127 Ohio Sports and Recreation Grants

Grants to Ohio political subdivisions for environmental awareness programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote programming and activities that take place at parks in eligible districts. The program must be conducted in a park ...

Grants of up to $25,000 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 specific projects in the focus areas of land acquisit...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio and Indiana nonprofit organizations for health-related activities that address the needs of local residents in communities served by the funding source. Areas of focus include mental health and substance misuse; physical activity, nutrit...

Prizes to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projects must be located within a 50-mile rad...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to address community needs. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, health, community and economic development, environment, recreation, and human servic...

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 of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for innovative projects whose aim is to improve mental health through increased physical activity. Projects should have a community education component about the posi...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community programs and capital projects that meet the needs of local residents. Priority is given to projects that foster the development of responsible young people in the community. Eligible organizations...

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 to Ohio local government agencies and park and conservancy districts for recreational projects. Funding is intended to develop, renovate, and acquire outdoor recreation sites and facilities that are open to the general public. All improvements and structures sho...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children's health. Funding is intended for programs that increase the well-being of children and youth through physical activities. The goal of the program is to encourage and inspire youth ...

Grants to USA top-tier athletes in eligible sports disciplines to further their development, training, and career success. Funding is intended to support ranking athletes who have earned a college degree and are working toward reaching elite international competitions ...

Grants to USA alpine ski clubs for equipment purchases to improve skiing safety. Funding is intended for provisions such as netting and padding, and to contribute to improvements in skiing venues. The purpose of the program is to assist ski clubs in protecting skiers f...

Grants to USA nonprofit community-based organizations and schools in multiple states to enhance local athletics fields located within the funding source’s market areas. Funding may be requested for football field improvement projects in the following states: Arizona,...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to present professional music concert series in small to medium-sized cities and towns. The public spaces in which the concerts are to take place must be outdoors, easily accessible to a wide range of socioeconomic ...

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 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for families, children, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: health, social services, education, and community and civi...

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 municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...

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

Grants to Ohio public and private agencies, marinas, and other facilities for construction projects to enhance facilities for recreational boating. Funding is intended for the construction of transient mooring facilities that are designed and operated for large non-tra...

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 of up to $6,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups for community projects to foster health equity in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source to arrange a meeting with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible areas to improve the quality of life and respond to the needs of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities wit...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and public schools in eligible areas for activities that address community needs and enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit and disc-related sports organizations to promote youth participation in disc sports. Funding may be used for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to creating new teams, initiating new playing opportuni...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for recreational programs for children with special needs. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to a wide range of programming, including drama, dance, music, art, and recreation. Programs should be exclusively designed to...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that respond to the educational, cultural, health, social service, rec...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support activities and projects in the focus areas of arts and cultur...

Grants to USA organizations to benefit Armenian youth in America. Eligible types of programming include camping, athletic, educational, and cultural activities. The purpose of funding is to promote connection and instill knowledge and appreciation of Armenian culture a...

In-kind grants to USA youth-serving organizations for equipment and curriculum materials to enhance participation in the sport of lacrosse. Selected recipients will receive a a set of equipment, including lacrosse balls, sticks, cones, and goals, in addition to instruc...

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...

In-kind grants of sporting goods to USA organizations, teams, groups, and individuals for lacrosse-related sports gear. The purpose of the program is to ensure that the equipment required to play will be both accessible and affordable for all. Successful applicants wil...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Certain applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, human services, histor...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA youth-serving sports organizations to foster diversity and accessibility in the sport of lacrosse. Funding is intended for projects to enable individuals with disabilities to participate as well as projects that promote accessibility and i...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada individuals who have suffered severe injuries for adaptive equipment and expenses related to their recovery. Funding is intended for individuals who have been injured while participating in sports activities, veterans injured w...

Grants to USA youth-serving organizations to support professional development for lacrosse coaches and officials. Funding is intended to assist with expenses in attending a program that will enhance their skills and provide networking opportunities and leadership train...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio and Michigan nonprofit organizations for health-related programs for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for exercise and wellness programs for children in grades K-12. Preference is for programs with a health e...

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 of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth athletic programs. Funding is intended for either new or existing programs that encourage kids to run regularly. Proposals should be fo...

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 Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, and schools in eligible areas for projects and programs to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities that will have a positive and meaningful impact on the communi...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organiations for programs that address the needs of seniors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of affordable housing, workforce development, community projects, and quality of life. Eligible applica...

Grants to Ohio individuals and programs in eligible regions to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Eligible uses of funds include but are not limited to educational activities, medical needs, therapeutic camps, adaptive equipment, and child care. ...

In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for recreational equipment. The goal of the grant is to increase exposure to pickleball by providing essential equipment, including paddles, balls, and nets. Grants w...

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 to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use of the...

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 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 environment, an...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowledge fr...