126 California Sports and Recreation

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada public health official or department to recognize exceptional achievements in the advancement of recreational water safety. The award recipient will be honored for outstanding work in public health and in the safe use of water in spas...

Opportunity for USA students to participate in a program to inspire and benefit young people. Successful applicants are invited to an interview to present their unique stories on video. The purpose of the program is to discover and showcase the achievements of youth wh...

Grants totaling $10,000 to USA local eventing chapters for adult education programs related to equestrian sports. The purpose of the program is to support amateur education in the field of eventing. The mission of the Foundation is to protect and preserve the sport of ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA swimming teams to help with recovery from a disaster. Funding is intended to provide relief from losses experienced by the team due to an instance of destruction or devastation, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Priority consideration will ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals with disabilities for costs related to participating in sports activities. Funding is intended to support training, coaching, competition costs, travel, and equipment purchases and maintenance. Eligible applicants in...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for a broad range of services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Priority areas include health care, crime prevention, education, food, housing, child care, and...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA National Park Service programs, partner organizations, affiliated nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous Tribes for projects to engage families and youth in fishing activities in national parks. Funding is intended to build community con...

Grants to California organizations for projects and programs that enhance the community in eligible locations. Programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: education for all ages, local history, human services, recreation, art, culture, peace, and enhan...

Grants to USA schools and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for expenses associated with the installation of shade structures. Grantees will also be provided with a perma...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA swim instructors, programs, and facilities to provide adult swimming lessons. Funding is intended to support the provision of free or low-cost opportunities for underserved and underrepresented populations to acquire basic swimming skills....

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 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 $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for youth-oriented projects and programs. Funding is intended for activities that align with the Foundation’s priority areas of health, wellness, sports, and education. Programs and pr...

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, tribes, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to benefit children. Areas of focus include food insecurity, health and wellness, and DEI programming. Support ranges from mo...

Grants to USA swim lesson providers to offer free or low-cost swimming programs to youth from underserved backgrounds. Applicants must be pre-approved as a provider prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to expand existing programming to reach underserved 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 of up to $5,000 to USA qualified swim clubs to expand access to the sport of swimming across the nation. Priority will be given to women-led or minority-led clubs. Funding is intended for projects and programs that will provide the opportunity for communities to...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the provision of social services as well as programs in the areas of education, beautification, culture, and recreation. Eligible proposals benefit the...

Grants and consulting services to USA, Canada, and International cities to improve how municipal services are delivered. Funding is intended to support the implementation of ideas that are actionable, novel, and potentially impactful. Eligible proposals must focus on a...

Grants of up to $300 per person to California individuals and families in eligible locations for extra-curricular activities. Funding is intended to enable low-income residents to attend camps, aquatic programs, and recreation classes. Applicants must reside within the...

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 of $1,500 and supplies to USA snowboarders to promote amateur snowboarding in remote areas. Funding is intended to support splitboard expeditions of multiple days that may focus on a tour of a region or a single summit or descent. Two separate grants are availab...

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 $5,000 to USA individuals and small teams to carry out humanitarian projects that have an aspect of mountaineering. Funding is intended for projects to benefit local communities in places with a connection to the mountaineering community, whether domest...

Residencies to USA artist educators to focus on their work in a restful environment. This program is open to artists currently teaching at a K-12 level or in a higher education entity, and those who identify as freelance teaching artists. Artists will balance personal ...

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, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and Tribes for activities to conserve forestlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

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 California school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and special needs schools for after-school enrichment programming for students in kindergarten through grade 9. Funding is intended for collaborations between schools and community res...

Grants of $1,000 to Arizona, Colorado, California, Wyoming, Oregon, Kansas, and Idaho public middle schools and high schools to support sports programs that are in danger of closing due to budget constraints. Applications will be accepted from school employees who are ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean environments, and sport...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, universities, and public agencies in eligible locations to support educational projects for local children and youth. Funding is intended for youth-focused projects that promote literacy, sports and physical e...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and public agencies for programs to enhance the public's accessibility to the ocean, coast, and beaches. Projects may benefit individuals and communities facing physical, financial, or social barriers to accessing o...

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 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 California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs to benefit the local community. In the past, funding has supported programs that benefit youth, underprivileged residents, military personnel, veterans, and activities related to sports. Fundin...

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 California government agencies for activities to preserve the coasts and beaches along the state's shoreline. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to reduce beach erosion and resultant economic loss, preserve shorelines...

Grants and loans to California government agencies and private entities for projects that improve boating facilities and marinas. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support repairs and enhancements of boat l...

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 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 USA 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 submitting a full application. The ...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to su...