64 Wisconsin Sports & Recreation:

Grants to USA parents and parent groups in eligible states for physical activity and nutrition initiatives in K-12 schools. Funding is intended to support parent-led programs and projects that encourage physical activity or healthy eating habits, while promoting students’ social emotional learning and engaging parents in...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA K-12 schools for projects and initiatives that support recreational activities and nutrition-based programming. Funding is intended to help schools promote healthy choices, and to increase physical activity and nutrition initiatives while promoting students’ social emotional learning. Award ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA schools to purchase eligible playground equipment to help children stay active during recess and perform better during school hours. The purpose of funding is for schools to design recess equipment to fit unique budgets and spaces. Awarded funds can only be applied toward purchase of an eligi...

Grants of up to $3,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible locations to provide informal outdoor educational materials for local families. Funding is intended to support the purchase of interactive trail kits, to be installed by local volunteers, that afford outdoor physical learning ...

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 such as the World Championships or the Olympic Games. E...

Grants to USA nonprofit recreational organizations to mitigate economic losses due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to cover the cost of annual inspections of challenge courses, ropes courses, zip lines, and climbing wall structures. Funding may be used for inspections that can be reasonably comp...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, 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 promote the adoption of clean ...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations to support recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to support individuals with disabilities in recreational activities, such as facilities, registration fees, housing, and equipment.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the local food system, promote outdoor recreational activities, and enhance public health. Funding is intended to support both small and mid-sized organizations for either specific projects or general operating support.

Grant of $10,000 to a USA educational institution or qualifying sports organization, including club teams, high school teams/athletic programs, college teams/athletic programs, community athletic centers/fields, and/or nonprofit athletic programs to address sports-related needs. Funding is intended to support growth or oth...

Grants of $20,000 and grants of $50,000 to USA nonprofit scholastic programs and youth organizations for capital improvements to recreational facilities. Funding is intended to provide lighting, scoreboards, and video displays to football facilities. Funding is also intended to make football field-building projects more af...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, universities, and tribes for projects and initiatives that improve outdoor experiences and the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that make a significant impact on the National Forest System. Projects sh...

Grants to USA and territories states, groups of states, agencies, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education for large scale projects to conserve and restore wildlife and fish habitats. Applicants must submit an initial proposal prior to applying. Grant proposals must address regional or national level funding priori...

Grants of up to $8,000 to Wisconsin organizations in eligible locations to support sports programs for underserved youth. Funding is intended for programs that benefit youth below the age of 17 by connecting them to sports that provide lifelong health benefits and enjoyment. Eligible applicants are located in and serve the...

Grants of up to $43,000 to USA and Russia organizations and IHEs to address mutual social concerns. Projects must include organizations from both counties. Previously funded projects include the development of a system to encourage smoking cessation, applications to benefit deaf children, and programs to increase social in...

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 to improve their lives by leading a more active lifesty...

Grants to USA schools, municipalities, and child-centered nonprofit organizations to design and construct a community playground. Funding is intended for organizations with unsafe playground equipment or without a playground. Priority will be given to organizations that benefit underserved communities.

Grants to USA ski clubs to protect skiers from experiencing injuries during training and racing. The purpose of funding is to address safety challenges faced by ski facilities. Funding is intended for safety projects, such as trail widening, and acquisition of new safety equipment, including B-netting, A-netting, air pads,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International grants for research on the prevention of performance-enhancing drug use in sports. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research to address the root causes of and to decrease the use of performance-enhancing drugs by athletes.

Grants of up to $15,000 per year to Wisconsin nonprofit tourism organizations, tribes, and municipalities to reimburse the operations of regional tourism information centers. Funding is intended to support traveler services that result in a positive economic impact on the region and state. The Department has identified ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, city and county departments and agencies, and state and federal agencies for programs and projects to promote bicycling. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for bicycle infrastructure projects and targeted advocacy...

Grants to USA organizations to positively impact the lives of Armenian-American youth. Consideration will be given to both local and national projects. The Foundation supports Armenian education, cultural activities, camping, and athletic programs that foster cultural appreciation and knowledge in youth.

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 education, rehabilitation programs, shelters for the homeles...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin destination marketing organizations to defray the cost of hosting national and regional conventions or meetings. Funding may be requested for costs associated with convention facility rental, hosting costs, and in-community transport to conventions.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth running programs. Funding is intended for either a start-up program or a pre-existing program. Eligible programs are those that are more than just a one-time event and should be running prog...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that enhance rock climbing accessibility. The purpose of funding is to conserve the national climbing environment. Applicants who have not been previously funded will be given priority.

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, groups, and clubs for programs that meet the needs of communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of health, education, recreation, environment, heritage, arts, culture, humanitarian needs, an...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to promote events that will attract tourists to the area. Funding is intended for qualifying events that promote the tourism industry, have a positive economic effect, and generate jobs for local residents. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, e-mail marketing, prin...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riding. Funding is available to local, state, and national organizations working to preserve trail access and promote safe and responsible riding. Organizations can apply for either monetary gran...

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies to support soccer programs for children and youth between the ages of 5 and 18. This grant offers support for field and player equipment, registration fees, and professional development and training for volunteer coaches. Preference will be given...

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, clubs, businesses, and educational institutions to support outdoor shooting ranges that are open for public use. Funding may be requested for construction-related costs. Projects involving indoor ranges may also be eligible, including classroom, storage and restroom facilities.

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to meet community needs. First-time applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding may only be requested for specific activities and programs rather than general operating support. Program must serve residen...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, arts, economic development, recreation, environmental protection, health care, social services, women, children, and the elderly. Projects should...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies and entities, tribes, and IHEs to improve the water quality of the Lake Michigan shore and watersheds. Southeastern Wisconsin projects will receive priority. Grants are intended for projects benefiting those who rely on Lake Michigan for water, commerce, and ...

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 arts, camps, tutoring, drivers education, high school b...

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental well-being. The funding source supports programs that provide opportunities for community re-integration for personnel who have a permanent illness or physical injury tha...

In-kind grants of sports equipment to USA schools to provide students with a fun and unique sports experience that promotes the development of motor skills, fitness, sequencing, patterning, concentration, and focus, as well as ambidexterity and hand-eye coordination. The grant consists of a 30-set Speed Stacks Sport Pa...

Grants and in-kind product donations to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in states in which the funding source does business for programs focusing on youth safety, community development, and environment and land access. Funds is intended for trail development and maintenance projects, safety and educatio...

In-kind donations of playtime products to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities. The purpose of the program is to support the purchase of unique, large-scale playspace system parts and building kits for children that encourage creativity, communication, collaboration, and innovation. Priority will be giv...

Grants to USA middle schools to purchase sports equipment and uniforms for after-school athletic programs. The Foundation's goal is to support deserving schools that have insufficient funding for youth athletics. Examples of items that may be approved through this grant program include the following: -Uniforms with sch...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public welfare activities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address social needs across the globe. Requests will be accepted for activities in the areas of education, arts and culture, social welfare, and health and sports.

Grants to USA organizations for programs in the areas of natural resource preservation, land and water conservation, environmental sustainability, and efforts to establish a sustainable population. In Southwest Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, grants are also awarded to local organizations addressing environmental and conserv...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for valuable contributions in the areas of democracy and civil liberties, education and literacy, the environment, health and recreation, Jewish community programming, and reproductive health and rights. Interests, priorities, and geographic restrictions for each of these areas are out...

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies and private marinas and businesses to improve boating amenities on the state’s waterways. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding may be requested for day-docks, mooring buoys, and the construction, operation, and maintenance of pump-out and dump s...

Grants of up to $500 to USA state and individual garden clubs, and plant societies for educational programs on wildflowers and native flora. Organizations may collaborate with agencies and other organizations to co-sponsor a forum. Transportation departments or state highways need publicity and support for their plantin...

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Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Facilities must offer an essential service and support orderly development for communities located in primarily rural geographic areas. ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations, boating clubs, and student groups for unique projects that educate about and promote safe and clean boating. Funding is intended to encourage positive behavior changes within in the boating community and recreational boaters. The Foundation is most interested in fundin...

In-kind grants to qualified USA coaches and instructors to equip new handball players with eye guards, balls, and gloves. Funding is intended to foster the development of new handball players and to respond to emerging local interest in the sport.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to increase access and participation in softball and baseball for youth under the age of 20. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding may be used for softball and baseball programs, relevant capital projects, and educati...