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.
Grants and loans to California government agencies and private entities for projects that improve boating facilities and marinas. Funding is intended to support repairs and enhancements of boat launching ramps and boarding floats, as well as associated parking are...
Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for sports-based exchange programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance cross-cultural understanding through sports and t...
Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to send professional athletes abroad for an exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote cross-cultural understa...
Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for a flexible sports exchange program that can be activated on short notice. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to activate a spec...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and CBOs for initiatives to promote education and sports for children in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve educational outcomes for children in grades K through 12. Eligi...
Sponsorships to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote local events in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to educate the public about the importance of maritime commerce, advance international trade, and provide recreati...
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 ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for community impact projects in eligible regions. Focus areas include health, environment, school enrichment, recreation, senior programming, education, and programs for chil...
Grants of up to $3,000 to California organizations, schools, property owners, and agencies in eligible regions to improve air quality. Funding is intended for low-cost projects that will result in reduced truck and car vehicle emissions, or result in a reduction i...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Eligible expenses include registration fees, equipment, facilities, and housing. Priority will be given to programs that serve low-income or economic...
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...
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,...
Grants to USA nonprofit registered hockey associations for programs that develop the sport of hockey for young girls. Funding is intended for equipment, marketing, advertising, ice, and other expenses. The purpose of the program is to increase participation in hoc...
Grants to USA middle schools, high schools, and youth organizations for sports equipment. Funding is intended to encourage participation in flag football through providing relevant equipment to schools and organizations. At the high school level, equipment is only...
Opportunity for California landowners to sell or transfer their property rights to a state-run preservation program. The purpose of the opportunity is to protect crucial forest lands and ensure that they continue to be used as wildlife habitats and sources of timb...
Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for preliminary research projects related to sports gambling. Funding is intended for research to address the relationship between athletes and sports bettors. The goal of the grant prog...
Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization for research projects related to college sports gambling. Funding is intended for seed research projects that address risk factors, gambling behaviors, and protective factors among colle...
Grants and in-kind support to USA BIPOC entrepreneurs building companies in the outdoors industry. Participants will receive several months of workshops and mentorship, at the end of which they will receive a cash grant to be applied to their business needs. This ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and public educational institutions partnering with public lands entities for initiatives to benefit veterans. Funding is intended for a wide variety of programs engaging veterans...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...
Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for youth-oriented projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for existing initiatives that align with the Foundation’s priority areas, which include sports, education, and healt...
Grants of $25,000 to USA public schools and school districts to establish new sports programs that serve grade K-12 students with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to increase access to adaptive athletics programs and equipment. Priority is given t...
Grants to USA alpine ski clubs for equipment purchases to improve skiing safety. Funding is intended for provisions such as netting and padding, and to contribute to improvements in skiing venues. The purpose of the program is to assist ski clubs in protecting ski...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, individuals, tribal governments, and private businesses that operate boating facilities to support the installation and operation of pumpout and dump stations. Funding is intended for the pur...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, tribal governments, and private businesses for capital projects to ensure proper sewage disposal. Funding is intended for applicants operating marinas and boating facilities. Eligible...
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....
Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government institutions, and schools in eligible regions to benefit local residents of all ages, with a particular focus on youth. Funding is intended to support programs that promote education and dev...
In-kind donations of high-quality drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations for use at events or as rewards. Requests are welcome from organizations that support sports and movement, the arts and music, environment and climate initiatives, outdoor recreation, and s...
Grants of $50,000 to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is f...
Grants of up to $5,000 to California violence prevention and neighborhood associations for projects and events that enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for neighborhood improvement projects that focus on crime awareness, blight r...
Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...
Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children by making sports pitches more accessible and safer and extending the number of hours that children and...
Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit entities and tribally designated housing entities for capital improvements in housing projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Improvements can include street, road, and bridge constructi...
In-kind donations of drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations to be used as incentives and for community engagement. Applicant organizations must be focused on the environment, sports, music and arts, outdoor recreation, or a reduction in the use of single-use pro...
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 re...
Grants to California organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of conservation, climate, and open space; food insecurity; educatio...
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 competit...
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 inju...
Grants to USA organizations to benefit Armenian youth in America. Eligible types of programming include camping, athletic, educational, and cultural activities. The purpose of funding is to promote connection and instill knowledge and appreciation of Armenian cult...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations to preserve the well-being of thoroughbred horses after they have been retired from their racing careers. Funding is intended to support basic needs as well as placement in homes and in second careers. To be eligible, h...
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 ...
Grant of up to $25,000 to a USA or Canada investigator or investigative team to support orthopaedic sports medicine research studies. The purpose of funding is to encourage thorough clinical trials by providing startup seed or supplemental funding. Funding is inte...
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 l...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth athletic programs. Funding is intended for either new or existing programs that encourage kids to run regularly. Proposals should ...
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...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for environmental restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance organizational capacity to execute wetland restoration projects. Proposals demonstrating ...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible regions. In the past, funding has supported programs that benefit youth, underprivileged residents, military personnel, veterans, and activities related to sports....
Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for stat residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including culture, conservation, sports, economic opportunity, animal rescue, fitness and health, p...
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. F...
Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for environmental, public trails, and conservation projects in eligible regions. Funding will be prioritized for projects in the areas of community-based restoration, equitable access to natural resourc...