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.
Awards to USA individuals to recognize their outstanding work to benefit children. Nominations will be accepted for individuals who have had an outstanding impact on children's lives through charitable or volunteer work at a nonprofit children's charity. All finalists ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to create an outdoor immersive installation in Kentucky. The applicants will receive a stipend and a construction budget. The project is intended to support proposals that provide engaging experiences with topics a...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin organizations for educational programs, small projects, and equipment purchases in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for costs related to projects that benefit local park...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2025, sub-areas of focus include early childhood educa...
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 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and IHEs to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities that directly engage part...
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, Canada, and International 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 acces...
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...
Scholarships to Minnesota and Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to assist children and youth in attending summer camp. Funding is intended to ensure that Jewish young people and children can attend a Jewish overnight or day camp in their community in a caring...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and Tribes to host sports competitions that will create a positive economic impact on local communities. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to help secure events requiring ...
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 Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to address community needs. Priority is given to proposals in the following areas of focus: community vitality, disadvantaged residents, health and human services, religious causes,...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for new and established programs that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to address operational or programmatic needs. Program priorities include mental health, obes...
Grants to Wisconsin counties and tribes for projects related to seasonal trails. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible uses of funding include development, maintenance, acquisition, repair, and restoration. Funding is ...
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 Wisconsin local units of government and Tribes for the acquisition, improvement, development, and maintenance of eligible local trails, routes, and areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funds may be used to acq...
Awards to USA public or private schools under the direction of an LEA, Charter Management Organization (CMO), or the Bureau of Indian Education for establishing and implementing evidence-based health practices. Schools may apply in any or all of nine categories, includ...
Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, volunteer fire departments, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects offering material purchases alongside c...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and government entities for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and human...
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 ...
In-kind grants valued at up to $30,000 to USA government agencies, qualified nonprofit organizations, and bike clubs for the development of trail systems designed for bikes. Grantees will receive planning and consultation services that will advance projects that create...
Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and sanitary districts to acquire and develop land for outdoor recreational activities. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations before applying. Fund...
Grants to Wisconsin local and tribal governments, school districts, and other state agencies to promote outdoor recreational activities. Funding is intended to support land purchases and project development activities that will promote high-quality public outdoor recre...
Grants to Wisconsin government and tribal agencies, school districts, and incorporated organizations to support trail development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to create and maintain recreational tr...
Grants of $2,500, grants of $5,000, and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-career sports photographers to support career growth. In addition to funds, grant recipients will benefit from professional development opportunities, participate in a photo...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies to expand recreational opportunities and promote the conservation of natural resources in eligible locations. Funding may be used for project development, land acquisition, and discretionary or plannin...
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 grant to a Wisconsin nonprofit, community group, or school in eligible regions for equipment to support local youth sports teams. The organization will receive a set of youth-sized baseball or softball equipment. The program supports local organizations that pr...
In-kind equipment donations to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations to support the development of youth baseball programs in eligible communities. The organization will receive a set of youth-sized baseball equipment. The grant progra...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools, and institutions of higher education to improve water quality in eligible areas. Funding is intended for water quality projects that provide benefits to animals, plants, and people acros...
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...
In-kind grant of sports equipment to a Wisconsin nonprofit organization, community-based organization, or school to promote softball and baseball for children ages 9-12 in eligible locations. The program provides sports equipment that benefits youth and children. Quali...
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 environment,...
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 ...
In-kind grant of sports equipment to a Wisconsin nonprofit organization, community-based group, or school to promote softball for children ages 9-12 in eligible locations. The program provides softball equipment that benefits youth organizations. Eligible applicants ar...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, volunteer fire departments, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Priority will be given to projects offering material purch...
Grants to Wisconsin governmental units, tribes, and qualified lake associations for boating facility improvements. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for construction projects, the rehabilitation of existi...
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 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 of up to $8,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for a broad range of projects and programs that benefit communities within the State. Eligible activities are in the focus areas of education, athletics, and arts and culture. Funding is intended to support ch...
Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, tribes, clubs, businesses, organizations, IHEs, and school districts to improve outdoor shooting ranges that are open for public use. Funding is intended for costs and expenses related to construction projects. Indoor ranges 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 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...
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...
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 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...
