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 of up to $5,000 to North Carolina organizations for the preservation and enhancement of hiking trails within the state. Funding is intended to support construction and physical projects, capacity building projects, outreach and education, natural heritage and en...
Grants to USA, territories, and Canada children and youth with hearing loss to participate in extracurricular activities. Funding is intended to provide students in grades 1-12 with the opportunity to participate in organized summer, weekend, or after-school programs f...
Grants of up to $40,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and community agencies for capital improvements and programs that encourage recreational activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for minor capital improvements and community-based program a...
Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina organizations and agencies for projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of family services, cultural and arts programs, economic dev...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based programs related to food and nutrition. Priority is given to organizations with projects that impact and occur in or near communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include food ac...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of recreation, human services, a...
Grants to USA organizations to support activities at national parks throughout the country. Funding is intended to support short-term service projects for young people. Projects should address maintenance, recreation, and access for visitors with disabilities. Applican...
Grants of $60,000 and in-kind support to USA park and recreation agencies for recreational extracurricular programs. In addition to funding, eligible applicants will receive peer networking opportunities and training. Funding is intended to benefit underserved and low-...
Opportunity for USA and International high school students to participate in a summer science education program. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with an opportunity to take part in outdoor activities and engage with STEAM professionals. Internatio...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for the development of projects that enhance water quality. Funding is intended to plan activities that help to reduce water pollution throughout the state by conserving and restoring resources. E...
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 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...
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 USA individuals to benefit those with disabilities, including autism. Funding is intended to promote inclusion and respect for the range of individuals in communities. The goal of the program is to assist those who wish to participate in a variety of activiti...
Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions for capital projects that benefit at-risk children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist youth-serving or...
Grants to USA high schools and preparatory schools to support safe and substance-free school events. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with school-hosted events that encourage healthy choices and substance-free celebration activities after graduation or ...
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 $500 and grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, and groups in eligible regions to benefit the local community. Applicants must register for the grant application portal prior to submitting a proposa...
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 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 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 North Carolina nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and government agencies for free public events that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first contact staff, prior to applyi...
Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for community gatherings that are accessible to the public. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first conta...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and government agencies for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first contact staff, prior to applying. Fund...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government entities, fire and rescue departments, public schools, and faith-based organizations for projects and programs that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of health, education, human servi...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, emergency service departments, and religious organizations for programs and projects that address the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Funded programs provide bene...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for youth and sports-related programs. Funding is intended to support youth development activities and enhance participation in winter sports programs. Funds may be used to develop new programs or to expand or ma...
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 of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, fire and rescue departments, public schools, and faith-based organizations to support a wide range of community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding may be used to s...
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 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 North Carolina local government agencies for park and recreational projects that benefit the general public. Funding is intended to acquire, develop, and improve outdoor public facilities. Grants may also be used to protect and preserve scenic and natural res...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for residents, improve education and recreation, and benefit youth in local communities. Gran...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for marketing activities and cultural events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support specific tourist-related activities, such as arts and cultural events, or to...
Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is for a wide range of community benefit activities, including arts, education, human services, hea...
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 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 months to complete. Eligible projects include campgrounds, com...
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 North Carolina nonprofit schools, institutions of higher education, faith-based entities, and community-based organizations for programming, projects, and general operations. Funding is intended to support educational programs, advance building projects, and ...
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 North Carolina local government agencies to improve pedestrian access to public waterways and beaches in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application before applying. Funding is intended for site improvement activities, maintenance projects, a...
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 instructional ...
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 of up to $2,000 to USA youth-serving 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 comm...
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 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, 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...