65 Massachusetts Sports and Recreation

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations for capital and beautification projects. Funding may be used for outdoor enhancement projects such as sculptural and architectural works, monuments, parks, buildings, and city streets. G...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to serve individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Funding is intended to enhance the lives of individuals affected by ASD, expand the capacity to serve the ASD c...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and counties to benefit individuals and families affected by autism. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in education, employment, healthcare, recreation, and safety. Emphasis wi...

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 $5,000 to USA high school and nonprofit youth programs to promote the sport of football among youth across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach. Additionally, the Foundation will match don...

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of wildlife protection, outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, and envi...

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and individual students, teachers, administrators, and residents in eligible communities for projects that improve educational outcomes. Funding is intended for activities that e...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities and public entities to encourage workforce expansion. Funding is intended to promote economic growth and increase employment in the maritime industry. Preference will be given to proposals that are collaborative. The program is op...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and schools to benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in the focus ar...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and Tribes for activities to conserve forestlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support projects involving private forests...

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for programs and activities that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase and improve participation in youth sports. Grants will help to cover expenses related to fees, equipment upgrades, and field/faci...

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for activities that benefit the local community in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to protect open spaces, support the creation of community housing, rehabilitate outdoor recreation areas, and preserve historic st...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit diverse communities and reduce racial discrimination and disparities. Proposal are accepted in the following focus areas: safe communities, health and wellness, and workforce development. Funding is inte...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for recreational and educational programs that benefit youth. Funding priority is intended for activities and projects within the focus areas of agriculture, the environment, animal l...

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. This special matching fun...

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 fo...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA faith-based, military, child care, and other community groups and organizations in multiple states for outdoor fitness equipment. The purpose of the program is to bring people together in recreational outdoor spaces and improve the health...

Grants to USA swim lesson providers to offer free or low-cost swimming programs to youth from underserved backgrounds. Applicants must be preapproved 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 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 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and governmental entities including public schools, IHEs, and law enforcement for programs related to shooting sports. Grant funds may also be requested for capital improvements to shooting facilities. Funding is intended...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts teachers, administrators, students, and community members to enhance education in public schools in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve students' scholastic and overall success. Eligible programs benefit residents in...

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 $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for events, educational programs, and media production projects. Funding is intended for a range of projects and initiatives that foster equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the craft beer community...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities and transit authorities for projects to improve public spaces. The purpose of the program is to support safe mobility, public health, and strengthened commerce. Funding will be provided for enhancements of streets, curbs, plazas, ...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Massachusetts owners of conserved and protected properties for environmental and recreational projects. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help landowners improve wildlife habitats and prom...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers 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 these...

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 of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for services to meet the needs of the local community. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education...

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 of up to $5,000 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 ...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of youth development, community and economic empowerment, arts and culture, and health and h...

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 of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for programs to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for creative and innovative projects. Priority will be given to projects that address a specific need and involve t...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, corporations, trusts, funds, and operating foundations in eligible counties for activities that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of program areas, for pur...

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, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and social enterprises for health and fitness initiatives. Funding is intended for projects addressing healthy aging, such as preventative health support, prevention of non-communicable diseases, communit...

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...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA 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 and promote safe and responsible riding. Organizations can...

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. ...

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 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 ...

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. Applicants may request funding for sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program is to ...

In-kind grants to USA municipalities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and schools in multiple states to support planning, designing, and building new playgrounds. The purpose of this program is to enhance low-income communities that do not have a playspace o...

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 cu...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit society. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: education, literacy, democracy, civil liberties, environment, Jewish Community, and reproductive health and rights. Som...

Grants of up to $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals and organizations for programs that promote tennis among older adults. Programs may be for women ages 40 and older and men 45 and older. Eligible activities ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts individuals for programs that benefit children with disabilities in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended for people who work with children with developmental issues, processing disorders, learning disabilities, or Aut...

In-kind grants to qualifying USA coaches and instructors to equip new handball players with eye guards, balls, and gloves. Funding is intended to foster the development of and respond to emerging local interest in the sport. Funds may be awarded for new or emerging pro...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for capital support, scholarships, and program support. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including those that pertain to dental and oral health, special needs...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, municipalities, public schools, and American Indian Tribes to increase access to and participation in softball and baseball for youth. Funding is intended to support capital projects, educational activities, and s...