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 $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities to create safe bicycling environments. Projects can include giveaways, assessment surveys, educational opportunities, events, placemaking, and end-of-trip facilities. Fi...
Grants to West Virginia charitable organizations in eligible locations to benefit the needs of local residents. Funding may be requested for programming in the areas of education, health and human services, the arts, public recreation, beautification, and other charita...
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...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, healthcare and assisted living facilities, and rehab centers for community programs and projects that benefit individuals with Parkinson's disease. Focus areas include mental health, exercise, and sup...
Grants to West Virginia city and county governments for neighborhood development projects. Funding is intended to improve public facilities, develop infrastructure, and promote strategies for community planning. Eligible activities benefit low- to moderate-income resid...
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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
In-kind grants to USA and territories non-profit 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 activities, at ...
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 ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives that enhance outdoor recreation and improve the health of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended for on-the-ground restoration and conservation projects that make a signifi...
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...
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 $10,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, public institutions, and municipalities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects related to economic development, arts, animal services, he...
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 of up to $3,000 to West Virginia community teams sponsored by a nonprofit organization to improve the health of residents and promote youth engagement. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that encourage physical activity, increase access to healthy fo...
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 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 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...
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. ...
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...
Grants of up to $50,000 to West Virginia and Ohio nonprofit organizations and public institutions for projects to address health and wellness equity in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding may be u...
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind services to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, community-based groups, and municipalities to plan, develop, and upgrade public recreational areas in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects to support ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit and school-related organizations for projects that enhance the quality of life for local families and children in eligible counties. Focus areas include the environment, recreation, education and the arts, health, huma...
Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools in eligible counties for projects and programs to benefit local residents. Grants are also available for unexpected needs. Some applicants must c...
Grants of up to $1,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for communities in eligible counties. Priority funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit youth and involve outdoor activities. Eligible programs must serve t...
Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, recreation, arts and culture, health a...
Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public institutions for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of health and human services, arts and culture, youth and family services, recreation...
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 $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 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 West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs in the areas of health, education, and economic development in eligible counties. Applicants must discuss their proposal with program staff at least two months prior to su...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for scientific research projects on protecting and exploring alpine environments. Priority will be given to projects that address the impact of climate change or the protection of public lands. Projec...
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 and in-kind support to West Virginia schools to promote the sport of archery. Grantees will receive funds and/or equipment to support archery programs. Priority will be given to new programs, but existing programs are also eligible. The goal of the grant program...
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 anchor replacement groups and climbing organizations to support initiatives to replace inadequate fixed anchors on established routes in local climbing areas. Grant applicants will be expected to demonstrate both need and support from local community memb...
Grants to USA organizations to mitigate anchor failure in climbing areas. Funding is intended for anchor replacement organizations and local climbing organizations for initiatives to replace bolts and fixed anchors on established routes. Proposals must demonstrate need...
Grants to USA early-career equestrian riders for professional development. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development of young riders who have not had experience competing with a senior team. Eligible uses of funds include training, travel, living, ...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA youth equestrian rider for skills development. Grant funding may be used to cover expenses related to competing, training, coaching, and educational opportunities. The purpose of the program is to support the development of essential skills req...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA young professional equestrian rider for expenses related to intensive training programs. Funding is intended to support a rider up to age 25 who is competing at the FEI CC12 level or higher in the eventing sport category. The mission of the Fou...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA professional equestrian rider for financial assistance. Funding is intended to support riders over the age of 26 who are struggling financially to participate in eventing competitions. Priority is given to riders who compete with horses that th...