171 Wisconsin Sports and Recreation Grants

171 Sports and Recreation Grants for Wisconsin

Discover grants for sports and recreation programs. Funding supports sports leagues, athletic equipment, fitness programs, promotion of physical activities, health and wellness, summer camps, and access to recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Rehab and Assisted Living Facilities to Benefit Ind...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and rehab and assisted living facilities for community programs and projects that benefit individuals with Parkinson's disease. Focus areas include mental health, exercise, and supporting care partner...

GrantWatch ID#: 194106

Grants to USA Schools for Opportunities to Experience Parks and Historic Sites

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience outdoor sites. Funding is intended to support projects with both educational and stewardship facets. The goal of the program is to help students discover and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200725

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals with Severe Injuries for Adaptive Equipment and Recovery ...

Deadline: 01/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 213823

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Public Outdoor Music Festivals

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support music festivals that benefit the public. Funding is intended for free events that take place outdoors in public spaces and present professional musicians and performers. The festival must be open and acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 225217

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of At-Risk Military Veterans

Deadline: 01/31/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179275

Grants to USA Organizations for Grassroots Efforts to Expand Eligible Wheelchair Sports Progra...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA organizations for projects to expand eligible wheelchair sports programs. Funding is intended for a variety of programming needs, including but not limited to court time, coaching, events, tournaments, camps, and equipment. Priority is giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 206249

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Hospitals, Families, and Individuals for Activities that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used for ge...

GrantWatch ID#: 217542

Sponsorships to Wisconsin Organizations in Eligible Regions to Support Fundraising Events

Deadline: 01/31/26

Sponsorships to Wisconsin organizations in eligible regions to support fundraising events. Sponsorships are available in forms including golf holes, tickets, and purchasing tables for events. Previous sponsorship recipients include art centers, orchestras, environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 223410

Grants to USA College-Level Eligible Wheelchair Sports Programs to Support Their Operations

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA college-level eligible wheelchair sports programs to support their operations. Funding may be used for both existing programs, and for new programs that are still in the planning stages. This program is intended to support collegiate-level...

GrantWatch ID#: 225133

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Sailing Programs that Benefit Underser...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for sailing programs that benefit underserved youth. The purpose of the program is to afford disadvantaged young people between the ages of 9 and 21 an educational experience that will te...

GrantWatch ID#: 225238

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International University Student-Initiated Startups to Partic...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International university student-initiated startups to participate in a contest for funding and mentoring. The competition is open to startups in a variety of sectors, including digital enterprise, hard tech, healthcare, energy, life sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 225375

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Archery Programs

Deadline: 02/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153511

Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations and Tribes to Host Sporting Events

Deadline: 02/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156091

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Lake Associations for Boating Facility Improvements

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin government units, tribal entities, and qualified lake associations for boating facility improvements. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for construction projects, aquatic plant harvesting equipment, navi...

GrantWatch ID#: 164651

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, Schools, and Agencies to Support Local Arts and C...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies to support local arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible activities may include concerts, fe...

GrantWatch ID#: 172994

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Groups for Programs that Meet the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, groups, and clubs for programs that meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of health, education, recreation, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 173442

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline: 02/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Entertainment Opportunities for Individuals with Physical Challen...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide entertainment opportunities for individuals with physical challenges. Funding may be used for events and experiences including, but not limited to athletic programs, recreational activities, day trips, and fun events. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177423

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Districts, and Lake Associations for Boating Facilities

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, tribes, districts, and lake associations for the construction and renovation of boating facilities. Applicants must contact the appropriate staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for facilities that create or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197437

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Related to Boating and the ...

Deadline: 02/01/26

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 boating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203822

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Foundations and Conservancies to Promote Conservation...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for educational, humanitarian, cultural, and recreational activities. The foundation favors student engagement/hands-on lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 221426

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Perpetuate the Legacy of M...

Deadline: 02/06/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to perpetuate the legacy of twentieth-century Black architects. Eligible uses of funding include planning, capital improvements, and indirect costs. Grantees will also receive technical assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 205780

In-Kind Donations of Equipment to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Youth Bas...

Deadline: 02/15/26

In-kind donations of sports equipment to USA nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and educational organizations operating youth softball and baseball programs in eligible locations. Applications will be evaluated based on financial need, number of youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171406

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Hire Coaches for Youth Sports Teams

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Midwestern states to help recruit high school and college students to serve as additional coaches for youth baseball and softball teams. Eligible applicants are located in the Upper Midwes...

GrantWatch ID#: 171407

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible States to Support Youth Sports

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, units of government, and schools in eligible states to support youth sports. Grant funds are intended for the improvement of youth softball and baseball facilities. Eligible initiatives benefit facilities in South...

GrantWatch ID#: 180057

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community-Based Programs Related to Food and Nutrition

Deadline: 02/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 196043

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Military Members and Veterans for Standardized Testin...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International military members and veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 215862

In-Kind Support to USA High School Employees for Sports Equipment

Deadline: 02/15/26

In-kind support to USA high school employees for sports training equipment. The purpose of funding is to provide high-performance athletic equipment to high school students for strength training. Funding is intended to enhance student-athlete training and produce champ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216165

Grants to USA Weightlifters and Weightlifting Coaches for Professional Development

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to USA weightlifters and weightlifting coaches for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for education advancement courses that lead to certification. The purpose of funding is to encourage and enable the attainment of continuing education.

GrantWatch ID#: 216166

In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Fitness Professionals for Professional Devel...

Deadline: 02/15/26

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals for professional development. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professionals to enter the fitness industry. The chosen applicant will receive a variety of professi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216167

Grant to a USA Law Enforcement Officer to Purchase Strength Training Equipment

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA law enforcement officer to purchase strength training equipment. Funding is intended to provide a law enforcement officer with the tools needed to improve their health and safety through enhanced physical training, including strength trai...

GrantWatch ID#: 217384

Grant to a USA Fitness Professional to Purchase Exercise Equipment to Support the Training of ...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of firefighters. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of both volunteer and career firefighters. All applicants must be current members of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223364

Grants to USA Fitness Professionals to Purchase Exercise Equipment for Disabled Veterans

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to USA fitness professionals to purchase exercise equipment that will be used by disabled veterans. Funding is intended to improve the physical and mental well-being of members of the armed forces and veterans through strength training. All applicants must be cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223365

Grant to a USA Fitness Professional to Purchase Exercise Equipment to Support the Training of ...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of law enforcement. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of various members of law enforcement. All applicants must be current members of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223366

Grants to USA and Canada Children and Youth with Hearing Loss for Extracurricular Activities

Deadline: 02/16/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180442

Grants to USA and Canada Early-Career Orthopedic Surgeons Affiliated with IHEs for Research Re...

Deadline: 02/16/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada orthopedic surgeons affiliated with nonprofit, private, and public institutions of higher education for research related to the prevention of sports injuries for youth. Funding is intended to support early-career investigators ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211756

Grants to California and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 02/20/26

Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for o...

GrantWatch ID#: 172387

Grants to USA Research Committees and Communities of Interest for Baseball Research Projects

Deadline: 02/20/26

Grants to USA research committees and communities of interest for baseball-related research projects. Applicants must be registered as members of the Funder's society. Funding is intended for programming that focuses on historical preservation, research dissemination, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219920

Prize to a USA Individual to Design a Winning Logo for Display on a Recreational Pathway

Deadline: 02/25/26

Prize of $5,000 to a USA and territories individual to design a winning logo for display on a recreational pathway. Eligible submissions must be a visual symbol for a trail that will connect the waterways and link nine neighborhoods in a community in California. The lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226399

In-Kind Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Businesses to Promote Water Safety

Deadline: 02/28/26

In-kind grants to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, law enforcement entities, businesses, and boating agencies to promote water safety. The purpose of this program is to make life jackets available for boating and other water act...

GrantWatch ID#: 200444

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Performance-Enh...

Deadline: 03/01/26 LOI Date: 02/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 172154

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 03/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915

Grants or In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Safe Off-Road R...

Deadline: 03/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159

In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Groups for Local Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 03/01/26

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. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181356

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Provide Nature-Based Ed...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and academic institutions to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities that dir...

GrantWatch ID#: 194353
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Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, and School Districts to Support Trail Development

Deadline: 03/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 194453

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Reduce the Use of Performance-Enha...

Deadline: 03/01/26 LOI Date: 02/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 195007

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 03/01/26

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 fuel ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations and Associations to Promote the Sport of Ice Hockey

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit charitable organizations and qualifying associations to support the sport of ice hockey. Funding is intended to assist with programs, projects, and expenses that promote participation in the sport throughout the country. The purposes of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 220862