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22 grants for “National Recreation Park Association”

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  1. Tennessee state

    National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) equipment kit grant

    Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • 54 past Tennessee awards

    TWRA helps Tennessee schools start archery programs for grades 4-12. A school needs a certified instructor and a NASP equipment kit that costs about $3,300. TWRA says grant money is available to help buy the kit.

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  2. Foundation

    Tennessee Walking Horse National Foundation grants

    The Tennessee Walking Horse National Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    This Shelbyville foundation gives grants only to programs that support the Tennessee Walking Horse. It has no deadlines. Past grants went to Middle Tennessee groups, including a university foundation and the breed association.

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  3. Federal

    Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) Recurring Notice 5 Year

    National Park Service · Department of the Interior · Open

    Deadline
    Accepts applications through Nov 1, 2030. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
    Award
    $300K – $15M
    • In Tennessee
    • Population limit in the notice: “an urban area that has a population of 25,000 or more”. Check that yours qualifies
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • 20 past Tennessee awards

    National Park Service expects to make 35 awards of $300,000 to $15 million. Open to tribal government or state government.

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  4. Association

    National Girls and Women in Sports Day Microgrant (2027)

    National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Nike · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 23, 2026 · 12 days left
    Award
    Up to $5,000
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • Only 12 days left to apply

    Five park agencies get $5,000 to host a girls' sports event in February 2027. Events must reach at least 25 girls. Applications are due October 23, 2026.

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  5. Association

    2027 Heart Your Park: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Grant

    National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with AmeriCorps · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 30, 2026 · 19 days left
    Award
    Up to $10K
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Park agencies can get $10,000 to run MLK Day volunteer projects and keep volunteers involved all year. Funds are paid back after you spend them. Applications are due October 30, 2026.

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  6. Federal

    Readiness and Recreation Initiative (RARI) – Recurring 5 Year Notice

    National Park Service · Department of the Interior · Open

    Deadline
    Accepts applications through Nov 30, 2030. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
    Award
    $250K – $3M
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • 20 past Tennessee awards

    National Park Service expects to make 10 awards of $250,000 to $3 million. Open to state government.

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  7. Association

    National Adapted Tennis Program Grant

    USTA · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opening date not announced
    Award
    Up to $8,000
    • In Tennessee

    Grants for ongoing community adapted tennis programs serving people with intellectual, physical, sensory, or social-emotional disabilities. Programs must register with USTA before applying.

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  8. Nonprofit

    America The Beautiful Trail Grant Program (National Forest trails)

    America The Beautiful Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Accepts applications through Dec 31, 2027. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $50K
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    This program pays for trail repair and planning on National Forest trails. Awards average up to $50,000 per trail. A Forest Service manager must sign an approval form.

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  9. Nonprofit

    Large Grants - Federal FY2027 National Fish Habitat Partnership funds

    Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership (Friends of Reservoirs) · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: due about Oct 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    $10K – $75K
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Funds fish habitat work in and around reservoirs, like reefs, plantings and shoreline fixes. Grants run $10,000 to $75,000. You need an equal non-federal match.

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  10. Foundation or nonprofit

    NJTL Facility Assistance Grant

    Southern Tennis Foundation (USTA Southern) · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens October 2026 (no exact date yet)
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Assistance to National Junior Tennis & Learning chapters for equipment, program essentials, and minor facility improvements. Serves the nine-state USTA Southern section, which includes Tennessee.

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  11. Association

    NJTL USTA Southern Program Grant

    USTA Southern (with Southern Tennis Foundation) · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Dec 1, 2026 · due Jan 31, 2027
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Grants to start or grow a National Junior Tennis & Learning chapter. These youth programs mix tennis with learning. Chapters in the capacity-building program cannot apply.

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  12. Association

    Facility Project Funding (with Tennis Venue Services)

    USTA Tennessee · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    USTA Tennessee helps pay for building or fixing tennis courts. It works with the national Tennis Venue Services program. Talk to the state grant specialist before you start.

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  13. Association

    Adaptive Tennis Grant

    Southern Tennis Foundation (USTA Southern) · Opening soon

    Deadline
    Opens Dec 1, 2026 · due Jan 31, 2027
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Grants for tennis programs that serve players with intellectual, emotional or physical challenges. This includes players with hearing or vision loss. Programs must be in the national adaptive tennis database.

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  14. Association

    2027 Youth Sports Mini Pitch/Lighting Activation Grant

    National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Musco Lighting · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 23, 2026 · 12 days left
    Award
    Up to $20K
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • Only 12 days left to apply

    Seven park agencies win a $20,000 grant to grow youth sports. They also get a lighting system or mini-pitch worth $50,000 to $100,000. Applications are due October 23, 2026.

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  15. Association

    2027 Increasing Access for Girls and Women in Sports Grant

    National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with Nike · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 23, 2026 · 12 days left
    Award
    Up to $20K
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • Only 12 days left to apply

    Ten park agencies get $20,000 to help more girls play sports and train women coaches. Winners join a learning group led by NRPA. Applications are due October 23, 2026.

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  16. Nonprofit

    Open OutDoors for Kids Grant Program (2026-27)

    National Park Foundation · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: about Apr 6 – May 8, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Funds programs that bring elementary students to national parks to learn. Schools, nonprofits, tribes and park partners can apply with a National Park Service site. Last year's typical award was near $57,500.

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  17. Foundation or nonprofit

    Matching Awards Program (MAP)

    National Forest Foundation · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: about Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Funds community engagement and stewardship projects on National Forests and Grasslands or adjacent public lands. Requires a 1:1 nonfederal match and runs two rounds a year.

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  18. Nonprofit

    Military Outdoor Connections Grants Program

    National Park Trust · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 20, 2026 · 40 days left
    Award
    Up to $5,000
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Funds nonprofits that take service members, veterans and military families outdoors on public lands. Costs like transport, gear and food can be covered. About $50,000 total will be awarded.

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  19. Nonprofit

    Kids to Parks School Grants Program

    National Park Trust · Open

    Deadline
    Due Jan 29, 2027 · 110 days left
    Award
    Up to $1,000
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Gives Title I classrooms up to $1,000 for park field trips. Pre-K through 12th grade classes can apply. Money can cover fees, buses and hands-on materials.

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  20. Nonprofit

    Veterans and Nature Grant

    National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: about May 5 – Jun 10, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $10K
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Pays for outdoor programs on public land that help veterans' health and well-being. Nonprofits, government agencies and tribes can apply. Grants are up to $10,000.

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