154 Iowa Sports and Recreation Grants

Grants to Iowa communities, counties, cities, and non-governmental organizations for projects to support outdoor recreation for the general public. Funding is intended to support land acquisition and development, construction of facilities, parkland expansion, mul...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for outdoor restoration and protection projects. Funding is intended for general environmental protection or for projects to improve trails, including but not limited to the costs of trail maintenance, waterwa...

Grants to USA nonprofit community organizations and schools to build or renovate indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Funding is intended to support youth recreational activities by providing safer and more accessible spaces for organized sports. Special consider...

Grants of $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Grant funds may be requested for projects and programs that have a positive impact on the quality of life for resident...

In-kind training, resources, and consultation services to USA organizations to advance healing and empowerment for marginalized youth. Funding is intended to expand programs that promote self-respect, self-awareness, and self-control for participants. Eligible app...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sportsmen's organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation and stewardship. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address one of the following focus areas: wildlife m...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to enhance recreation and visitor experiences in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Eligible ...

Grants of $1,000 to USA qualifying high schools to support specific sports programs. Funding is intended to provide team coaches with the tools they need for success, including the provision of equipment, uniforms, and other team expenses. Qualifying applicants ar...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding will be awarded to projects in the areas of education, arts and culture, health and human services, economic development, conservation, recreation, and charitable ...

Scholarships to USA student-athletes in eligible sports to attend college. Funding is intended to recognize students showing both academic and sport excellence and to defray the costs of higher education. Applicants must be students completing high school in the S...

Grants of up to $500 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. Familie...

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 tri...

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada 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, protect the environmen...

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 boa...

Grants to USA Catholic faith-based organizations, children's health and human services agencies, and college athletic programs for community benefit initiatives. Past awards have gone to cancer research, big brother/big sister programs, autism programs, legal serv...

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

Grants to Iowa charitable organizations, schools, or units of government for programs that improve health care in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop, establish, and maintain community health care for residents. Programs should be strategic solution...

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

Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools ...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs that enhance character, values, services, science and education. Eligible applica...

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environ...

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

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for new and existing environmental projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding priority is given to underserved groups in the environmental sector, ...

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

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

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

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

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa organizations and businesses for projects, programs, and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract visitors and generate visitor spending. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of programs ...

Grants to USA nonprofit groups to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, a...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is for parks an...

Grants to Iowa government agencies for activities that increase public access to recreational water facilities within the state. Funding is intended to support land acquisition and development projects that enhance the accessibility of boating facilities on the st...

Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children by making sports pitches more accessible and safer and extending the number of hours that children and...

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

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address housing and food insecurity, as well as improving public space...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior re...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and initiatives within the focus areas of health, education, religion, culture, recreat...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit disadvantaged youth and families in eligible communities. Funding is intended to enrich the lives of young people and families challenged with ed...

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

Grants of up to $15,000 to Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Arkansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve youth sports programs. Funding is intended for renovations and capital improvements to baseball and/or softball fields us...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and churches for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that support conservation efforts, preserve local heritage, promote re...

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 en...

Grants to USA individuals to participate in horse riding events. Funding is intended to support the education and development of competitive riders. Grant funds may also be requested for specific travel expenses. The purpose of this program is to educate, inspire,...

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

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

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

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

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to promote youth participation in sports in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to make participation in sports accessible to all youth. Eligible organizations provide sports programs and activities for youth, and off...

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

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