 50-percent funded by contributions from Sundt employee-owners. Every dollar is matched by the company and then distributed through quarterly grants to qualified 501c3 nonprofits in our eleven giving areas: Tempe/Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso, North Texas, San Antonio, Sacramento, Irvine, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Charlotte and Portland. Local committees of employee-owners decide which organizations to fund in each of our giving areas, ensuring we support causes they feel most passionate about. The Foundation considers a broad range of social issues but gives special focus to under-served children and teens, domestic violence victims, and military veterans and their families. The deadlines to apply for grants are March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15.

New York Dowtown Revitalization Project

New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), a cornerstone of the State's economic development program, transforms downtown neighborhoods into vibrant centers that offer a high quality of life and are magnets for redevelopment, business, job creation, and economic and housing diversity. These compact, walkable downtowns are a key ingredient to helping New York State rebuild its economy from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to achieving the State’s bold climate goals by promoting the use of public transit and reducing dependence on private vehicles.

Wellmark Foundation

The Wellmark Foundation is a private, nonprofit foundation created in 1991 by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa. For 30 years, The Wellmark Foundation has been honored to work with — and support — organizations and government entities across Iowa and South Dakota, providing $53 million in charitable funding to more than 500 projects.

BHHS Legacy Foundation

Since 2001, BHHS Legacy Foundation and Legacy Connection have supported projects, programs, and organizations that improve health and quality of life for those in our community who are most in need. Our funding focuses on four key areas: increasing access to healthcare; improving community health; expanding Arizona’s healthcare workforce; and strengthening the community.

Hancock Community Endowment Fund

The Hancock County Endowment Fund provides a permanent way to ensure that needs and opportunities in Hancock County will always have a source of support because when our nonprofits are strong, so are our communities

National Park Service Grants

The National Park Service has selected 19 projects to develop new or to improve 15 parks and four trails in economically disadvantaged urban areas in 13 states. These projects, as part of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program, would result in the federal investment of $16.8 million in Land and Water Conservation Funds to benefit communities that are under-served with respect to parks and other outdoor recreation opportunities.

AARP Grants

AARP Community Challenge grants will be funded in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Grants will help improve public spaces, transportation, housing and civic engagement with an emphasis on the needs of people 50 or older. Many of this year’s grants support revitalizing communities adversely impacted by the pandemic and include a focus on diversity, inclusion and disparities.

Lowes 100 Hometowns Program

Lowe’s today revealed the 100 impact projects out of more than 2,200 submissions that are the cornerstone of 100 Hometowns, an initiative to celebrate Lowe’s centennial.

Washington Recreation and Conservation Grants

The Recreation and Conservation Funding Board awarded 342 grants statewide for recreation amenities and the conservation of wildlife.

Arthur Williams Phillips Charitable Trust

"The Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust will provide support for organizations within the following fields of interest: Business and industry Child welfare Communication media Diseases and conditions Education Elementary and secondary education Family services Health Higher education Human services Medical support services Mental health care Philanthropy Shelter and residential care Sports Projects serving the following populations are of special interest: Academics Economically disadvantaged people Low-income people Students"

Duke Energy Foundation

"Creating Powerful Communities means powering the lives of our customers and the vitality of our communities with over $30 million in charitable grants each year. The Duke Energy Foundation is committed to making strategic investments to build powerful communities where nature and wildlife thrive, students can excel and a talented workforce drives economic prosperity for all."

Luzerne Foundation

The Luzerne Foundation works to enhance the lives of Luzerne County residents by evaluating and addressing community needs through strategic grantmaking, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to causes that matter to them.

Sugar Land Foundation

"We are a multi-purpose 501(c)3 working to leave a legacy by enhancing Sugar Land's quality of life. We work with individuals, corporations, trusts, and other foundations interested in making sustainable, charitable, tax deductible donations to financially support or facilitate support for activities and capital projects that benefit the Sugar Land community. All of our efforts are guided by three core values: Advocating diversity of culture, race, ethnicity, religion and age Ensuring transparency, accountability and fairness in all dealings Promoting service to the community"

Colorado Parks Grants

The purpose of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) is to provide grants to acquire and/or develop public lands for outdoor recreation purposes that are located in or are directly accessible to neighborhoods or communities that have an economically disadvantaged population and are underserved in terms of parks and recreation resources.

Georgia Land Water Fund

The LWCF Program, first authorized in 1965, has resulted in Georgia receiving over $105 million in matching funds. Funding for the program during the late 1980s and early to mid 1990s was in short supply and in the late 1990s there were no appropriations. Through the efforts of many dedicated individuals and organizations throughout Georgia and the nation, the trend was reversed. Georgia received $5.6 million for federal fiscal year 2020 and the new trend is expected to continue.

Outdoor Discovery Center Holland MI

Promotes outdoor initiatives and natural land education and conservation

Cabarrus County Matching Grants

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and community groups in eligible areas to support local park and recreational facilities that are accessible to the public. Funding is intended to help communities build, enhance, or acquire park and sports facilities. Priority is given to the development of new recreational facilities as well as to renovations. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, athletic courts, hiking trails, playgrounds, and sports fields. Funded projects must benefit the residents of Cabarrus County.

American Rescue Plan Funds

The American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring back jobs.

Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund

The 2020 spending program provides money for 76 projects across the state -- $27.3 million on 30 projects to acquire land to expand parks and $10.5 million on 46 park or recreation improvement projects. Most of the projects require matching funds from the community requesting grants.

State Farm Neighborhood Assist

$25,000 grants to 40 projects enhancing communities across the country.

Magical Bridges Playgrounds

Universally Designed* to be a socially inclusive playground for everyone, Magical Bridge finally includes the 1-in-4 of us living with physical and cognitive disabilities, autism, visual and hearing impairments, the medically fragile, and our aging population. The first of its kind, Magical Bridge clearly illustrates how today’s typical park designs overlook so many.

New York Park Bids

Upcoming list of park bids.

Colorado Lottery Starburst Awards

"Starburst Awards recognize excellence in the use of Lottery funds for community and conservation projects. Winners are chosen based on the creativity of the project, economic and social impact on the community, and whether the project achieved its goal. Lottery proceeds are distributed statewide through grants via Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), the Conservation Trust Fund, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST)."

Ohio Land Water Grants

Ohio released 2021 Land and Water Grants for $3.5 million.

Knight Foundation

Knight Foundation supports inclusive and equitable engagement in communities where the Knight brothers owned and operated newspapers. We fund primarily in eight cities where the foundation has resident program officers, including Akron, where our founders started Knight Newspapers, and Miami, where their business was eventually headquartered. Through donor-advised funds in local community foundations, we also fund in 18 additional cities in the United States.

Detroit Neighborhood Opportunity Fund

Since 1976, City Council has provided grants for public service programs proposed by nonprofit and neighborhood service organizations through the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) program. This program, which is a part of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, provides funds for public services to improve the quality of life of low-income residents in the City of Detroit. The program currently awards grants in the areas of Education, Seniors, Recreation, Health, and Public Safety.

Illinois PARC Grants

The Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC) provides grants to eligible local governments for park and recreation unit construction projects and land acquisition.

Stellar Funding Program

"Launched in 2011, the Stellar Communities program is a multi-agency partnership designed to recognize smaller communities and now regions that identify comprehensive and collaborative plans for community and economic development. Through annual designation, the program provides resources for transformative quality of place community improvements by: Utilizing previous planning efforts Leveraging existing assets Fostering regional investments Stimulating continued growth for long-term relevance Stellar Communities was recognized nationally as a premier community development program when it received the 2012 President's Award for Innovation from the Council of State Community Development Agencies. To date, more than 107 communities have participated in the process; 33 have completed Strategic Investment Plans/Regional Development Plans, and 17 have received the Stellar Communities Designation."

Unity Municipal Bond

Helps fund a variety of planned improvements and purchases, and they say the resulting debt service will be covered without raising taxes.

Target Connecting Communities

Local grants that help to transform local parks to improve access to physical activity, social connection and create more resilient communities for low-income youth and families. Over the course of three years, 24 total park improvement projects will be completed that emphasize the strategic focus areas of connecting all individuals to nature and healthy living opportunities, aligning with Target’s priorities and NRPA’s pillars of health and wellness, conservation and social equity.

Pontian Michigan Master Parks Plan

Pontian Michigan Master Parks Plan

Department of Natural Resources Grants

"DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to: Parks Recreation Conservation Applications for DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants are accepted once a year, typically during the spring."

International Paper Foundation

We continue to be a force for good in our communities. We make sustainable investments to protect and improve the lives of our employees and mobilize our people, products and resources to address critical needs in the communities where we live and work. Most of the Company's donations and IP Foundation grants will support projects or programs focused on our Signature Causes – education, hunger, health and wellness, and disaster relief.

Wes Welker Foundation

Since it’s inception, the Wes Welker Foundation has awarded more than $1,900,000 in grants to over 40 Oklahoma City schools and organizations. These grants paid for weight rooms, training equipment for multiple sports, uniforms and improvements to facilities and fields. The impact these grants have made is measurable, not just in the form of championships won, but also by the dramatic increases in the number of kids participating in sports at our grant-recipient schools and the number of student athletes who have gone on to play sports at the college level. For some students, sports keep them engaged in their school communities thus increasing their education and their graduation success rate.

Finish Line Foundation

"The Youth Foundation is a philanthropic outlet for Finish Line to make a difference in the lives of youth in the communities it serves. To date, the Youth Foundation has awarded more than $19 million in funding to support youth, Special Olympics athletes and Boys & Girls Clubs kids nationwide."

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation

We collaborate with a range of organizations focused on creating opportunities for children and families living in urban poverty, with a deep emphasis on measuring impact. Our funding advances projects already making an impact in education, health, and family economic stability. Through these enduring and long-standing partnerships, we create lasting change together.

CVS Foundation

"The CVS Health Foundation has made a multi-million commitment to expanding access to quality health care nationwide through partnerships with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). In 2016, grants have been awarded to free and charitable clinics and community health centers nationwide to increase access, improve health outcomes and lower overall health costs across the country in innovative and strategic ways. "

CDC Grants

The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) uses grants and cooperative agreements to fund research and non-research public health programs that advance the agency’s public health mission domestically and abroad to keep Americans safe and healthy where they work, live and play. In fiscal year 2019, the Office of Grants Services (OGS) supported 5,010 grant awards to 1,289 recipients. These awards generated 12,418 actions that placed more than $5.9 billion into public health programs and research around the world. OGS also published 108 new Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). To learn more, please review our FY 2019 Assistance Snapshotpdf icon.

Prop 68 Allocations

Recent awards in amount of $37 million

Hydroflask Parks for All

"Our Parks For All program supports non-profit organizations focused on building, maintaining, restoring, and providing better access to parks. To date we’ve donated over $1.5 million dollars to our Parks For All program, because parks help us all feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled."

Fargo Parks District Foundation

Enhance the quality of life in the metro area through the development of modernized facilities, new programs and by offering great opportunities for all in the community.

Eden Prairie Foundation

"Provide grants to nonprofits and agencies that serve Eden Prairie, from the food shelf to the fire department; Serve as a fiscal sponsor to small groups and organizations that need help with their community projects, such as building the Veterans Memorial or Eden Prairie Miracle Field; Hold philanthropic funds for Eden Prairie individuals and families who do local grant-making on their own; Serve as a leader and catalyst for community good; and Hold events where neighbors can connect and form friendships."

American Dermatology Shade Structure Grants

"Grants to USA daycares, schools, parks, and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for the cost of materials and installation of shade structures. Grantees will also receive a permanent sign to be placed near the shade structure featuring sun-safety tips. The American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) Shade Structure Program awards funds to schools, day-cares, parks, and other non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures where children learn and play. Examples of outdoor locations that are eligible for grant funds can include, but are not limited to playgrounds, pool decks, ball field dugouts, eating areas, etc."

Sarah Giles Moore Foundation

"The Sara Giles Moore Foundation was established in 1997 by Sara Giles Moore to ensure the continuation of her active role supporting her community. Mrs. Moore had a long history of supporting the visual arts, cultural organizations, healthcare and numerous projects which enhanced the quality of life for those living in and around Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Through her investments of both time and money, her generosity has helped to make significant improvements in each of these areas. The philanthropic interests of Mrs. Moore, clearly discernible through her long history of giving, are used as guidelines for establishing funding priorities. The Foundation Board of Trustees will use its best collective judgment to meet these qualified needs of the Metro Atlanta, Georgia community through careful assessment and selection."

Great American Outdoors Act: Tennessee

Tennessee announces 2010 Great American Outdoors act funds

Great American Outdoors Act

List of funding for 2021

Richard Shineman Foundation

The mission of the Richard S. Shineman Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in Oswego County. It will engage in charitable activities with integrity, honesty and compassion, and will pursue excellence through the highest professional grantmaking standards. The Foundation will use its resources to stimulate economic vitality, to encourage strong social bonds that strengthen the community, and to build the capacity of its not-for-profit partners.

Fayetteville NC Master Parks Plan

Master park plan released

Georgia Bond Initiative

State sells $1 billion in bonds, over $700 million targeted towards education and new schools

Patrick Mahomes 15 and The Mahomies

"15 and the Mahomies is dedicated to improving the lives of children. The Foundation supports initiatives that focus on health, wellness, communities in need of resources and other charitable causes. It was established by NFL MVP, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in 2019."

Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation

"The Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation is dedicated to advancing the great State of Idaho. We believe that this is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. For more than fifty years, we have provided support to organizations that make Idaho great. Through family leadership and low costs, we have maximized the funds we can provide through our two main efforts, a scholarship program and a competitive grants program. "

Otto Bremer Foundation

While the Otto Bremer Trust does not have specific strategic grant-making priorities, we do provide broad categories to explain the types of programs and services we invest in. These categories are intended to provide some insight into our social returns.

Mansfield Master Parks Plan

City discussing large Master Parks Plan

Small Town Economic Assistance Program

Preserving the historical integrity and beauty of our small towns is vital to our economy and quality of life. The Small Town Economic Assistance Program (CGS Section 4-66g) funds economic development, community conservation and quality-of-life capital projects for localities that are ineligible to receive Urban Action (CGS Section 4-66c) bonds. This program is managed by the Office of Policy and Management, and the grants are administered by various state agencies.

Westfield Foundation Fund

Since 1975, the mission of the Westfield Foundation is to provide funding support in the arts, health, aging, historic preservation, social services and civic projects.

Mitten Foundation

Mitten Foundation plans to partner with a few, carefully selected, local non-profit organizations in an effort to raise both funds and awareness. With the help of its staff and customers, the Mitten has raised more than $200,000 for local organizations since opening in 2012.

Healthy Jacksonville

Healthy Jacksonville works to improve the health of all residents of Duval County by focusing on initiatives that advance health equity, adopt a place-based approach, and build strategic partnerships in the community.

Let's Play San Francisco

Let’sPlaySF! is a public-private partnership between the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and the San Francisco Parks Alliance created to ensure San Franciscans continue to have great places to play by supporting the renovation of the city’s 13 most deserving playgrounds.

State Game and Parks

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal grant program that was established in 1965 through the National Parks Service within the Department of the Interior. The LWCF stateside assistance grant program has provided funding for community outdoor recreation projects across Nebraska for nearly 40 years. Many ballfields, swimming pools, playgrounds, picnic shelters and natural areas have been assisted by the LWCF program. To date, more than 365 political subdivisions within the state of Nebraska have benefited from the LWCF program.

Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood Development

The Housing and Neighborhood Development Department enhances the quality of life for Bloomington residents by developing programs, services, and partnerships to preserve community character, promote affordable housing and encourage neighborhood vitality.

Nebraska Game and Parks

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal grant program that was established in 1965 through the National Parks Service within the Department of the Interior. The LWCF stateside assistance grant program has provided funding for community outdoor recreation projects across Nebraska for nearly 40 years. Many ballfields, swimming pools, playgrounds, picnic shelters and natural areas have been assisted by the LWCF program. To date, more than 365 political subdivisions within the state of Nebraska have benefited from the LWCF program.

St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation

St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation was founded on the principles of responding in a just manner to basic human needs. The foundation is the legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis who arrived in Minot in 1914. Their mission of caring for an individual as a whole still resonates today through St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation. The mission of SJCHF is to promote healthy and sustainable communities by providing financial gifts, strengthening collaborative relationships and supporting local initiatives that impact the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of residents in the counties of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward and Wells. The Foundation also serves as a resource and catalyst to promote and stimulate voluntary financial support especially in the building of endowments that will address the long-term needs of communities in North Dakota.

St. Davids Foundation

Healthy living is a doctor you can depend on, a safe place for kids to play, and proactive care strategies for seniors. Healthy living is all of these things and so much more. At St. David’s Foundation, our approach is all-in and all over; we seek to deliver the benefits of good health wherever and however they are needed, across the entire spectrum of health-related issues facing our five county area in Central Texas (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties). We make grants to innovative organizations ready to solve problems and bring good health into reach for all our neighbors.

Williston STAR Fund

Low interest loan programs for new and existing businesses, matching grants for business remodel and sign replacements, incentive funding for existing and new child care facilities, and grant opportunities for qualifying projects that enhance quality of life in the community.

Bowling Green Foundation

The Bowling Green Community Foundation, a non-profit entity, exists to improve the quality of life in the Bowling Green area by providing funding and support for diverse and helpful programs that enhance the health, welfare and vitality of the Bowling Green community. Private contributions are the sole support of the Foundation.

Spaces to Grow Chicago

Space to Grow transforms Chicago schoolyards into beautiful and functional spaces to play, learn, garden and be outside. The schoolyards also use special design elements to help reduce neighborhood flooding.

Myra Foundation

The Myra Foundation was established in 1941 and was the first private charitable foundation of its kind in the State of North Dakota. The Foundation is incorporated and administered by three trustees who distribute the money for "charitable, character-building and educational purposes."

Fargo Matching Grants Program

The Fargo Park District Foundation Matching Grant Program is intended to encourage partnerships between the Fargo Park District Foundation and organizations throughout the community by providing means to sponsor projects with the Fargo Park District. The purpose of the program is to advance recreational opportunities in the City of Fargo.

Creating Places and Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority

CreatINg Places is a collaborative effort between the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and Patronicity. As a place-based crowdgranting program, CreatINg Places empowers the public - residents, businesses and community organizations - to play a role in achieving community improvements and building community pride.

Hazel Miller Foundation

The Foundation’s mission is to support programs and projects that serve the public’s benefit, especially in the areas of education and youth services, poverty alleviation and hunger, civic and community services and amenities, the environment, diversity, culture, and the arts. Hazel Miller Foundation grants are designed to serve non-profit organizations operating in Edmonds and South Snohomish County. The Foundation will award approximately $500,000 annually to charities and non-profit organizations and is currently accepting and considering applications on a quarterly basis.

North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund

he Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) provides dollar-for-dollar matching grants to local governments for parks and recreational projects to serve the public. PARTF is the primary source of funding to build and renovate facilities in the state parks as well as to buy land for new and existing parks. A portion of PARTF is the primary funding source for the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program. The program, administered by the Division of Coastal Management (DCM), offers matching grants to local governments throughout North Carolina's twenty coastal counties.

WellMed Charitable Foundation

The foundation offers a variety of programs that directly serve seniors and their caregivers across Texas and Florida. The foundation is also the research arm for the company, engaging in partnerships that explore innovative ways to care for seniors. In addition, the foundation has contributed millions to non-profit partners who serve the senior and caregiver population.

Rhode Island Department of Recreation Grants

DEM’s GREEN SPACE GRANT PROGRAMS fund land conservation, recreational land acquisition and development, and recreational trail development and improvements. Each of these programs operates under a set of rules and regulations with Committee and Department oversight. The grant programs rely on State bond funding and Federal program funds. All funds require a local matching contribution which might be fulfilled with in-kind services or cash match from the grant applicant. Eligible applicants and matching fund requirements vary by program. Please review each program carefully to determine if your organization and project is eligible for funding. DEM Staff is available to guide you in this process and to help you get started.

Community Preservation Fund

The Massachusetts legislature passed the Community Preservation Act in 2000. The law gave individual cities and towns a chance to mount a ballot campaign to add a surcharge on real estate taxes.The money raised through Community Preservation supports capital projects in three categories for local communities: (1) historic preservation, (2) affordable housing, and (3) parks and open space, including outdoor recreation facilities.

PetSafe Bark for your Pet

The PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ grant program is committed to creating safe, off-leash areas for pets and their owners to enjoy for years to come. Bark for Your Park awards 13 communities each year with funding to not only break ground on new parks, but to also help maintain and upgrade existing parks.

AARP FitLot

FitLot is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping communities find the resources they need to plan, build and program outdoor fitness parks. We believe that every individual can and should enjoy the health benefits of a more active lifestyle.

Washington Recreation and Conservation Board

The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is a small state agency that manages grant programs to create outdoor recreation opportunities, protect the best of the state's wildlife habitat and farmland, and help return salmon from near extinction.

Rebuild Illinois

Rebuild Illinois leverages as much federal money as possible to bring significant investments to our surface, rail, water, broadband and community infrastructure. The plan will expand broadband statewide for businesses and entrepreneurs and put education front and center, because Illinois students are our most important asset and deserve cradle to career opportunities. Rebuild Illinois provides the investment Illinoisans need and deserve to thrive in their communities.

Ohio Dept of Natural Resources Outdoor Grants

The Office of Real Estate & Land Management provides real estate services and solutions to ODNR’s landholding and natural resource based programs and canal programs. The canal lands program includes the Miami & Erie Canal and the Ohio & Erie Canal. Additionally this office coordinates and provides environmental reviews on behalf of the Department involving large scale proposed public and private projects as well as coordinating projects and management initiatives with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Also, this office coordinates several recreational grant programs that are used by federal, state and local governments to expand outdoor recreational opportunities for Ohioans. Finally, this office coordinates the distribution of capital funds awarded for community recreation projects.

Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) projects provide for natural resource protection and outdoor recreation. By law, no more than 25 percent of the Trust Fund revenues available for appropriation each year can be used for development, therefore the majority of funding is allocated for acquisition projects. Final grant recommendations are made by the MNRTF Board to the state legislature for final approval.

Michigan Natural Resources Fund

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) projects provide for natural resource protection and outdoor recreation. By law, no more than 25 percent of the Trust Fund revenues available for appropriation each year can be used for development, therefore the majority of funding is allocated for acquisition projects. Final grant recommendations are made by the MNRTF Board to the state legislature for final approval.

BEST Grants

Established in 2008 with the signing of C.R.S.22-43.7, BEST provides an annual amount of funding in the form of competitive grants to school districts, charter schools, institute charter schools, boards of cooperative educational services, and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind. BEST funds can be used for the construction of new schools as well as general construction and renovation of existing school facility systems and structures.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Grants

The Local Park Grant Program consists of 5 individual programs that assist local units of government with the acquisition and/or development of public recreation areas and facilities throughout the State of Texas. The Program provides 50% matching grants on a reimbursement basis to eligible applicants. All grant assisted sites must be dedicated as parkland in perpetuity, properly maintained and open to the public.

NewAllen Alliance

Founded in 1991, the NewAllen Alliance is an all-volunteer organization that works to bring people to the table who have a passion to see the communities in East Allen County thrive and excel. Member communities who have representative board seats include Grabill, Harlan, Hoagland, Monroeville, New Haven, Leo-Cedarville, and Woodburn. The organization was started with a $150,00 revolving loan grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to offer low interest loans to the businesses, in the area being served, for equipment or infastructure improvement needed to expand the business helping create jobs and added commerce. Through the interest earned on this program, NewAllen was able to launch a facade grant program that offers a rebate back to business owners who do work on the outside facade. This grant allows for a 1/3 match up to $1,000 back. These program continue today as a part of the organization.

Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation

The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in September 1999 to support charitable tax-exempt organizations, including religious, health and educational organizations serving citizens in the greater Grand Traverse region. The Foundation may also consider tax-exempt organizations whose primary focus or function may be located in other locations within and outside the State of Michigan.

Austin Parks Foundation

Austin Parks Foundation partners with our community to enhance people’s lives by making our public parks, trails and green spaces better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support. As the anchor of their ACL Music Festival Grants Program, Community Grants are intended for large, community-initiated park improvement projects that fall between $5,000 to $50,000. Check out their Impact Grant for larger projects, or their Neighborhood Grants for smaller projects. These grants are offered twice a year with a grant period of 12 months, and are awarded through a competitive process.

Parks and Trails Program

The Missoula County Parks and Trails Advisory Board frequently forms partnerships with non-profit organizations to improve and maintain County parks and other public recreation areas. In these partnerships, the Park Board provides planning assistance and funding. In turn, the partner organization matches those funds through a combination of project expenses, in-kind donations and volunteer service hours.

Stanton Foundation

As part of its mission of encouraging positive dog/human relationships, the Stanton Foundation supports the development of enclosed dog parks in Massachusetts cities and towns. This support takes the form of a series of grants to support park design, park construction, and capital improvements in parks supported by the Foundation.

Richard Mellon Foundation

With assets over $2.6 billion at December 31, 2017, the Richard King Mellon Foundation has built on the vision of its founders. The Foundation’s current giving priorities primarily serve southwestern Pennsylvania with a program focus on Regional Economic Development and Conservation, along with Education and Human Services and Nonprofit Capacity Building. The Foundation gives first consideration to requests that clearly align with these interests and demonstrates the greatest likelihood of achieving measurable results.

Green Space Grant Programs

This grant program provided up to 50% matching funds to municipalities, land trusts and non-profit conservation land organizations to preserve valuable open space in our State. Applications were scored by the Rhode Island Natural Hertiage Preservation Commission Advisory Committee and submitted to the DEM Director for approval.

DCNR Grant at Marcus Hook Park

DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) assists local governments and recreation and conservation organizations with funding for projects related to: - Parks - Recreation - Conservation Applications for DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants are accepted once a year, typically during the spring.

Minneapolis Master Park Plan

The 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan – NPP20 for short – adds $11 million to existing funding each year through 2036. This funding goes to three areas to maintain and revitalize parks, and helps address racial and economic equity throughout the neighborhood park system.

Dakota County Master Park Plan Update

Dakota County is updating the 2005 Thompson County Park Master Plan and creating a new Natural Resources Management Plan for the park. An updated master plan is needed to ensure that future investment reflects community needs. The master plan will include a long-range vision for the park and a 10-year plan to guide future decisions about park activities, capital investment and natural resource restoration. The Natural Resources Management Plan will address restoration priorities and provide near-term management recommendations for the natural areas in the park.

Elk Grove Master Park Plan

The Cosumnes CSD Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan was approved by the Board of Directors on August 15, 2018. It is known as the "Plan for Play" for short. It will guide decision-making for parks, recreation programming and facilities over the next 10 years. While providing input on the future of parks and recreation in Elk Grove, community members requested more opportunities to connect with neighbors, stay fit, enjoy nature, and participate in activities that emphasize the diversity of Elk Grove.

Albertson Foundation

The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation believes in making Idaho a place to continuously learn, thrive, and prosper. We invest our resources based on a passion for LEARNING, PEOPLE, and COMMUNITIES. We are dedicated to raising awareness and expanding ways to learn; and to enhancing sense of place and community for all Idahoans. Through elevating conversation, igniting creativity, inspiring collaboration, and investing in innovative solutions, we can help make Idaho an extraordinary place to live.

Kinder Foundation Houston

Our mission is to enrich the lives of people in the Greater Houston area through transformational grants that impact urban green space, education and quality of life.

Parks for Downtown Dallas/Belo Foundation

Parks For Downtown Dallas is a nonprofit that was established in 2015 when The Belo Foundation decided to concentrate on creating more green spaces for downtown Dallas. PfDD and two private donors have offered $35 million to the City of Dallas to be matched in the 2017 bond program to create 4 new parks.

PNM Resources

This corporate funder serves New Mexico communities in the areas of education, environment, and economic vitality.

FM Kirby Foundation

The F. M. Kirby Foundation aims effectively to manage and utilize that which has been entrusted to it over multiple generations of the Kirby family. It strives to make thoughtful and prudent philanthropic commitments to highly selective grantee partners. The goal is to invest in opportunities that foster self-reliance or otherwise create strong, healthy communities.

Make An Impact

Make An Impact Foundation is to promote the education and well-being of children. We identify children in severe need (homeless, poverty, etc.) as well as those with learning needs, emotional needs, disabilities or disease, and create opportunities to produce change in their lives. Our vision at MAIF is to meet the needs of children by identifying worthwhile projects, empowering project champions, and finding donor partners to help meet each need.

Resurgens Foundation

Raise funds to build specially designed "all abilities" playgrounds for children in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Charter is to build at least one new "all abilities" play facility annually.

Tufts Health Foundation

Tufts Health Plan Foundation’s mission is to improve the health and wellness of the diverse communities we serve. Through our community investments, the Foundation has given more than $26 million to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofits that improve healthy living with an emphasis on older adults. The Foundation began funding in New Hampshire in 2016. The Foundation funds programs that move communities toward achieving age-friendly policies and practices that are relevant, focus on the most vulnerable, and include older adults in the process.

May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust

The May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust envisions a human community that recognizes each individual as vital to the strength, richness, and well-being of the whole, and that motivates, empowers, and invites each to contribute and participate according to his or her ability and potential.

Natureworks

Ohio Dept of Natural Resources funding is available for cities, villages, counties, townships, park districts and conservancy districts interested in securing funds to assist with local park projects. Applicants and project scopes must meet the eligibility requirements under the NatureWorks Program.

Madison WI

City capital improvement plan averaging $180 million annually with 11% targeted at parks, 5 year plan. The plan funds a range of projects from maintaining current infrastructure and expanding bike paths to building new community centers and improving our parks.

Philadelphia Parks

Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) is a seven-year, $500 million investment in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. The money will be used to improve neighborhood parks, libraries, recreation centers, and playgrounds with the goals of promoting equity and encouraging economic growth across the city. These improvements are also expected to promote educational opportunities for children, support healthy lifestyles for all, improve public safety in our shared spaces, and create jobs for Philadelphians.

Credit Enhancement for Charter Schools Facilities (Credit Enhancement) Program

The Credit Enhancement program enables public charter schools to obtain school facilities by assisting them in securing private-sector and other non-Federal capital, and targets its funds to schools focused on high-needs students. Through innovative credit enhancement mechanisms, grantees leverage a relatively small amount of Federal funds to access much greater funding for charter school facilities.

AETNA Foundation

Philanthropic arm of AETNA which provides grants to communities improving overall health and factors. Funded $2 million in 2017, work that advances resident or youth-led initiatives, and fosters participants’ social engagement. Grantees will focus on measurable outcomes, including greater consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreased bullying behaviors, stress management and increased physical activity.

Project Fit America

Project Fit America (PFA) is a national (501) (c) (3) non -profit organization that creates and administers exemplary fitness in education programming in elementary and middle schools. Under this umbrella we address self-esteem, fitness and exercise as fun, understanding their body, as well as, leadership, sportsmanship and character development.

ESSA Shape

Shape partners with NFL, USA Football, GENYOUth and Play60 to create online content for NFL FLAG-In-School. This online training course for health and physical educatorsis designed for use in grades 3-8. These activities align with SHAPE America’s National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education (PE), and are easy to integrate into existing PE curriculums or for use before, during or after school.

Myra Fox Skelton Foundation

This foundation grants in WY with a focus on youth, health, education, and religion. The average grant is $2,000 - $10,000. Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by April 1 and October 1 to be reviewed at the next grant meeting.

The AnnMarie Foundation

The AnnMarie Foundation provides monetary awards to schools and non-profit organizations to enhance humanitarian, cultural, recreational, and aesthetic activities in the state of Wisconsin.

Governor’s Community Partnership Grants

The Small Cities Block Grant program gets federal funds to assist with community and economic development in West Virginia. Activities considered for funding include but are not limited to community centers/senior citizen centers, construction, and renovation of public facilities, demolition, economic development, flood, and storm drainage, acquisition, parks & recreation, preservation and beautification technology, water and wastewater facilities, and services, community facilities renovation/construction

The CarMax Foundation

CarMax supports non-profit programs in the areas of education, youth leadership, and children’s healthy living. Special note: Organizations in the Richmond, VA area may apply for a grant through the Home Office Giving Program. Organizations outside of Richmond must be invited to apply for the Regional Giving Program. CarMax awarded $5.9 million in grants in 2016. Submit application between September 1 and October 15 if your organization applies. TOPICS: play, inclusion, nature, fitness, trails, obesity/health, shade, surfacing

The Alleghany Foundation

Grants are made to institutions and organizations that qualify under IRS regulations as tax exempt and that are not private foundations as defined by the IRS. Priority is given to organizations serving the Alleghany Highlands. Priority is also given to work that advances one or more of the Foundation’s following identified areas of focus: Economic Transformation, Educational Attainment, Community Capacity, Health & Wellness, Leadership & Civic Vitality Special consideration will be given to applications that demonstrate the ability to leverage Foundation funding with public and other ongoing financial support.

The Dennis Foundation

The Dennis Foundation seeks to fund education, health, human services, and religion. Organization applying for grants must qualify under section 501©(3) of the IRS code. There is not a geographic limitation to the program but they do show priority for organizations in Central Virginia.

Sundt Foundation (San Antonio)

The Sundt Foundation focuses on improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adults. The Foundation has successfully provided $6.5 million to community organizations in Arizona, California, and Texas. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000. The quarterly grant application deadlines are: March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.

Esping Family Foundation Grants

The Esping Family Foundation assists people and institutions of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas help themselves and future generations. Only qualified public entities or 501(c) (3) charities serving the people of Texas are eligible for their grants. Grants are made in four categories: Education, Human Services, Health and Art & Culture There are three areas of high interest: Improving the education outcomes of Texas children (k-12), children and families and youth development

The Houston Endowment

Offers grants in five areas, including community enhancements, which would include the renovation and construction of play spaces. Funds are available to the Houston, TX area.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Healthy Kids, Healthy Families initiative invests and partners with nonprofit organizations that offer sustainable, measurable programs. The programs must address health and wellness in the following areas: Nutrition; Physical activity; Disease prevention and management; Supporting safe environments.

Tennessee Disability Coalition

The purpose of the grants through the TDC is to build capacity in the disability community to serve individuals with disabilities and their families.

Gambrill Foundation Grants

Seeks to support organizations that make it a mission to uplift and positively impact the residents of the Anderson County, SC area. The Foundation distributed 15 grants per year that have an average size between $5,000 and $15,000.

Park and Recreation Development Funds

The PARD grant program is state-funded and a non-competitive reimbursable grant program. It is for eligible local government or special purposes district entities within each county which provide recreational opportunities. They have monthly grant cycles.

Highmark Foundation

The foundation awards grants in the areas of Healthy Communities, Family Health, Chronic Disease and Service Delivery Systems.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) oversees several grant programs. Each program has its own schedule and requirements. The eligible match by the Project Sponsor may include local budgeted funds, local agency labor or equipment, federal revenue sharing, other eligible grants, state and county inmate labor, donated funds, the value of private donated property, equipment, materials, labor, the value of land acquired within the past six year period, cost of appraisals, pre-development costs within the past two year period (cannot exceed 15 percent of total project costs), or any combination thereof.

Nike Employee Grant Fund

This grant seeks to improve communities where Nike Employees live, work, and play. The grant gives priority to creating spaces for healthy activity and also gives priority for inclusion. As of this writing, the fund provides 40-50 grants over two grant cycles. June deadline for September grants and Dec deadline for March grants, with a $5,000-$20,000 range. Larger grants are reserved for those with the greatest strategic impact. Proposals will be accepted from nonprofits in the Portland-metro area, specifically Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Yamhill, and Columbia counties in OR, plus Clark County, WA.

The Hershey Foundation

The Hershey Foundation is dedicated to providing Northeast Ohio children with special opportunities for personal growth and development. The Foundation’s support helps schools, museums, cultural institutions, and other non-profit organizations by developing and implementing innovative programs. They make the future brighter for children by improving quality of life, building self-esteem, enhancing learning, increasing exposure to other cultures and ideas, and encouraging the development of independent thinking and problem-solving skills. Funding is provided for program development and special projects, equipment that brings new capabilities to an organization, capital campaigns and endowment of special projects.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

The Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources maintains a grant page on their website detailing programs available to local communities.

The Cleveland Foundation

For more than 95 years, the Cleveland Foundation has helped innovative ideas and programs come to life in Greater Cleveland's nonprofit community through their grantmaking. Their impact can be felt all over Northeast Ohio – in their metropolitan parks, their cultural institutions, their neighborhoods, and their schools. Each year, the Cleveland Foundation awards $80 million to $87 million in grants, primarily to nonprofit organizations in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties.

Toledo Community Foundation

Toledo Community Foundation, Inc., is a public charitable organization created by citizens of their community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in their service area. The Foundation serves Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan with an emphasis on the greater Toledo area. Grants from unrestricted funds support a variety of programs in education, social services, physical and mental health, neighborhood and urban affairs, natural resources, and the arts. Capital project requests will be given priority consideration. The Fund will look most favorably on requests that involve additional funders and not those that attempt to rely solely on the Fund to support the project entirely.

North Dakota Community Foundation

This foundation makes grants to improve life for citizens of North Dakota. They do not narrow grant focus, but rather look at each project on its individual merit.

The Winston-Salem Foundation Community Grants

The Foundation makes grants to charitable organizations in the Forsyth County area of North Carolina. They make grants for a wide variety of charitable purposes, including, but not limited to, new staff positions, capacity building projects, planning work, and new programs. We fund in areas including, but not limited to, arts and culture, education, health, human services, community development, and building social capital.

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

The BCBSNC Foundation offers both Healthy Eating Equipment Grants and Physical Activity Equipment Grants on an annual basis. Equipment-only grant cycles give an opportunity for organizations to access what they need to start, enhance or expand their work towards assisting their communities in achieving the health gains of increased physical activity and access to healthy food. BCBSNC seeks to invest in projects that result in increased physical activity. Their investments will be prioritized by the strongest correlation between equipment purchased and subsequent increase in physical activity, with the most competitive proposals being those that demonstrate a significant increase in activity at least 20 minutes per day /three times per week over the course of the project for the target population. Examples of equipment that may be purchased as a part of a Physical Activity Equipment Grant include (but are not limited to) the following: In-class physical activity: Wii Fit, Walking Classroom. Portable play/physical education equipment: Balls, scooters, sports equipment, parachutes, bikes/trikes. Portable exercise equipment: Pedometers, resistance bands, jump ropes, free weights, kettlebells, exercise balls, aerobic steps Fixed exercise equipment: Treadmill, elliptical, stationary bicycle, step machine, rowing machine. Playground Equipment: Both commercial and natural. Materials to develop/extend a trail or to enhance an outdoor learning environment.

The Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF)

The Parks and Recreation Trust Fund provides a dollar-for-dollar matching grant for parks and recreational projects to serve the public. PARTF is the primary source of funding to build and renovate facilities in the state parks. They also buy land for new and existing parks. Recipients use the grants to acquire land and/or to develop parks and recreational projects that serve the general public.

John and Catherine MacArthur Foundation

To help develop successful individuals and strong communities, the Program on Human and Community Development focuses on the relationships among people, place, and systems. Through grants and loans, the program explores two primary themes: the important role of place — home, community, city, region, and state — in people’s lives; and the shared interests between individuals, particularly those in trouble or in need, and society at large. Specific fields of work include community and economic development and education.

George A. Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation

The Mee Foundation invests in projects and programs of nonprofit organizations supporting the communities of Delaware County, New York; Cameron County, Pennsylvania; Broome County, New York; and occasionally the surrounding areas. The categories of funding include Education, Community and Recreation, Health and Human Services and Arts and Culture.

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation

State Park provides a number of grant programs. From playgrounds and trail development, they provide grants to a variety of projects that promote recreation and generally improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. All applicants must use the Regional Economic Development Councils online application process, the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA).

Frank H. Stewart Trust Grants

Distributes grants for the sole purpose of purchasing and to be used for public parks, recreation grounds, game refuges, fishing or propagation of fish, bird sanctuaries, or grounds for the protection and preservation of wildlife. Serving the State of New Jersey.

Natalie W. Furniss Foundation Grants

Supports organizations and humane societies that work to prevent cruelty to animals. Six grants are distributed each year with an average size of $3,000. Applications due by November 1. Serving the state of New Jersey.

Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation, Inc.

The Kimmel Foundation provides funds to organizations in Nebraska and Iowa that are tax-exempt and classified as public charities by the IRS. They give the highest priority to proposals for funding in five areas. Education, particular programs of broad impact in Art, Agriculture, and Business. Arts, including the improvement of art education, appreciation, and exhibition. Agriculture, notably the teaching and study of significant changes that have broad effects on agricultural practices, with emphasis on horticulture. Human Services, including broad community improvements that emphasize partnerships among agencies and stakeholders, eliminate duplication and improve the awareness of human services. Humanities, with priority given to improvements in the teaching of the humanities including increased accessibility to underserved audiences. Grants are made to organizations in Nebraska and Iowa with emphasis placed on organizations located and operating within Nebraska City and Otoe County in Nebraska.

Ethel S. Abbot Charitable Foundation

Grant requests are considered for capital projects and endowment projects more favorably than grant requests for operating funds. However, the Board of Trustees will occasionally make an operating grant for the startup of a new 501(c) (3). They evaluate each grant request on its merits and support projects which reflect well on the sponsoring organization, our foundation, and our state. The Foundation’s primary grant areas include; Lincoln and the surrounding 50-mile radius, Omaha and the surrounding 50-mile radius up to the MO. River and Western NE.

The Foundation – Phelps County Community

The Phelps County Community Foundation’s grants program provides a way for not-for-profit charitable organizations to secure financial assistance for projects and programs that will enhance the quality of life for residents of Phelps County, Nebraska. The Foundation has awarded over $4 million dollars since 1976 to support a variety of projects and programs within Phelps County. The foundation awards grants to the following areas of interest: Educational, Cultural, Human Services, Health & Recreation and Community.

DNRC Conservation & Resource Development

This site has various different loan and grant programs. See the website for more details. Application Process: Visit their website to view a variety of different grants and loans.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources

This website has various different loan and grant programs including outdoor recreation grants. Visit the website for more details.

Community Health & Prevention

Missouri Foundation for Health is a resource for the region, working with communities and nonprofits to generate and accelerate positive changes in health. As a catalyst for change, MFH improves the health of Missourians through partnership, experience, knowledge, and funding. The Foundation takes a multifaceted approach to health issues, understanding that programs, policy, and collaboration all play a role in creating lasting impact. Overall the initiative will increase healthy eating, increase physical activity, implement and enforce policy and environmental changes to support healthy eating and physical activity. It will also engage parents and other stakeholders to promote health and wellness in schools, families, and communities.

Otto Bremer Foundation

This foundation makes grants that move a community forward in meaningful, powerful and broad-based ways. They utilize a broad vision to encourage innovative responses to community opportunities and challenges. Grantees must be residents of Minnesota, North Dakota or Wisconsin, with priority given to areas near Bremer banks.

Target School Fundraising

Target accepts applications from organizations in the seven-county Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., metropolitan area that provides accessible and affordable arts and cultural experiences.

The McKnight Foundation

Their former Children, Families, and Communities program is now broken into two separate but complementary programs: Children and Families, and Region and Communities. Within each of these programs, the foundation will concentrate on clearly defined goals and a limited group of issues. They believe using Foundation resources in this way will help achieve more significant results. Please note: the Foundations uses separate guidelines and application instructions for their grantmaking for Youth Enrichment during the Out-of-School times.

Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Grants

The Foundation awards grants each year according to current and emerging community needs. The Board also prioritizes grants that: effect a broad segment of our community; leverage support from other sources; promote collaboration, without duplicating services; strengthen the organization, self-sufficiency, and long-term stability; focus on problem-solving and show realistic planning and management. The Foundation’s focus is on arts and culture, education, environment and animals, health, human services and public/society benefit.

The Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation Funding consists of operating support grants, project support grants, and program-related investments. Serving the area of Detroit.

Child Welfare

These funds will expand access to high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families through partnerships among Early Head Start and child care providers. Projects must address the needs in the named Michigan community.

The Henry E. Niles Foundation

The Foundation is interested in organizations that promote partnerships and collaborative efforts among multiple groups and organizations. The organization must be tax-exempt. The Foundation mainly focuses on the northeastern United States. Applications are accepted year round.

The Abell Foundation

The Foundation designates a significant portion of its resources to fund initiatives in Baltimore City. The programs that are offered are designed to reach the underserved, disadvantaged, and at-risk populations. Their aim is to help them achieve fuller and more meaningful participation in the community and to promote physical and mental health well-being. In the area of Community Development, the foundation focuses on programs that benefit: neighborhood revitalization, downtown reinvestment, homeownership preservation and investment adaptive reuse of vacant and underutilized buildings. It also focuses on vacant lot reclamation and reuse historic and cultural asset preservation and heritage tourism, consumer financial protection energy-efficiency, resource conservation, and sustainable development, food access, availability, and production, water quality, sanitation, and green infrastructure, community green space and green pathway development, tree planting and expansion of the tree canopy, immigrant community support and advocacy, community planning, growth management and regional problem solving efficient and integrated City service delivery

Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund

The Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund conserves wildlife and open spaces through the sale of instant Lottery tickets. Grants are awarded twice a year with the proceeds from ticket sales, totaling approximately $700,000. The Fund chooses projects in four categories that promote recreation as well as conservation of Maine's special places, endangered species and important fish and wildlife habitat.

Kansas Health Foundation

Recognition Grants expand the Kansas Health Foundation’s support to a broad range of health-related organizations throughout the state. While the majority of the Foundation’s funding is through invited proposals, the Recognition Grants program is designed to fund unsolicited requests. It is targeted for organizations and agencies proposing meaningful and charitable projects that fit within the Foundation's mission of improving the health of all Kansans. Recognition Grants are grants of up to $25,000 per organization. Using a competitive process, the Foundation will award as much as $2 million annually to Recognition Grant projects. Application deadlines are March 15 and September 15 each year. In the event these deadlines fall on a weekend, applications will not be due until the next business day. Application Process: All applications must be submitted online.

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

The Carver Charitable Trust awards grants to I.R.S.-designated, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Grants are not made directly to individuals, although some awards to institutions may be distributed to individuals in the form of scholarships and research funding. The Trust does not generally provide annual operating support or award endowments, although the Trustees realize that endowments are occasionally necessary to accomplish the long-term goals of a proposal. The great majority of grants are given to organizations located in, and for projects to be conducted within, the state of Iowa and portions of Illinois, as well as to other organizations in which Mr. Carver had an interest during his lifetime. Generally speaking, the Carver Trust supports biomedical and scientific research, scholarships, and programs addressing the educational and recreational needs of youth. Refer to the program area pages of this website to learn more information concerning these broad fields of interest. In addition, grants to help communities establish safe and affordable recreation opportunities are also part of the youth-directed programming. The Trust offers strategic funding for the development of public recreation facilities and related activities for children, with priority given to projects in the Iowa counties of Muscatine, Louisa, and Scott, as well as Rock Island and Mercer Counties in Illinois.

The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

Since the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County began dispersing funds, we’ve returned some $80 million in grants to the community, covering arts and culture, health and human services, parks and community development, and youth and education.

Indiana Community Improvement/Development Grants

Grants to qualifying organizations or entities within Indiana that will improve the quality of life and help meet the needs of the residents of the State of Indiana. The Foundation achieves this mission through cash grants which are used to support the funding of specific capital projects in the areas of: • Arts and Culture • Education • Health and Welfare Funding must be used for investments in facilities, equipment or real estate (non-operation funding). Application Process: Applications may be found online. Winners will be announced June 15 and December 15.

Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Program (OSLAD) & Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

The OSLAD Program is a state-financed grant program that provides funding assistance to local government agencies for the acquisition or development of land for public parks. The LWCF is a similar program. Application Process: Visit their website to download an application. Grant awards are typically announced by December or January.

Carver Charitable Trust

The Carver Charitable Trust awards grants to I.R.S.- designated 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organizations. Grants are not made directly to individuals, although some awards to institutions may be distributed to individuals in the form of scholarships and research funding. The Trust does not generally provide annual operating support or award endowments, although the Trustees realize that endowments are occasionally necessary to accomplish the long-term goals of a proposal. The great majority of grants are given to organizations located in, and for projects to be conducted within, the state of Iowa and portions of Illinois, as well as to other organizations in which Mr. Carver had an interest during his lifetime. Generally speaking, the Carver Trust supports biomedical and scientific research, scholarships, and programs addressing the educational and recreational needs of youth. Application Process: Submit an initial letter of inquiry before submitting a formal request. Visit their website for a full list of guidelines.

The Harriet and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation

All applicant must be tax exempt under the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Their geographic focus is primarily in Maryland, Hawaii and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The foundation normally awards grants for older adults and workforce development. Now they are funding capital grants throughout the US.

Legacy Land Conservation Program (LLCP)

The Legacy Land Conservation Program (LLCP) provides funding from the Land Conservation Fund for the acquisition of lands, including easements, for: Parks, Coastal areas, beaches, and ocean access, Natural areas, Habitat protection, Cultural and historical sites, Open spaces and scenic resources, Recreational and public hunting area. Grants from the Land Conservation Fund are available through Legacy Land Conservation Program to State agencies, counties, and non-profit land conservation organizations seeking funding to acquire property that has value as a resource to Hawaii. County agency or non-profit land conservation organization grant recipients must provide matching funds of at least 25% of the total project costs.

The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company supports the communities in which it operates. Cash and product contributions are made to support a variety of worthy causes and non-profit organizations which support Education, Health & Human Services, Civic & Community initiatives, Arts & Culture and the Environment. Particular emphasis is placed upon causes that support kids and kids at risk.

The James M. Cox Foundation (Atlanta, GA or areas where Cox Enterprises does business)

The Foundation provides philanthropic support for not-for-profit organizations in communities where Cox Enterprises, Inc. does business. The Foundation is concentrating its community support in several priority areas: conservation and environment, early childhood education (birth to five years), empowering families and individuals for success, and health. Two types of support are considered: requests for capital campaigns and requests for special projects.

May P. & Francis L. Abreu Charitable Trust (Atlanta Only)

The Trust funds organizations in the Atlanta area only. The foundation’s areas of interest include arts and cultural programs; secondary education; higher education; health associations; human services; children and youth services. Types of support include capital campaigns, program development, seed money, and matching funds. Applications must be submitted online.

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

The Foundation offers financial grants, consulting management support to nonprofit organizations in the 23-county metro Atlanta area through multiple programs, including the Common Good Funds, as well as programs and partnerships focused on specific areas of interest and need. Dates and deadlines vary per specific grant applied for. For more information call the Foundation at 404-688-5525.

The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation

The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Inc. is an independent private foundation with a broad charter to support charitable, scientific and educational activities. The Foundation is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees under the laws of the state of Georgia. Grants generally are limited to tax-exempt public charities located and operating in Georgia. Principal giving interests are focused on the following program areas: Elementary, secondary, higher education, healthcare, education and human services, particularly for children and youth. Other areas are economic development, civic affairs, art and cultural activities, conservation of natural resources and environmental education. Application Process: No application form is required. Proposals should be in letter form, addressed to P. Russell Hardin, Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, 191 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 3450, Atlanta, GA 30303. Visit their website for proposal guidelines.

Division of Parks, Recreational Trails Program

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be granting 27 new grants totaling $2.5 million to state, federal and local governments around the state. The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities identified in, or that further a specific goal of, the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).

Clark & Ruby Baker Foundation

This grant addresses a number of concerns on the state of GA. Capital projects may be considered if they serve a charitable need. The deadline for application is June 1.

Florida Land and Recreation Grant Programs

Administers grants to local governments through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The grant program provides financial assistance for acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation. Eligible participants include all county governments, municipalities in Florida and other legally constituted local governmental entities, with the responsibility for providing outdoor recreational sites and facilities for the general public.

The District of Columbia

The Office of Partnerships and Grant Services (OPGS) supports District government agencies, non-profits and faith-based organizations. Through its Grants Information Resource Center (GIRC), a computer center with access to funding research databases and the Internet, OPGS intends to strengthen the organizational leadership and management ability of local government and non-profit officials to help improve the delivery and sustainability of community services in the District of Columbia. The GIRC is located in the OPGS office at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 324, Washington, DC 20004. Access to the GIRC is free of charge but requires an appointment. Please call (202) 727-8900 to schedule a visit. Application Process: Visit their website to search for a variety of grants.

Delaware Land & Water Conservation Trust Fund

Established in 1986, the trust fund was created to provide permanent and steady funding for park land and greenway conservation and outdoor recreation facility development. City and county governments and park districts may apply for grant funding under this program. Grants may be awarded for projects such as land acquisition, greenway corridor acquisition or development, planning and design of parks or trails. For a detailed list of eligible park, greenway and trail grant projects see Park Guidance and Greenway and Trail Guidance.

Hartford Foundation Regular Grants

The Foundation awards grants for a broad range of purposes to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations in social services, health, education, early childhood and youth services, arts and culture, housing and neighborhood development, and other charitable fields in the state of Connecticut. These grants: enhance or strengthen existing activities; provide start-up for organizations and new programs; provide support for capital improvements. Interested applicants are encouraged to call a program contact to discuss their project before beginning the application process. Nonprofit organizations in the following Connecticut towns are eligible to apply for funding: Andover, Avon, Bloomfield, Bolton, Canton, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Hebron, Manchester, Marlborough, Newington, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Somers, South Windsor, Suffield, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Windsor Locks, Tolland, and Vernon. Proposals for statewide programs may be considered when there is a substantial benefit to residents of these communities. Application Process: Submit an application online, the review process takes about 90 days from submission.

Citizens Bank Foundation: Charitable Grants Program

The Citizens Bank Foundation Charitable Grants Program supports non-profit organizations in the communities served by the bank in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The focus is on non-profit organizations that develop innovative responses to basic human needs, promote affordable housing, and encourage community-based services targeted to low- and moderate-income families, support community development initiatives that are catalysts for economically distressed areas, or target new ways to address issues of economic self-sufficiency. Requests are reviewed throughout the year. Visit the website listed below to take the online eligibility test and review the application guidelines. Application Process: Enter zip then click on Corporate Giving, then Charitable Grants, take the grant eligibility quiz.

Adolph Coors Foundation Grants

The primary areas of foundation interests are: 1.) Health, 2.) Education, 3.) Youth, Community and Human Services, and 4.) Civic and Culture

El Pomar Foundation

El Pomar contributes more than $20 million annually through grants to nonprofit organizations and government equivalents across Colorado. The Foundation’s focus areas include arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services. In recent years, El Pomar has increased its support of areas outside Colorado's front range to include the entire state of Colorado.

Great Outdoors Colorado

The Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund (GOCO) receives its funding exclusively through Lottery revenues. GOCO uses their proceeds to fund open space, local parks and recreation, state parks, wildlife protection, and environmental projects. Many playgrounds have been built or updated through the lottery fund donations. Based on the four funding areas mandated by the Colorado Constitution—and with input from grantees and Coloradans—we’ve developed several grant programs: Local Government Park and Outdoor Recreation Grants - Helps construct and enhance community parks, outdoor recreation amenities and environmental education facilities. Also includes Mini Grants for smaller projects costing $60,000 or less. Open Space Grants - Help to preserve Colorado’s open spaces, including land along river corridors, urban parcels, agricultural lands and wildlife habitat. Planning Grants - Help to develop strategic plans that create, protect and enhance open space, wildlife habitat, parks and trails. Trails Grants – Is offered annually through the Colorado State Trails Program to develop recreational trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding and other non-motorized activities. Conservation Excellence Grants – Helps to improve and expand capacity at organizations working in land conservation

Weingart Foudation (Southern California Counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino, Santa Barbara, and Ventura only)

The Foundation provides grants and other support designed to improve the capacity and sustainability of nonprofit organizations delivering effective services in the areas of health, human services, and education for people and communities in need. The Foundation gives highest priority to activities that provide greater access to people who are economically disadvantaged and underserved. The Foundation also funds activities that benefit the general community and improve the quality of life for all individuals in Southern California.

The Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation

The Foundation seeks to make grants to organizations having broad based funding support, with a significant percentage of funds from other private sources; specifically defined goals and purposes; demonstrated effectiveness in its programs; expectations for continued success in its activities without future dependence on support from this Foundation; and committed, enthusiastic and diligent leadership. The Foundation is primarily focused on support of the East Bay Area of California. The Foundation’s Board meets four times a year to consider grant applications. All grant applications will be answered as quickly as possible. Response time typically will be three to six months.

Sundt Foundation (Sacramento and San Diego)

The Sundt Foundation focuses on improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adults. The Foundation has successfully provided $6.5 million to community organizations in Arizona, California, and Texas. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000. The quarterly grant application deadlines are: March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15.

The McConnel Foundation

The McConnell Foundation, located in Redding, California, is a broad-based funder that has awarded grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities located in their giving area. They award grants primarily in Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity, Tehama, and Modoc Counties. Through The McConnell Fund at the Shasta Regional Community Foundation, grant requests of up to $50,000 are accepted for projects that are in or are for the benefit of our giving area. More than $202 million in the areas of Arts & Culture, Community Vitality, Recreation, Social Services, and the Environment has been awarded since the foundation began making grants in 1989. Current areas of focus are Children, Youth & Education; Sustainable/Livable Communities.

The Health Trust

The Health Trust’s vision is to make Silicon Valley the healthiest area in America. Awards upwards of $3 million in grants to organizations in their region that share our steadfast goals and commitment to building a healthy and vibrant community are awarded annually. The Health Trust also maintains a co-funding partnership with the Council on Aging to gain additional support for projects and programs that benefit older adults.

The California Endowment

Building Healthy Communities is a ten-year, $1 billion, comprehensive community initiative that is creating a revolution in the way Californians think about and support health in their communities. In 14 places across California, residents are proving that they have the power to make health happen in their neighborhoods, schools and with prevention—and in doing so, they're creating a brighter future for their children and for their state.

The Clorox Company Foundation

The Foundation makes grants primarily in its headquarters community of Oakland, CA. Clorox manufacturing plants also operate small giving programs in their local communities. These programs are administered independently and serve agencies within a three-to-five mile radius of these facilities. The Foundation concentrates its contributions in two focus areas: education/youth development and culture/civic programs. Funding priorities may shift from year to year.

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance

The Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) is an annual program providing state funds for city and county projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. Caltrans anticipates appropriation of $7.2 million annually for projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. Funds are allocated to cities and counties on a matching basis requiring a minimum of 10 percent match of the total project cost. No applicant shall receive more than 25 percent of the total amount transferred to the BTA in a single fiscal year. Bicycle Transportation Account provides funding for projects that improve the safety and convenience of bicycle commuters, including, but not limited to, any of the following: New bikeways serving major transportation corridors New bikeways removing travel barriers to potential bicycle commuters Secure bicycle parking at employment centers, park-and-ride lots, rail and transit terminals, and ferry docks and landings Bicycle-carrying facilities on public transit vehicles Installation of traffic control devices to improve the safety and efficiency of bicycle travel Elimination of hazardous conditions on existing bikeways Planning Improvement and maintenance of bikeways Project planning Preliminary engineering Final design Right of way acquisition Construction engineering Construction and/or rehabilitation

Everychild

The Everychild Foundation came about from the passion and dedication of a group of women in Los Angeles who wanted to make a serious difference in the lives of children in need. Their funds come from member donations. The Everychild Foundation makes one grant per year for an amount up to $1 million funded through annual contributions from members available to a non-profit agency located within Los Angeles County.

Peter Kiewit Foundation

The Foundation awards two types of grants: general purpose grants and small grants. Other programs and initiatives are managed separately from general grant making. The Peter Kiewit Foundation funds programs, facilities, and capital projects. There are no limitations on the size or duration of the grants that may be requested for general purpose grants. The Foundation gives preference for funding requests in the state of Nebraska, western Iowa within 100 miles of Omaha, the community of Sheridan, WY, and the community of Rancho Mirage, CA. Two applications can be submitted by any applicant for two separate projects, in any 12 month period.

The Allergan Foundation – Community Grant

The Allergan Foundation supports community-based projects that support the arts, education, and other civic and community causes located in regions where Allergan, Inc. has a facility. Grants will not be awarded to refugee or religious based activities for the purpose of furthering religious doctrine. Community grants range from $5,000 to $10,000.

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

The Knight Community Foundations Program seeks to advance informed and engaged communities by working with community foundations and their leaders. They have an invaluable relationship with their partners in each of their 26 Knight Communities. To date they have committed to giving at least $140 million to community foundation endowments. The leadership behind these organizations is not only supported by their assets, but increasingly by their efforts to ease the flow of information between all of us so that we may learn and lead more effectively.

Sierra Health Foundation

Through the Responsive Grants Program the Sierra Health Foundation has awarded nearly $7 million to support communities that are improving health, promoting access and reducing health inequity throughout their 26-county funding region. In June 2016, 36 grants were announced totaling $500,000.

Annenberg Foundation

This foundation funds programs that focus on human health and wellness concerns of the community. Grant awards typically range from $10,000 to $250,000. There is no deadline. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Priority is given to the five county Greater Los Angeles regions.

Commerce Department Environmental Funding

Agency: Commerce Dept. (Nat'l Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin.); Program: NOAA California Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program (CFDA Number: 11.429) (Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOSONMS-2016-2004702); Eligibility: K-12 schools, governments, universities and nonprofits (projects must be in: San Francisco Bay, Monterey Bay and Santa Barbara Channel watersheds); Funding: $800,000 for 20 awards (no match required); Deadline: Check back for 2016 Deadlines Purpose: The B-WET program supports existing environmental education programs, fosters the growth of new programs, and encourages the development of partnerships among environmental education programs throughout the named California bay watershed areas.

Winthrop Rockefeller Fund

For more than thirty-five years ago the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has been providing grants to tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of Arkansans. Since that time, the Foundation has developed a more targeted approach that focuses our resources in three areas: economic development education economic, racial, and social justice

Sundt Foundation (Phoenix and Tucson)

The Sundt Foundation focuses on improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adults. The Foundation has successfully provided $6.5 million to community organizations in Arizona, California, and Texas. Grants range from $1,000 to $10,000. The quarterly grant application deadlines are: March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15. For additional information about the grant application process, contact the Sundt Foundation Administrator at 855-714-4365 or email sundtfoundation@sundt.com

Arizona State Parks Grant Programs

Arizona State Parks and Trails works with Federal, State, County and Municipal Governments, as well as Tribes, Clubs and Non-Profits to help fund outdoor recreation educational programs, projects that build recreational motorized and non-motorized trails, trail facilities, and playgrounds. These grants can also be used to develop ball fields, ramadas, picnic tables, grills, and tennis and basketball courts to name a few. Funds can also be used to increase outdoor recreational opportunities for those with disabilities. If your agency is considering building accessible trails, outdoor recreation facilities and/or educational-related projects, our grant programs will help you reach that goal.

DoEd Award to Help American Indian Youth

The Education Dept. (DoEd) awards more than $5.3 million in grants to help Native American youth become college- and career-ready. Under the new Native Youth Community Projects (NYCP) program, the department is making grants to a dozen recipients in nine states that will impact more than 30 tribes and involve more than 48 schools. These awards are part of President Obama’s Generation Indigenous “Gen I” Initiative to help Native American Youth. Alaska Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc. $600,000 – The Cook Inlet Tribal Council, in partnership with the Anchorage School District, will administer Journey Ahead, a middle-school intervention designed to improve the college and career readiness of Alaska Native and American Indian students in Anchorage.

Social and Economic Development Strategies for Alaska -SEDS-AK

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 funds for community-based projects under the ANA Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) program. This opportunity is focused on community-driven projects designed to grow local economies, strengthen Native American families. Native American communities include American Indian tribes, Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Rasmuson Foundation

Rasmuson Foundation is a private foundation that works as a catalyst to promote a better life for Alaskans. Since its founding and first grant of $125 in 1955, Rasmuson Foundation has supported Alaskan non-profit organizations in the pursuit of their goals, with particular emphasis on organizations that demonstrate strong leadership, clarity of purpose, and cautious use of resources. The Foundation awards approximately $30 million annually to improve the quality of life in Alaska.

Citigroup Foundation Grants - Global

Average total yearly giving $52 million. Citibank’s communities around the world are eligible to apply. Neighborhood revitalization is a focus.

The Dekko Foundation

Foundation welcomes requests from schools and community organizations in the communities where its founders, Chester E. Dekko, did business during his lifetime. The board of directors’ focus is on grant making for programs that support the healthy development and education of young people. Their grant making areas of interest include: Early Childhood Middle Childhood Adolescence Community Development Geographic Priorities: Alabama: Limestone County. Florida: Collier County; applications by invitation only. Indiana: DeKalb, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben,and Whitley Counties. Iowa: Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold, and Union Counties. Minnesota: Norman County.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides grants for US projects that advance their mission to improve the health and health care of all Americans. In order for a project to be considered for funding, they must address one of their areas of focus. RWJF awards most grants through calls for proposals (CFPs). The also accept unsolicited proposals for projects that suggest new and creative approaches to solving health and health care problems.

Cooperating Collections

Free funding information centers in libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that provide a variety of supplementary materials and services in areas useful to grant seekers. Information includes grant searches, blanket applications and a wealth of other valuable information to help you find the right grant, then target your proposal to it.

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

This Foundation awards the majority of its grants to U.S. 501 (c) (3) organizations and other tax-exempt organizations. In deciding how to invest their resources, they look for projects that help reduce inequities in neglected areas, produce measurable results, catalyze increased momentum, collaborate with government, philanthropic, private-sector, and not-for-profit partners, favor preventative approaches, leverage support from other sources, advance their current strategies, accelerating the work they are already supporting.

The Finish Line Youth Foundation

This Foundation strives to make a difference in the lives of youth in the communities where employees and customers live, work, and play. They accomplish this by being good stewards of the funds they receive and by supporting youth programs that are effective and inclusive. The Finish Line Youth Foundation financially supports opportunities for participation in youth programs that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle.

Land and Water Conservation Fund

The LWCF program gives matching grants to States and local governments to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program’s intent is to create and maintain a legacy of high quality recreational areas and facilities and to stimulate non-federal investments to protect and maintain recreational resources across the United States.

St. Joseph Health Foundation Wellness & Prevention Initiative

This Community Partnership Fund seeks proposals that address the health and well-being of low-income communities in all areas of health including Body, Mind and Spirit. Applicants should develop a relationship with their local SJH hospital's Community Benefit department before applying for funding. Please contact the Community Partnership Fund to be put in touch with your local SJH hospital Community Benefit contact.

BNSF Railway Foundation

This Foundation makes grants in the 28 states through which BNSF operates, and where BNSF employees live, work and volunteer. Among their grant priorities are civic programs that involve parks and recreation, as well as health and human services.

LL Bean Charitable Giving Fund

LL Bean supports non-profits in the areas of outdoor recreation and health & human services through their program. Grants are made only to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations.

Charlotte Martin Foundation

The Charlotte Martin Foundation focuses on youth engagement in athletics, culture and education. They are also focused on the preservation of wildlife and habitat. The deadline for submitting a Letter of Interest (required before submitting application) is May 15. You will receive an invite to a full proposal by June 5 and full proposals are due by June 30. Notifications will be received by July 15.

Bank of the West Foundation Grants

Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Program

This program was created to fund construction and rehabilitation of trails for both motor and non-motorized usage. Although the program does not typically fund fitness equipment by itself, this can be included as a component of the overall project. There is a matching fund component to the grant, which can vary by state.

Funding Factory

Not a traditional grant source, The Funding Factory helps schools earn leading edge technology, sports and recreation equipment (including playground equipment) by recycling empty printer cartridges and used cell phones. Schools collect empty printer cartridges and used cell phones and send them to The Funding Factory. Funding Factory provides all the shipping cartons and labels you need at no cost to your school. They also provide posters you can display at your school to help get the word out about your program.

Doris Day Animal Foundation

The Doris Day Animal Foundation funds nonprofit 501c3 organizations that need assistance in their work of caring for and protecting animals. DDAF evaluates prospective grantees and makes grants throughout the year, considering applications quarterly. Submissions are accepted during January, April, July and October.

Dog Park Fund – My Darling Theo

Grants will be awarded to US based, organized non-profit dog park groups. The fund will be generously supported by monetary donations from the general public. Twice a year there will be a call for submissions and America will vote over the internet for the winners. The grant will be awarded and distributed to the winning organized non-profit dog park community group.

M. Edward Morris Foundation Grants

Seeks to fund organizations that support the care and protection of animals, preservation of natural resources, and the health and welfare of human beings. Thirteen grants are distributed each year with an average size between $1,000 and $5,500. Applications accepted year round.

The Nutro Company ROOM TO RUN Dog Park Appreciation Project

Supporting public, non-profit dog parks and off-leash areas. Since 2010, the program has helped enhance over 120 dog parks and committed more than 4,000 volunteer hours across North America. Projects include landscaping and adding trees and other shade structures, as well as adding benches, agility equipment, signage and more for the enjoyment of pets and pet parents

CSX Beyond Our Rails – Giving Gateway

CSX makes donations to organizations that are eligible to receive charitable donations and that support causes that align with our community focus areas.

The Seattle Foundation

The Seattle Foundation is one of the nation’s largest community foundations, addressing a broad spectrum of issues locally, regionally, and internationally. They support a wide variety of issues including arts and culture, basic needs, economy, education, environment, health and wellness, and neighborhoods and communities.

Darden Restaurants Foundation Grants

The Darden Restaurants Foundation, supported by Darden Restaurants (operators of Red Lobster, The Olive Garden and other restaurants), makes grants in communities in which Darden has facilities. Areas of interest are: • Education • The Arts and Culture • Social Services • Nutrition • Environment and Natural Resources Grants ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 each. Application Process: Grant applications can be found online. The Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation reviews and awards grants quarterly – September, November, February and May. Darden's fiscal year runs from the beginning of June to the end of May.

First Children’s Finance

First Children’s Finance helps children, families, and communities succeed by increasing the availability, affordability, and quality of early child care and education. They accomplish this by providing financial and business-development assistance to high-quality child care businesses serving low- and moderate-income families and building partnerships that connect these vital businesses with the resources of the public and private sectors. A non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we currently lend in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Better Bicycling Community Grants

Performance Bicycle will recognize some of the bicycle advocacy organizations making a difference by granting a total of $30,000 in 10 communities. These Better Bicycling Community Grants will support local efforts to make cycling more accessible in the communities where there are Performance stores. The grants are administered in collaboration with the Alliance for Biking & Walking. Criteria: Must be located in a community where there is a Performance store Incorporated as a 501c3 or 501c4 organization Proposes a campaign that is winnable with measurable results Proposes a campaign that will celebrate and enhance bicycling in a Performance community Recommended but not required that the applying organization is a member of the Alliance for Biking & Walking

The Coca-Cola Foundation

The Coca-Cola Company seeks to give grants to communities where they do business that can make a difference in water stewardship, active healthy living, community recycling, and education. Coca-Cola does not support individual school systems.

Mattel Children’s Foundation

The Mattel Children's Foundation focuses its strategic grant making on one major objective: Improving the lives of children in need. The Mattel Children's Foundation has worked with thousands of charitable organizations and positively impacted millions of children since 1978. Over the years, the Foundation has funded new technologies, after-school activities, literacy projects, and programs to promote the health of children around the world.

Shane’s Inspiration

Their Vision: Fostering a bias-free world for children with disabilities Their Mission: Creating inclusion for children with disabilities through the use of inclusive playgrounds and programs

Aegon Transamerica Foundation

Transamerica believes their responsibilities go beyond corporate walls. Therefore they created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation. Through financial grants and the volunteer commitment of their employees, they support non-profit organizations focused on the education, health and well-being of the communities where they live and work. The Foundation’s grant dollars go to the following categories of non-profit organizations: Arts & Culture: Programs that foster creativity in the areas of music and the performing arts, including venues for artistic expression. Civic & Community: Programs that strive to promote community development, encourage civic leadership, and enhance work and business opportunities. Education & Literacy: Programs with a mission to provide knowledge and to expand individuals’ capabilities, especially in the areas of financial literacy. Health & Welfare: Programs committed to improving the condition of the human body through nutrition, housing for the homeless, disease prevention and more. United Way: In addition to leading an annual campaign, employees' contributions are matched by at least 50%.

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation works toward the vision of self-sufficient people in healthy communities. Their mission is to research and identify the needs of society and to develop, implement, and fund solutions that have a lasting impact and offer people a choice of hope for the future.

The David & Lucile Packard Foundation

The Children, Families, and Communities Program works to give all children the opportunity to reach their full potential. Their grant making strategies address two interrelated and fundamental needs that must be met for children to thrive: health and education.

Bank of America

Working in partnership with community leaders, Bank of America's local market leadership directs the majority of our giving through local grants that address pressing social, economic, and cultural needs of communities across their global footprint. In addition, they partner with national organizations such as the United Way of America and Habitat for Humanity International to direct resources to local communities. Through their signature philanthropic program, the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative™, they enhance nonprofits' ability to serve more individuals and families in need and develop nonprofit visionaries, local heroes, and students as the community leaders of today and tomorrow.

Allstate

Programs should focus on safety education with a special emphasis on youth, tolerance and inclusion. Their Safe and Vital Communities funding focuses on Teen Safe Driving, Catastrophe Response, and Neighborhood Revitalization.

MetLife

The MetLife Foundation makes grants to partners with an ability to reach low income households The goal is to empower people to lead healthy, productive lives and strengthen communities. Underlying the Foundation's programs is a focus on education at all ages and a commitment to increasing access and opportunity. Applications are accepted & reviewed year round.

The Norfolk Southern Foundation

The Norfolk Southern Foundation offers grants in four principal areas: Educational programs, primarily at the post-secondary level Community enrichment focusing on cultural and artistic organizations Environmental programs Health and human services (food banks, homeless programs, and independent free clinics) Grants are awarded to eligible organizations located within the Norfolk Southern Corporation territory. Decisions are made by December 31 for the following year’s discretionary funding program.

The CarMax Foundation

CarMax supports non-profit programs in the areas of education, youth leadership, and children’s healthy living. Special note: Organizations in the Richmond, VA area may apply for a grant through the Home Office Giving Program. Organizations outside of Richmond must be invited to apply for the Regional Giving Program. CarMax awarded $5.9 million in grants in 2016. Submit application between September 1 and October 15 if your organization applies.

The Alleghany Foundation

Grants are made to institutions and organizations that qualify under IRS regulations as tax exempt and that are not private foundations as defined by the IRS. Priority is given to organizations serving the Alleghany Highlands. Priority is also given to work that advances one or more of the Foundation’s following identified areas of focus: - Economic Transformation - Educational Attainment - Community Capacity - Health and Wellness - Leadership and Civic Vitality Special consideration will be given to applications that demonstrate the ability to leverage Foundation funding with public and other ongoing financial support.

Citizens Bank Foundation: Charitable Grants Program

The Citizens Bank Foundation Charitable Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in the communities served by the bank in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The focus is on non-profit organizations that develop innovative responses to basic human needs, promote affordable housing, and encourage community-based services targeted to low- and moderate-income families, support community development initiatives that are catalysts for economically distressed areas, or target new ways to address issues of economic self-sufficiency. Requests are reviewed throughout the year. Visit the website listed below to take the online eligibility test and review the application guidelines. Application Process: Enter zip then click on Corporate Giving, then Charitable Grants, take the grant eligibility quiz.

Entergy

Entergy’s Open Grants Programs’ focus is to improve communities. They look for opportunities to give in arts and culture, community improvement/enrichment, the environment and healthy families. Educational initiatives are funded mainly through the Entergy Charitable Foundation. ATTENTION Mississippi grantees: The deadline for open grants requests in Mississippi is April 1. Please check their website following to see if your project is located in an area where Entergy has operations: Arkansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, and Vermont.

Surdna Foundation

The Surdna Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations in the areas of sustainable environments, strong local economies, and thriving cultures.

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is committed to a program of philanthropy that supports the Corporation’s strategic business goals and invests in the quality of life in the community. Applications are accepted year round and evaluations are typically performed quarterly. Organizations applying for a grant must have a non-profit tax exempt classification under 501c3, or be a public elementary/secondary school, or be a qualifying US-based institute of higher education.

American Trails

American Trails is the only national, nonprofit organization working on behalf of all trail interests. American Trails support local, regional, and long-distance trails and greenways. Their goal is to support America's trails by finding common ground and promoting cooperation among all trail interests

ACHIEVE Healthy Communities

ACHIEVE (Action Communities for Health, Innovation, and EnVironmental changE) is sponsored by the (CDC). Selected national organizations collaborate with CDC to enhance local communities’ abilities to help prevent or manage health-risk factors for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and arthritis. Specific activities are directed toward promoting physical activity and healthy eating, improving access to quality preventive healthcare services, and eliminating health disparities. Some examples of community-based improvements include, but are not limited to, increased access to and use of attractive and safe locations for engaging in physical activity.

Zanvyl & Isabelle Krieger Fund

Current priorities of this fund include the environment and health, with a focus on underserved communities. Since many outdoor fitness parks can be used by people who cannot afford fee-based fitness facilities, by locating your new outdoor adult fitness park in an underserved community, you may qualify for this fund. The fund’s website covers specific information that should be included in your proposal.

People for Bikes

The People For Bikes Community Grant Program assists in supporting bicycle infrastructure projects and advocacy initiatives that will make it easier and safer for people to ride. Grant applications for People For Bikes are accepted from non-profit organizations with a focus on bicycling, active transportation, or community development. People For Bikes only funds US projects.  People For Bikes focuses most grant funds on projects such as: Bike paths, lanes, trails, and bridges, Mountain bike facilities, Bike parks and pump tracks, BMX facilities, End-of-trip facilities such as bike racks, bike parking, and bike storage, We also fund some advocacy projects, such as: Programs that transform city streets, such as Ciclovías or Open Streets Days, Initiatives designed to increase ridership or the investment in bicycle infrastructure. People For Bikes s will accept requests for funding up to $10,000.  They will not consider grant requests in which funding amounts to 50% or more of the budget.

Challenge Cost Share Programs

The Challenge Cost Share Program (CCSP) increases participation in the preservation and improvement of National Park Service natural, cultural, and recreational resources. This includes all authorized Service programs and activities and on national trails. The CCSP is a matching fund program. An equal amount of eligible and matching share (minimum 50%) of cash, goods, or services from nonfederal sources is required. Projects selected should generally be able to be completed within one year.

Kaiser Permanente

We support innovative efforts to bring safe, physical activity to local schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. A healthy community is an environment that supports the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of those who live, work, and play there. It could be a safe route for kids to walk or bicycle to school, a neighborhood grocery store stocked with fresh produce, or parks and playgrounds that welcome families and workplaces that promote wellness and physical activity.

American Express

One of the three divisions of American Express grant program includes community service which could be a good fit for playground installations. Check out their website to learn more about projects that have been funded, initiatives and how to apply.

The McCormick Communities Program

The McCormick Foundation works to strengthen the components of civic health that make our communities strong. Their investments are focused on programs that improve basic human needs, provide disaster relief, inspire civic responsibility and stimulate local philanthropy.

Home Depot – Building Healthy Communities Grant Program

The Home Depot Foundation offers grants, up to $5,000, are available to IRS-registered 501c designated organizations and tax-exempt public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their community. Grants are given in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services. Our primary goal is to provide grants and volunteer opportunities to support the renovation, refurbishment, retrofitting, accessibility modifications, and/or weatherization of existing homes, centers, schools and other similar facilities.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation - Quality of Life Grants

The Reeve Foundation awards Quality of Life grants up to $25,000 to organizations that provide services to individuals with paralysis. Applications are welcome from non-profit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, municipal and state governments, school districts, recognized tribal entities and other institutions such as community or veteran’s hospitals. Grants are awarded to organizations that address the needs of people living with paralysis caused by spinal cord and other injuries, diseases or birth conditions, including (but not limited to) stroke, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Twice a year, funding is awarded to nonprofit organizations that provide critical life-enhancing and life-changing programs and services that improve physical and emotional health. Quality of Life grants is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Award #1U59DD000383).These grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that address that needs of people living with paralysis caused by spinal cord and other injuries, diseases and birth conditions, including (but not limited to) stroke, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Reeve Foundation has provided 2,300 grants since 1999 totaling more than $17 million to organizations worldwide that help improve opportunities, access and quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families and their communities.

Muscle Milk Recovery Grant

CytoSport, Inc. (“Sponsor”) believes strongly that sports and exercise are essential to the health, well-being and happiness of children and adults of all ages. As a result, we want to give back to our audience by providing grant money to worthy school or community programs that have a specific need for resources to improve athletic opportunities for kids and young adults. To facilitate this goal, we developed the Muscle Milk® Brand Recovery Grant Program (“Grant Program”), which will provide a series of grants to deserving programs at least four times a year, and maybe more.

NFL Play 60 Super School Contest

The NFL PLAY 60 Super School program has been recognizing deserving elementary and middle schools across the country since 2010. 34 schools are recognized each year as NFL PLAY 60 Super Schools for their efforts and awarded a $10,000 youth health and wellness grant and a visit with one or more NFL players, mascots, cheerleaders and other team personnel. Since the program was started, more than $1 million has been distributed to schools across the country impacting more than 60,000 students and funding projects like climbing walls, walking trails, new PE equipment, refurbished fitness zones and much more.

CVS Caremark Community Grant

To ensure that they make a positive impact, the CVS Community Grants Program will focus on inclusive programs and programs for children with disabilities under age 21; academic and enrichment programs at public schools; and programs that provide access to quality health care services and health education for at risk and underserved populations of all ages. Requests for CVS Caremark Community Grants are accepted beginning on January 1 and ending on October 31.

Rural Community Development Initiative

The Rural Community Development Initiative assists in developing the ability of private, nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations, and low income rural communities to improve housing, community facilities, community and economic development projects in rural areas

Community Facilities Grants

Community Facilities Programs provides grants in order to assist in developing essential community facilities in rural areas and towns with populations up to 20,000. Applicants that are located in smaller communities with lower populations and lower incomes will receive a higher percentage of grants. Some of the types of Grants available to public entities include municipalities, counties, parishes, boroughs, and special-purpose districts, as well as non-profit corporations and tribal governments.

USDA – United States Department of Agriculture

Community and Economic Development: The Community and Economic Development Program assists both communities and regions in realizing their goals through assistance and grants Community Facilities Loans and Grants: Community Facilities Programs provide loans, grant and loan guarantees for community facilities. Some of the types of projects supported by this program include hospitals, health clinics, schools, fire houses, community centers and many other community-based initiatives.

Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Education Grants

The Grants Program sponsored by EPA's Environmental Education Division (EED), Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education, supports environmental education projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. EPA awards grants each year based on funding appropriated by Congress.

Federal-aid Highway Program

National Highway System funds may be used to construct bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways on land adjacent to any highway on the National Highway System, including Interstate highways. Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds may be used for either the construction of bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways, or non-construction projects (such as maps, brochures, and public service announcements) related to safe bicycle use and walking. Ten percent of each State's annual STP funds are set-aside for Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEAs). The law provides a specific list of activities that are eligible TEAs and this includes "provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles, provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists". Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds may be used for either the construction of bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways, or non-construction projects (such as maps, brochures, and public service announcements) related to safe bicycle use. Recreational Trails Program funds may be used for all kinds of trail projects. 30 percent of all funds apportioned to a State must be used for non-motorized trail uses, and 40 percent for diverse trail uses. National Scenic Byways Program funds may be used for "construction along a scenic byway of a facility for pedestrians and bicyclists."

The Rite Aid Foundation

The Rite Aid Foundation focuses on three areas for charitable giving: - Children’s health and well-being - Special community health and wellness needs, including during times of emergency or natural disasters - Rite Aid’s own community of associates during times of special need For more information: www.kidcents.com

The National Association of Education

The NEA Foundation awards grants to public school educators to enhance teaching and learning. Awards are given three times a year.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation concentrates its resources on early childhood, within the context of families and communities, offers the best opportunity to dramatically reduce the vulnerability caused by poverty and racial inequity over time.

Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation supports innovative thinkers, leaders and organizations that are working to reduce poverty and injustice and to promote democratic values, free expression and human achievement.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation

The Annie E. Casey Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands who show initiative in demonstrating innovative policy, service delivery and community supports for disadvantaged children and families.

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act authorized the Transportation Alternatives Program to fund programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives. This would include on and off road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, community improvement activities, and recreational trails programs.

Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities

The program seeks to provide support and direct services; provide technical assistance and personnel preparation; assist LEAs in providing positive behavioral interventions and supports; and improve the use of technology in the classroom to improve the learning experiences of children with disabilities.

Fuel Up to Play 60

Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program that helps students and staff, decide how to make their school a healthier place by offering free resources and competitive funding to schools. The Food and Nutrition Service and FUTP 60 have formed a partnership, which recognizes FUTP 60 as a great resource for schools wanting to become HUSSC award winners. Schools that activate FUTP 60 are eligible to apply for FUTP 60 Funds, worth up to $4,000, for improving school nutrition and physical activity.

JC Penney

JC Penney makes grants in the area of health improvement, and requires a Letter of Intent from interested parties. No specific funding amount is specified; letters of inquiry are reviewed every 30 days. Program Contact: jcpcares@jcp.com

Community Development Block Grant Program - CDBG

The Community Development Block Grant program provides resources to assist with developing communities. The program provides annual grants using a formula based on a variety of measures to 1209 general units of local government and States. Grant amounts vary by state. The list of CDBG grantees in each state can be found at the following link:

Aetna Foundation Obesity Prevention Grant Program

The Aetna Foundation want to learn more about the underlying causes of obesity so they can inform and shape effective health and wellness programs. They want to understand the causes that contribute to obesity, particularly among minority populations, and how to support and sustain better choices in order to prevent overeating and reduce inactivity.

Together Outdoor Grants

Up to $10,000 grants, Outdoor recreation-related programming, events, and leadership development initiatives that benefit communities of color, LGBTQIA+, underserved regions, people with disabilities, and/or other intersecting minority groups.

Toro Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program

Grants to beautify, create and enrich outdoor environments of our neighborhoods and/or school grounds located in economically disadvantaged areas.

CarMax Foundation

Over the past decade, the Foundation has invested $17.5 million to create 200 playspaces and counting across the country with the volunteer support of more than 12,000 CarMax associates.

REI Cooperative Action Fund

REI Cooperative Action Fund, a community-driven nonprofit that exists to provide support for nonprofit organizations across the country doing the deep and essential work to create a more equitable outdoors for everyone.

Will Naylor Smith Foundation

The Will Smith Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is committed to providing positive life experiences for children by partnering with other non-profit organizations that are focused on children and how to make their lives better in Texas, Hawaii and Africa.

Purina Trust Fund

From partnering with organizations that help keep people and pets together in times of crisis to promoting pet welfare causes, sustainable practices and sponsoring events that help bring people and pets together, Purina works to ensure our support makes a positive, meaningful difference.

Republic Services Community Grants

The Republic Services Charitable Foundation helps strengthen the communities where Republic Services customers and employees live and work through volunteerism, monetary donations and in-kind services. Through its National Neighborhood Promise® Program, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, programs and projects that help revitalize neighborhoods. The Foundation helps support Republic Services' 2030 Sustainability Goal to positively impact 45 million people.

Republic Services Community Grants

The Republic Services Charitable Foundation helps strengthen the communities where Republic Services customers and employees live and work through volunteerism, monetary donations and in-kind services. Through its National Neighborhood Promise® Program, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, programs and projects that help revitalize neighborhoods. The Foundation helps support Republic Services' 2030 Sustainability Goal to positively impact 45 million people.

Centene Corporation Grants

Since 2004, the Centene Charitable Foundation has sought to make a difference in the communities we serve by investing in innovative programs and services that embrace all populations regardless of ability, age, race or economic status. A central element of Centene's business strategy involves our focus on holistic wellness. That principle has shaped our approach to community investments, paving the way for Centene to continue its support of long-term and far-reaching initiatives focused on healthcare access, education, and social services.

Reconnecting Communities Grants

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) discretionary grant program, funded with $1 billion over the next 5 years. It is the first-ever Federal program dedicated to reconnecting communities that were previously cut off from economic opportunities by transportation infrastructure. Funding supports planning grants and capital construction grants, as well as technical assistance, to restore community connectivity through the removal, retrofit, mitigation, or replacement of eligible transportation infrastructure facilities.

Ford Fund

In cities and regions around the world where Ford does business, we work side by side with grassroots groups and local communities to advance equity and create economic opportunity. We prioritize working with historically disenfranchised communities experiencing limited or no access to educational and economic opportunities, critical services and care.

American Electric Power Grants

AEP's Community Relations goal is: "To support and play an active, positive role in communities where we live and work." Providing financial support to non-profit organizations within its service territories is just one way AEP works toward this goal.. Areas of service include Ohio, Texas, Indiana, West Virginia, Illinois

Dekko Foundation

Grantmaking in child and community development, focus areas in Alabama, Indiana, Minnesota and Iowa

Union Pacific Grants

Prioritize funding for direct services and efforts that build the capacity of organizations focused on the following causes within our local operating communities. Within each focus area, we aim to support programs and organizations working to advance the diversity, equity and inclusion of underrepresented populations within the local context and issue areas addressed.

Cliff Family Foundation

We have been proud to support hundreds of organizations that are working tirelessly to strengthen our food system, advance equitable community health outcomes, and protect the places we play by being stewards of our environment and natural resources. Our desire has been to leave the world a better place for our children.

PNC Trust

PNC's Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee funds grant requests that demonstrate a capacity and commitment to charitable service and enhance the quality of life for the people and their communities.

AEP Grants

The American Electric Power Foundation is funded by American Electric Power and its operating subsidiaries. The Foundation provides a permanent, ongoing resource for charitable initiatives in the communities served by AEP and initiatives outside of AEP’s 11-state service area.

Tanger KIDS Grants

The TangerKIDS Grants Program funds grants requested by teachers in the immediate communities that Tanger Outlets serves. Over $150,000 is awarded each year to schools within the Tanger Outlets markets.

Kubota Hometown Program

Kubota awards $100K Hometown Grants to applicants on an annual basis based on improving lives in hometowns.

USDA Community Facilities Grant

This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial or business undertakings.

PetSafe Bark for your Pet

Awards $25k to 8 cities annually for dog park development.

US DOT Thriving Communities

Funded with $25 million through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) new Thriving Communities Program (TCP) aims to ensure that disadvantaged communities adversely or disproportionately affected by environmental, climate, and human health policy outcomes have the technical tools and organizational capacity to compete for federal aid and deliver quality infrastructure projects that enable their communities and neighborhoods to thrive.

HUD Choice Implementation Grants

CNI Grants aim to assist in the redevelopment of severely distressed HUD properties into a mixed-income community. The program has a three-pronged “Housing, People, and Neighborhood” approach that includes not only the redevelopment of distressed properties, but also supports outcomes related to the health, education, and income of the residents while simultaneously investing in economic development and neighborhood improvement projects. This comprehensive approach means that grantees must be able to leverage the funds they receive from HUD with other public and private resources.

T-Mobile Hometown Grants

We’ve partnered with Smart Growth America and Main Street America, two consulting partners with a combined experience of over 60 years working to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities. With our Hometown Grant program, we’re investing big in small towns by awarding up to 100 towns a year with project funding—up to $50,000 each.

Robert Woods Johnson People Parks and Power Initiative

The People, Parks, and Power initiative comes at a critical moment. Imbalances in political and economic power and a legacy of racial discrimination in the conservation movement have excluded groups led by people of color from full participation in park and green space work or have tokenized their involvement. P3 will support community-based organizations and base-building groups working in urban, low-income communities of color across the United States to increase park equity through local policy and systems change. The geographic focus of the P3 initiative is urban areas—with a particular interest in small and midsized cities (under 500,000 population).

National Park Service Grants

The National Park Service has selected 19 projects to develop new or to improve 15 parks and four trails in economically disadvantaged urban areas in 13 states. These projects, as part of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program, would result in the federal investment of $16.8 million in Land and Water Conservation Funds to benefit communities that are under-served with respect to parks and other outdoor recreation opportunities.

AARP Grants

AARP Community Challenge grants will be funded in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Grants will help improve public spaces, transportation, housing and civic engagement with an emphasis on the needs of people 50 or older. Many of this year’s grants support revitalizing communities adversely impacted by the pandemic and include a focus on diversity, inclusion and disparities.

Lowes 100 Hometowns Program

Lowe’s today revealed the 100 impact projects out of more than 2,200 submissions that are the cornerstone of 100 Hometowns, an initiative to celebrate Lowe’s centennial.

Duke Energy Foundation

"Creating Powerful Communities means powering the lives of our customers and the vitality of our communities with over $30 million in charitable grants each year. The Duke Energy Foundation is committed to making strategic investments to build powerful communities where nature and wildlife thrive, students can excel and a talented workforce drives economic prosperity for all."

American Rescue Plan Funds

The American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring back jobs.

State Farm Neighborhood Assist

$25,000 grants to 40 projects enhancing communities across the country.

Knight Foundation

Knight Foundation supports inclusive and equitable engagement in communities where the Knight brothers owned and operated newspapers. We fund primarily in eight cities where the foundation has resident program officers, including Akron, where our founders started Knight Newspapers, and Miami, where their business was eventually headquartered. Through donor-advised funds in local community foundations, we also fund in 18 additional cities in the United States.

Target Connecting Communities

Local grants that help to transform local parks to improve access to physical activity, social connection and create more resilient communities for low-income youth and families. Over the course of three years, 24 total park improvement projects will be completed that emphasize the strategic focus areas of connecting all individuals to nature and healthy living opportunities, aligning with Target’s priorities and NRPA’s pillars of health and wellness, conservation and social equity.

International Paper Foundation

We continue to be a force for good in our communities. We make sustainable investments to protect and improve the lives of our employees and mobilize our people, products and resources to address critical needs in the communities where we live and work. Most of the Company's donations and IP Foundation grants will support projects or programs focused on our Signature Causes – education, hunger, health and wellness, and disaster relief.

Finish Line Foundation

"The Youth Foundation is a philanthropic outlet for Finish Line to make a difference in the lives of youth in the communities it serves. To date, the Youth Foundation has awarded more than $19 million in funding to support youth, Special Olympics athletes and Boys & Girls Clubs kids nationwide."

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation

We collaborate with a range of organizations focused on creating opportunities for children and families living in urban poverty, with a deep emphasis on measuring impact. Our funding advances projects already making an impact in education, health, and family economic stability. Through these enduring and long-standing partnerships, we create lasting change together.

CVS Foundation

"The CVS Health Foundation has made a multi-million commitment to expanding access to quality health care nationwide through partnerships with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). In 2016, grants have been awarded to free and charitable clinics and community health centers nationwide to increase access, improve health outcomes and lower overall health costs across the country in innovative and strategic ways. "

CDC Grants

The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) uses grants and cooperative agreements to fund research and non-research public health programs that advance the agency’s public health mission domestically and abroad to keep Americans safe and healthy where they work, live and play. In fiscal year 2019, the Office of Grants Services (OGS) supported 5,010 grant awards to 1,289 recipients. These awards generated 12,418 actions that placed more than $5.9 billion into public health programs and research around the world. OGS also published 108 new Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). To learn more, please review our FY 2019 Assistance Snapshotpdf icon.

Hydroflask Parks for All

"Our Parks For All program supports non-profit organizations focused on building, maintaining, restoring, and providing better access to parks. To date we’ve donated over $1.5 million dollars to our Parks For All program, because parks help us all feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled."

American Dermatology Shade Structure Grants

"Grants to USA daycares, schools, parks, and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for the cost of materials and installation of shade structures. Grantees will also receive a permanent sign to be placed near the shade structure featuring sun-safety tips. The American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) Shade Structure Program awards funds to schools, day-cares, parks, and other non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures where children learn and play. Examples of outdoor locations that are eligible for grant funds can include, but are not limited to playgrounds, pool decks, ball field dugouts, eating areas, etc."

Great American Outdoors Act

List of funding for 2021

PetSafe Bark for your Pet

The PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ grant program is committed to creating safe, off-leash areas for pets and their owners to enjoy for years to come. Bark for Your Park awards 13 communities each year with funding to not only break ground on new parks, but to also help maintain and upgrade existing parks.

AARP FitLot

FitLot is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping communities find the resources they need to plan, build and program outdoor fitness parks. We believe that every individual can and should enjoy the health benefits of a more active lifestyle.

Tufts Health Foundation

Tufts Health Plan Foundation’s mission is to improve the health and wellness of the diverse communities we serve. Through our community investments, the Foundation has given more than $26 million to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofits that improve healthy living with an emphasis on older adults. The Foundation began funding in New Hampshire in 2016. The Foundation funds programs that move communities toward achieving age-friendly policies and practices that are relevant, focus on the most vulnerable, and include older adults in the process.

May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust

The May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust envisions a human community that recognizes each individual as vital to the strength, richness, and well-being of the whole, and that motivates, empowers, and invites each to contribute and participate according to his or her ability and potential.

Credit Enhancement for Charter Schools Facilities (Credit Enhancement) Program

The Credit Enhancement program enables public charter schools to obtain school facilities by assisting them in securing private-sector and other non-Federal capital, and targets its funds to schools focused on high-needs students. Through innovative credit enhancement mechanisms, grantees leverage a relatively small amount of Federal funds to access much greater funding for charter school facilities.

AETNA Foundation

Philanthropic arm of AETNA which provides grants to communities improving overall health and factors. Funded $2 million in 2017, work that advances resident or youth-led initiatives, and fosters participants’ social engagement. Grantees will focus on measurable outcomes, including greater consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreased bullying behaviors, stress management and increased physical activity.

Project Fit America

Project Fit America (PFA) is a national (501) (c) (3) non -profit organization that creates and administers exemplary fitness in education programming in elementary and middle schools. Under this umbrella we address self-esteem, fitness and exercise as fun, understanding their body, as well as, leadership, sportsmanship and character development.

ESSA Shape

Shape partners with NFL, USA Football, GENYOUth and Play60 to create online content for NFL FLAG-In-School. This online training course for health and physical educatorsis designed for use in grades 3-8. These activities align with SHAPE America’s National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education (PE), and are easy to integrate into existing PE curriculums or for use before, during or after school.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides grants for US projects that advance their mission to improve the health and health care of all Americans. In order for a project to be considered for funding, they must address one of their areas of focus. RWJF awards most grants through calls for proposals (CFPs). The also accept unsolicited proposals for projects that suggest new and creative approaches to solving health and health care problems.

Cooperating Collections

Free funding information centers in libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that provide a variety of supplementary materials and services in areas useful to grant seekers. Information includes grant searches, blanket applications and a wealth of other valuable information to help you find the right grant, then target your proposal to it.

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

This Foundation awards the majority of its grants to U.S. 501 (c) (3) organizations and other tax-exempt organizations. In deciding how to invest their resources, they look for projects that help reduce inequities in neglected areas, produce measurable results, catalyze increased momentum, collaborate with government, philanthropic, private-sector, and not-for-profit partners, favor preventative approaches, leverage support from other sources, advance their current strategies, accelerating the work they are already supporting.

The Finish Line Youth Foundation

This Foundation strives to make a difference in the lives of youth in the communities where employees and customers live, work, and play. They accomplish this by being good stewards of the funds they receive and by supporting youth programs that are effective and inclusive. The Finish Line Youth Foundation financially supports opportunities for participation in youth programs that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle.

Land and Water Conservation Fund

The LWCF program gives matching grants to States and local governments to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program’s intent is to create and maintain a legacy of high quality recreational areas and facilities and to stimulate non-federal investments to protect and maintain recreational resources across the United States.

St. Joseph Health Foundation Wellness & Prevention Initiative

This Community Partnership Fund seeks proposals that address the health and well-being of low-income communities in all areas of health including Body, Mind and Spirit. Applicants should develop a relationship with their local SJH hospital's Community Benefit department before applying for funding. Please contact the Community Partnership Fund to be put in touch with your local SJH hospital Community Benefit contact.

BNSF Railway Foundation

This Foundation makes grants in the 28 states through which BNSF operates, and where BNSF employees live, work and volunteer. Among their grant priorities are civic programs that involve parks and recreation, as well as health and human services.

LL Bean Charitable Giving Fund

LL Bean supports non-profits in the areas of outdoor recreation and health & human services through their program. Grants are made only to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations.

Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Program

This program was created to fund construction and rehabilitation of trails for both motor and non-motorized usage. Although the program does not typically fund fitness equipment by itself, this can be included as a component of the overall project. There is a matching fund component to the grant, which can vary by state.

Funding Factory

Not a traditional grant source, The Funding Factory helps schools earn leading edge technology, sports and recreation equipment (including playground equipment) by recycling empty printer cartridges and used cell phones. Schools collect empty printer cartridges and used cell phones and send them to The Funding Factory. Funding Factory provides all the shipping cartons and labels you need at no cost to your school. They also provide posters you can display at your school to help get the word out about your program.

Doris Day Animal Foundation

The Doris Day Animal Foundation funds nonprofit 501c3 organizations that need assistance in their work of caring for and protecting animals. DDAF evaluates prospective grantees and makes grants throughout the year, considering applications quarterly. Submissions are accepted during January, April, July and October.

Dog Park Fund – My Darling Theo

Grants will be awarded to US based, organized non-profit dog park groups. The fund will be generously supported by monetary donations from the general public. Twice a year there will be a call for submissions and America will vote over the internet for the winners. The grant will be awarded and distributed to the winning organized non-profit dog park community group.

M. Edward Morris Foundation Grants

Seeks to fund organizations that support the care and protection of animals, preservation of natural resources, and the health and welfare of human beings. Thirteen grants are distributed each year with an average size between $1,000 and $5,500. Applications accepted year round.

The Nutro Company ROOM TO RUN Dog Park Appreciation Project

Supporting public, non-profit dog parks and off-leash areas. Since 2010, the program has helped enhance over 120 dog parks and committed more than 4,000 volunteer hours across North America. Projects include landscaping and adding trees and other shade structures, as well as adding benches, agility equipment, signage and more for the enjoyment of pets and pet parents

CSX Beyond Our Rails – Giving Gateway

CSX makes donations to organizations that are eligible to receive charitable donations and that support causes that align with our community focus areas.

Darden Restaurants Foundation Grants

The Darden Restaurants Foundation, supported by Darden Restaurants (operators of Red Lobster, The Olive Garden and other restaurants), makes grants in communities in which Darden has facilities. Areas of interest are: • Education • The Arts and Culture • Social Services • Nutrition • Environment and Natural Resources Grants ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 each. Application Process: Grant applications can be found online. The Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation reviews and awards grants quarterly – September, November, February and May. Darden's fiscal year runs from the beginning of June to the end of May.

Better Bicycling Community Grants

Performance Bicycle will recognize some of the bicycle advocacy organizations making a difference by granting a total of $30,000 in 10 communities. These Better Bicycling Community Grants will support local efforts to make cycling more accessible in the communities where there are Performance stores. The grants are administered in collaboration with the Alliance for Biking & Walking. Criteria: Must be located in a community where there is a Performance store Incorporated as a 501c3 or 501c4 organization Proposes a campaign that is winnable with measurable results Proposes a campaign that will celebrate and enhance bicycling in a Performance community Recommended but not required that the applying organization is a member of the Alliance for Biking & Walking

The Coca-Cola Foundation

The Coca-Cola Company seeks to give grants to communities where they do business that can make a difference in water stewardship, active healthy living, community recycling, and education. Coca-Cola does not support individual school systems.

Mattel Children’s Foundation

The Mattel Children's Foundation focuses its strategic grant making on one major objective: Improving the lives of children in need. The Mattel Children's Foundation has worked with thousands of charitable organizations and positively impacted millions of children since 1978. Over the years, the Foundation has funded new technologies, after-school activities, literacy projects, and programs to promote the health of children around the world.

Shane’s Inspiration

Their Vision: Fostering a bias-free world for children with disabilities Their Mission: Creating inclusion for children with disabilities through the use of inclusive playgrounds and programs

Aegon Transamerica Foundation

Transamerica believes their responsibilities go beyond corporate walls. Therefore they created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation. Through financial grants and the volunteer commitment of their employees, they support non-profit organizations focused on the education, health and well-being of the communities where they live and work. The Foundation’s grant dollars go to the following categories of non-profit organizations: Arts & Culture: Programs that foster creativity in the areas of music and the performing arts, including venues for artistic expression. Civic & Community: Programs that strive to promote community development, encourage civic leadership, and enhance work and business opportunities. Education & Literacy: Programs with a mission to provide knowledge and to expand individuals’ capabilities, especially in the areas of financial literacy. Health & Welfare: Programs committed to improving the condition of the human body through nutrition, housing for the homeless, disease prevention and more. United Way: In addition to leading an annual campaign, employees' contributions are matched by at least 50%.

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation works toward the vision of self-sufficient people in healthy communities. Their mission is to research and identify the needs of society and to develop, implement, and fund solutions that have a lasting impact and offer people a choice of hope for the future.

The David & Lucile Packard Foundation

The Children, Families, and Communities Program works to give all children the opportunity to reach their full potential. Their grant making strategies address two interrelated and fundamental needs that must be met for children to thrive: health and education.

Bank of America

Working in partnership with community leaders, Bank of America's local market leadership directs the majority of our giving through local grants that address pressing social, economic, and cultural needs of communities across their global footprint. In addition, they partner with national organizations such as the United Way of America and Habitat for Humanity International to direct resources to local communities. Through their signature philanthropic program, the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative™, they enhance nonprofits' ability to serve more individuals and families in need and develop nonprofit visionaries, local heroes, and students as the community leaders of today and tomorrow.

Allstate

Programs should focus on safety education with a special emphasis on youth, tolerance and inclusion. Their Safe and Vital Communities funding focuses on Teen Safe Driving, Catastrophe Response, and Neighborhood Revitalization.

MetLife

The MetLife Foundation makes grants to partners with an ability to reach low income households The goal is to empower people to lead healthy, productive lives and strengthen communities. Underlying the Foundation's programs is a focus on education at all ages and a commitment to increasing access and opportunity. Applications are accepted & reviewed year round.

The Norfolk Southern Foundation

The Norfolk Southern Foundation offers grants in four principal areas: Educational programs, primarily at the post-secondary level Community enrichment focusing on cultural and artistic organizations Environmental programs Health and human services (food banks, homeless programs, and independent free clinics) Grants are awarded to eligible organizations located within the Norfolk Southern Corporation territory. Decisions are made by December 31 for the following year’s discretionary funding program.

Surdna Foundation

The Surdna Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations in the areas of sustainable environments, strong local economies, and thriving cultures.

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is committed to a program of philanthropy that supports the Corporation’s strategic business goals and invests in the quality of life in the community. Applications are accepted year round and evaluations are typically performed quarterly. Organizations applying for a grant must have a non-profit tax exempt classification under 501c3, or be a public elementary/secondary school, or be a qualifying US-based institute of higher education.

American Trails

American Trails is the only national, nonprofit organization working on behalf of all trail interests. American Trails support local, regional, and long-distance trails and greenways. Their goal is to support America's trails by finding common ground and promoting cooperation among all trail interests

ACHIEVE Healthy Communities

ACHIEVE (Action Communities for Health, Innovation, and EnVironmental changE) is sponsored by the (CDC). Selected national organizations collaborate with CDC to enhance local communities’ abilities to help prevent or manage health-risk factors for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and arthritis. Specific activities are directed toward promoting physical activity and healthy eating, improving access to quality preventive healthcare services, and eliminating health disparities. Some examples of community-based improvements include, but are not limited to, increased access to and use of attractive and safe locations for engaging in physical activity.

Zanvyl & Isabelle Krieger Fund

Current priorities of this fund include the environment and health, with a focus on underserved communities. Since many outdoor fitness parks can be used by people who cannot afford fee-based fitness facilities, by locating your new outdoor adult fitness park in an underserved community, you may qualify for this fund. The fund’s website covers specific information that should be included in your proposal.

People for Bikes

The People For Bikes Community Grant Program assists in supporting bicycle infrastructure projects and advocacy initiatives that will make it easier and safer for people to ride. Grant applications for People For Bikes are accepted from non-profit organizations with a focus on bicycling, active transportation, or community development. People For Bikes only funds US projects.  People For Bikes focuses most grant funds on projects such as: Bike paths, lanes, trails, and bridges, Mountain bike facilities, Bike parks and pump tracks, BMX facilities, End-of-trip facilities such as bike racks, bike parking, and bike storage, We also fund some advocacy projects, such as: Programs that transform city streets, such as Ciclovías or Open Streets Days, Initiatives designed to increase ridership or the investment in bicycle infrastructure. People For Bikes s will accept requests for funding up to $10,000.  They will not consider grant requests in which funding amounts to 50% or more of the budget.

Challenge Cost Share Programs

The Challenge Cost Share Program (CCSP) increases participation in the preservation and improvement of National Park Service natural, cultural, and recreational resources. This includes all authorized Service programs and activities and on national trails. The CCSP is a matching fund program. An equal amount of eligible and matching share (minimum 50%) of cash, goods, or services from nonfederal sources is required. Projects selected should generally be able to be completed within one year.

Kaiser Permanente

We support innovative efforts to bring safe, physical activity to local schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. A healthy community is an environment that supports the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of those who live, work, and play there. It could be a safe route for kids to walk or bicycle to school, a neighborhood grocery store stocked with fresh produce, or parks and playgrounds that welcome families and workplaces that promote wellness and physical activity.

American Express

One of the three divisions of American Express grant program includes community service which could be a good fit for playground installations. Check out their website to learn more about projects that have been funded, initiatives and how to apply.

The McCormick Communities Program

The McCormick Foundation works to strengthen the components of civic health that make our communities strong. Their investments are focused on programs that improve basic human needs, provide disaster relief, inspire civic responsibility and stimulate local philanthropy.

Home Depot – Building Healthy Communities Grant Program

The Home Depot Foundation offers grants, up to $5,000, are available to IRS-registered 501c designated organizations and tax-exempt public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their community. Grants are given in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services. Our primary goal is to provide grants and volunteer opportunities to support the renovation, refurbishment, retrofitting, accessibility modifications, and/or weatherization of existing homes, centers, schools and other similar facilities.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation - Quality of Life Grants

The Reeve Foundation awards Quality of Life grants up to $25,000 to organizations that provide services to individuals with paralysis. Applications are welcome from non-profit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, municipal and state governments, school districts, recognized tribal entities and other institutions such as community or veteran’s hospitals. Grants are awarded to organizations that address the needs of people living with paralysis caused by spinal cord and other injuries, diseases or birth conditions, including (but not limited to) stroke, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Twice a year, funding is awarded to nonprofit organizations that provide critical life-enhancing and life-changing programs and services that improve physical and emotional health. Quality of Life grants is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Award #1U59DD000383).These grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that address that needs of people living with paralysis caused by spinal cord and other injuries, diseases and birth conditions, including (but not limited to) stroke, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Reeve Foundation has provided 2,300 grants since 1999 totaling more than $17 million to organizations worldwide that help improve opportunities, access and quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families and their communities.

Muscle Milk Recovery Grant

CytoSport, Inc. (“Sponsor”) believes strongly that sports and exercise are essential to the health, well-being and happiness of children and adults of all ages. As a result, we want to give back to our audience by providing grant money to worthy school or community programs that have a specific need for resources to improve athletic opportunities for kids and young adults. To facilitate this goal, we developed the Muscle Milk® Brand Recovery Grant Program (“Grant Program”), which will provide a series of grants to deserving programs at least four times a year, and maybe more.

NFL Play 60 Super School Contest

The NFL PLAY 60 Super School program has been recognizing deserving elementary and middle schools across the country since 2010. 34 schools are recognized each year as NFL PLAY 60 Super Schools for their efforts and awarded a $10,000 youth health and wellness grant and a visit with one or more NFL players, mascots, cheerleaders and other team personnel. Since the program was started, more than $1 million has been distributed to schools across the country impacting more than 60,000 students and funding projects like climbing walls, walking trails, new PE equipment, refurbished fitness zones and much more.

CVS Caremark Community Grant

To ensure that they make a positive impact, the CVS Community Grants Program will focus on inclusive programs and programs for children with disabilities under age 21; academic and enrichment programs at public schools; and programs that provide access to quality health care services and health education for at risk and underserved populations of all ages. Requests for CVS Caremark Community Grants are accepted beginning on January 1 and ending on October 31.

Rural Community Development Initiative

The Rural Community Development Initiative assists in developing the ability of private, nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations, and low income rural communities to improve housing, community facilities, community and economic development projects in rural areas

Community Facilities Grants

Community Facilities Programs provides grants in order to assist in developing essential community facilities in rural areas and towns with populations up to 20,000. Applicants that are located in smaller communities with lower populations and lower incomes will receive a higher percentage of grants. Some of the types of Grants available to public entities include municipalities, counties, parishes, boroughs, and special-purpose districts, as well as non-profit corporations and tribal governments.

USDA – United States Department of Agriculture

Community and Economic Development: The Community and Economic Development Program assists both communities and regions in realizing their goals through assistance and grants Community Facilities Loans and Grants: Community Facilities Programs provide loans, grant and loan guarantees for community facilities. Some of the types of projects supported by this program include hospitals, health clinics, schools, fire houses, community centers and many other community-based initiatives.

Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Education Grants

The Grants Program sponsored by EPA's Environmental Education Division (EED), Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education, supports environmental education projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. EPA awards grants each year based on funding appropriated by Congress.

Federal-aid Highway Program

National Highway System funds may be used to construct bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways on land adjacent to any highway on the National Highway System, including Interstate highways. Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds may be used for either the construction of bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways, or non-construction projects (such as maps, brochures, and public service announcements) related to safe bicycle use and walking. Ten percent of each State's annual STP funds are set-aside for Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEAs). The law provides a specific list of activities that are eligible TEAs and this includes "provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles, provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists". Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds may be used for either the construction of bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways, or non-construction projects (such as maps, brochures, and public service announcements) related to safe bicycle use. Recreational Trails Program funds may be used for all kinds of trail projects. 30 percent of all funds apportioned to a State must be used for non-motorized trail uses, and 40 percent for diverse trail uses. National Scenic Byways Program funds may be used for "construction along a scenic byway of a facility for pedestrians and bicyclists."

The Rite Aid Foundation

The Rite Aid Foundation focuses on three areas for charitable giving: - Children’s health and well-being - Special community health and wellness needs, including during times of emergency or natural disasters - Rite Aid’s own community of associates during times of special need For more information: www.kidcents.com

The National Association of Education

The NEA Foundation awards grants to public school educators to enhance teaching and learning. Awards are given three times a year.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation concentrates its resources on early childhood, within the context of families and communities, offers the best opportunity to dramatically reduce the vulnerability caused by poverty and racial inequity over time.

Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation supports innovative thinkers, leaders and organizations that are working to reduce poverty and injustice and to promote democratic values, free expression and human achievement.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation

The Annie E. Casey Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands who show initiative in demonstrating innovative policy, service delivery and community supports for disadvantaged children and families.

Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act authorized the Transportation Alternatives Program to fund programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives. This would include on and off road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, community improvement activities, and recreational trails programs.

Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities

The program seeks to provide support and direct services; provide technical assistance and personnel preparation; assist LEAs in providing positive behavioral interventions and supports; and improve the use of technology in the classroom to improve the learning experiences of children with disabilities.

Fuel Up to Play 60

Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program that helps students and staff, decide how to make their school a healthier place by offering free resources and competitive funding to schools. The Food and Nutrition Service and FUTP 60 have formed a partnership, which recognizes FUTP 60 as a great resource for schools wanting to become HUSSC award winners. Schools that activate FUTP 60 are eligible to apply for FUTP 60 Funds, worth up to $4,000, for improving school nutrition and physical activity.

JC Penney

JC Penney makes grants in the area of health improvement, and requires a Letter of Intent from interested parties. No specific funding amount is specified; letters of inquiry are reviewed every 30 days. Program Contact: jcpcares@jcp.com

Community Development Block Grant Program - CDBG

The Community Development Block Grant program provides resources to assist with developing communities. The program provides annual grants using a formula based on a variety of measures to 1209 general units of local government and States. Grant amounts vary by state. The list of CDBG grantees in each state can be found at the following link:

Aetna Foundation Obesity Prevention Grant Program

The Aetna Foundation want to learn more about the underlying causes of obesity so they can inform and shape effective health and wellness programs. They want to understand the causes that contribute to obesity, particularly among minority populations, and how to support and sustain better choices in order to prevent overeating and reduce inactivity.

Citigroup Foundation Grants - Global

Average total yearly giving $52 million. Citibank’s communities around the world are eligible to apply. Neighborhood revitalization is a focus.