Sports grants and recreation facilities grants to enhance the lives of girls and boys through physical activity and responsible sports, youth sports, wildlife sports, and community sports programs.
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational organizations for capital projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities to help improve the local community. Eligible projects must...
Awards to USA educators to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance. Eligible recipients are dance teachers working in schools, private studios, IHEs, conservatories, and other venues. The purpose of this program is to honor dance educators for the exc...
Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that meet challenges faced by the marine and sailing industries. Eligible projects will focu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land,...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...
Grants to USA bass fishing organizations and groups for conservation projects. Funding is intended to engage youth in projects that benefit fisheries. Eligible activities include protecting and enhancing fish habitats, boater and angler access to public waters, address...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and local governments for projects and programs to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus a...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations and governments, schools, and other programs and units of the National Park Service for outdoor education programs for elementary students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers and students with o...
Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, amateur sports leagues, schools, and parks and recreation departments to improve the health and well-being of girls. Funding is intended to support sports programs that serve girls aged 11 to 18 from predominately BIPOC...
Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools as po...
Grants to Iowa organizations for sporting events and projects in eligible regions that will attract tourists and have a positive impact on the local economy. Applicants are required to consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Priority is given to ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations in eligible communities for projects and events that draw tourists from outside of the immediate area. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application to ensure ...
Grants to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase sports and recreational equipment. Funding is intended to promote active lifestyles among people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury. Grant funds may be used for any type of equipment that is designed for ind...
Contract for services to an Iowa school district, nonprofit organization, or government organization for nutrition education programs. Funding is intended for programs in schools with high percentages of students receiving free and reduced lunch to encourage them to ea...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and educa...
Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Grant funds may be used to support programs or capital projects. Focus areas include environment, health and human...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for scientific research projects on protecting and exploring alpine environments. Priority will be given to projects that address the impact of climate change or the protection of public lands. Projec...
In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations of high-quality drinkware. Requests are welcome from organizations working to develop, enhance, and increase accessibility to parks, beaches, and green spaces. The funding source will donate new water bottles to be used ...
Grants to USA and territories state governments to increase accessibility to recreational activities in underserved and urban communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to projects that foster g...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, chambers of commerce, and other groups for waste reduction and recycling projects in parks systems throughout the country. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is i...
Prizes and in-kind support to USA Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs to support business endeavors. Funding is intended to provide support and guidelines to businesses in one of the following categories: healthcare, media and entertainment, technology, consumer products ...
In-kind donations of training services to USA park and recreation agency professionals to enhance youth programs. Leading national training organizations will focus on coaching the agency staff to ensure that all who interact with young people are equipped with skills ...
Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cultural, educational, entertainment, sports, and recreational attractions in the area. E...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, civic affairs, arts and culture, health, and human services....
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit diverse communities and reduce racial discrimination and disparities. Proposal are accepted in the following focus areas: safe communities, health and wellness, and workforce development. Funding is inte...
Grants of $1,000 to USA current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is intended to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences that are outside the rider's typical training plan. Examples ...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for projects and programs to benefit local residents. Preference will be given to programs that fall into one of the following categories: increasing access to resources, neighborhood safety and revitalizat...
Grants to USA individuals to participate in horse riding events. Funding is intended to support the education and development of competitive riders. Grant funds may also be requested for specific travel expenses. The purpose of this program is to educate, inspire, impr...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children's health. Funding is intended for programs that increase the well-being of children and youth through physical activities. The goal of the program is to encourage and inspire youth ...
In-kind grants of sports equipment to USA schools and organizations to support youth sports programs. Priority is given to programs that serve economically disadvantaged and diverse communities. The purpose of the grant program is to provide local organizations with fr...
Grants to USA schools for programs to support physical education. The purpose of the program is to introduce youth ages six to nineteen to the basic skills and rules of lacrosse, including shooting, passing, cradling, scooping, catching, and shooting. Grants are reserv...
In-kind grants of sporting goods to USA organizations, teams, and community programs for lacrosse-related sports gear. Eligible applicants include physical education classes, community programs, and boys and girls field and lacrosse teams. Funds may be used for sticks,...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA sports organizations for expenses unrelated to equipment. Funding is intended to cover costs such as field rental, transportation, and other fees related to the sport of lacrosse. These funds should help a wider range of communities and in...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for archery programs. Funding is intended to support projects and plans related to archery at schools, IHEs, and sports clubs. The purpose of the grant program is to further the sport of archery and to inspire more people to learn ...
Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to incr...
Grants to Iowa private conservation organizations for the acquisition and development of lands for the purposes of habitat protection and outdoor recreation. In evaluating proposals, consideration will be given to public benefits, species protection, tourism and econo...
Grants to Iowa cities and towns for the expansion and development of parks and recreational areas. Funding is intended for projects to develop multi-purpose recreational facilities and expand parks. Funding may be used for park acquisition, establishment, and maintenan...
Grants to USA families of Coast Guard members to defray the costs of summer camp and various enrichment programs. Funding is intended to provide support to the children and families of active-duty Coast Guard members during the summer months. Families from all Coast Gu...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible riding. Organizations can...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating ...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to visit the offices of the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to s...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives within the focus areas of health, education, religion, culture, recreation, and ...
Grants of $1,500 and supplies to USA snowboarders to promote amateur snowboarding in remote areas. Funding is intended to support splitboard expeditions of multiple days that may focus on a tour of a region or a single summit or descent. Two separate grants are availab...
Grants to Iowa private organizations and political subdivisions for the development and maintenance of recreational vehicle trails throughout the state. Eligible program expenses include land acquisition, equipment purchases, trail maintenance, the maintenance and oper...
In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submitting an application. ...
Grants to Iowa schools for athletic programs to benefit students. Funding is intended to support schools that purchase equipment needed to conduct international-style target archery programs in physical education classes for students in grades 4-12. Funding may be used...
Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine ...
Grants to South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to benefit the local community. Focus areas include youth, environment, arts, recreation, and community betterment. The purpose of this program is to support large-scal...