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124 grants for “Recreation”

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  1. Tennessee state

    Local Parks & Recreation Fund (LPRF)

    TN Department of Environment & Conservation · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: about Jan 29 – Apr 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $3.5M
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Matching grants for cities and counties to buy parkland and build parks, greenways, trails, and indoor or outdoor recreation facilities on public land. Projects in distressed or at-risk counties have a lower 25% match.

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  2. Association

    Parks and Recreation Grant

    USTA Southern · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: due about Nov 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $2,000
    • In Tennessee

    Up to $2,000 for parks and recreation departments to start new tennis programs. Money can pay for rackets, balls, coaches and supplies. A report is due within 30 days after the program.

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  3. Local

    Recreation Challenge Grant

    City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: due about Jun 26, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $3,000
    • Local program: Knox County
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Matching grants for community projects and activities in Knoxville city parks and greenways. The city reimburses half the cost of a single project, up to $3,000.

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  4. Tennessee state

    Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

    TN Department of Environment & Conservation · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: about Jan 29 – Apr 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $392K
    • In Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • 3 past Tennessee awards

    Federal trail money administered by TDEC for building, maintaining, and restoring trails and trailhead facilities on public land. Governments and 501(c)(3)s that have a trail-management agreement with a government agency can apply.

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  5. Local

    Community Recreation & Enhancement Grant

    Rutherford County Conservation Board (Rutherford County Recreation) · Open

    Deadline
    Due May 1, 2027 · 203 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Local program: Rutherford County

    The county's elected Conservation Board funds community clubs and organizations for projects that expand recreation opportunities or improve community spaces in Rutherford County, such as equipment, materials or construction. Proposals are accepted through...

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Federal

    FY26 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Visitor Services - Bureau wide

    Bureau of Land Management · Department of the Interior · Closed for this year

    Deadline
    Next round: about Jul 27 – Aug 28, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    $50K – $2M
    • In Tennessee
    • No match
    • 1 past Tennessee award

    Bureau of Land Management expects to make 60 awards of $50,000 to $2 million. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.

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    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  9. Nonprofit

    Evan Means Grants Program

    Tennessee Trails Association · Open

    Deadline
    Due about Jan 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee
    • No match

    Small grants help volunteer groups improve hiking trails in Tennessee. Most requests are under $1,000, but larger asks are considered. Projects must be open to the public and use a lot of volunteer labor.

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  10. Foundation or nonprofit

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant - Tennessee (2027 cycle)

    Friends of NRA / The NRA Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Dec 22, 2026 · 73 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • In Tennessee

    Equipment, supplies, and funding for shooting sports, firearm and hunting safety, marksmanship, and conservation programs. Tennessee committee recommends grants from funds raised at Tennessee events.

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  11. Association

    Community Spotlight Grant

    USTA Tennessee (Outreach Committee) · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 31, 2026 · 21 days left
    Award
    $250 – $1,000
    • In Tennessee

    Small grants to start tennis programs in underserved parts of Tennessee. Examples include after-school, parks and recreation, school and adaptive tennis. First-time applicants get priority.

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  12. Association

    Community Tennis Association Start-Up Grant

    USTA Southern · Open

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

    Funds to start a new community tennis association. This is a local, volunteer-run nonprofit that grows tennis. Send the completed form to the USTA state office.

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  13. Association

    Community Growth and Participation Act (CTA funding)

    USTA Southern · Open

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

    Funding for community tennis associations. It can pay for marketing, training, programs, equipment and facility work. Contact the state office to apply.

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  14. 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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  15. Foundation

    Programs, Events and Project Grants

    Tennessee Tennis Patrons Foundation (USTA Tennessee) · Open

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

    Grants for tennis programs, events and projects in Tennessee. Projects that bring the sport to new or underserved groups are preferred. You send a one-page plan and a one-page budget.

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  16. Foundation

    Public Facility Grants

    Tennessee Tennis Patrons Foundation (USTA Tennessee) · Open

    Deadline
    Rolling: apply any time
    Award
    Up to $1,000
    • In Tennessee

    One-time $1,000 grants to build or upgrade public tennis courts in Tennessee. The money is seed funding to help raise more. Schools, colleges, parks departments and nonprofits can apply.

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  17. 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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    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  18. 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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  19. Association

    Wheelchair 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 to grow wheelchair tennis, such as coaching, equipment and travel to events. Applicants must be a registered tennis group or USTA member organization.

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  20. Association

    Diversity & Inclusion Tennis 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 for tennis programs or players that serve underserved groups. Programs must run several sessions, not a one-day event. Applicants must be a registered tennis group or USTA member organization.

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Foundations that have funded “Recreation”

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