115 Alabama Sports and Recreation Grants

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 to USA sports medicine residency programs to train a resident focused on canine health. Funding is intended for the establishment of a residency position that is canine-focused; the program aims to increase the number of specialists who can treat working dogs an...

Grants to USA and Canada investigative teams for research related to orthopaedic sports medicine. Funding is intended to provide seed money, startup funding, supplemental funding, or bridge/gap funding. The purpose of funding is to advance understanding of new or uniqu...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, art,...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for innovative projects whose aim is to improve mental health through increased physical activity. Projects should have a community education component about the posi...

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 economically ...

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, impr...

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 hockey o...

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent before submitting a full proposal. Areas of focus include arts and culture, education, environment, family, and health and w...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind volunteer assistance to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Focus areas include promoting outdoor spaces, presenting arts performances, ...

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 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 competitions ...

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 skiers f...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to present professional music concert series in small to medium-sized cities and towns. The public spaces in which the concerts are to take place must be outdoors, easily accessible to a wide range of socioeconomic ...

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 to Alabama nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of priority areas, including but not limited to environmental education, recr...

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 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 the ...

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 $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 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 to USA nonprofit organizations for recreational programs for children with special needs. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to a wide range of programming, including drama, dance, music, art, and recreation. Programs should be exclusively designed to...

Grants to Alabama communities for community improvement programs. Funding areas of interest include housing rehabilitation, drainage and sewer improvements, community centers and recreational facilities, planning projects, road improvements, and more. Eligible applican...

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 culture a...

In-kind grants to USA youth-serving organizations for equipment and curriculum materials to enhance participation in the sport of lacrosse. Selected recipients will receive a a set of equipment, including lacrosse balls, sticks, cones, and goals, in addition to instruc...

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...

In-kind grants of sporting goods to USA organizations, teams, groups, and individuals for lacrosse-related sports gear. The purpose of the program is to ensure that the equipment required to play will be both accessible and affordable for all. Successful applicants wil...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA youth-serving sports organizations to foster diversity and accessibility in the sport of lacrosse. Funding is intended for projects to enable individuals with disabilities to participate as well as projects that promote accessibility and i...

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 youth-serving organizations to support professional development for lacrosse coaches and officials. Funding is intended to assist with expenses in attending a program that will enhance their skills and provide networking opportunities and leadership train...

Grant of $20,000 to a USA or Canada MD or PhD 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 intended to advance well-conducted rando...

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 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 be fo...

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 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. Fundin...

In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for recreational equipment. The goal of the grant is to increase exposure to pickleball by providing essential equipment, including paddles, balls, and nets. Grants w...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alabama public schools to install permanent sun protection structures in outdoor locations. Funding is intended for protective equipment in play areas to shield students from harmful exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Examples of eligible out...

Grants to Alabama middle schools and high schools to improve programs related to arts and sports. Funding is intended to enhance and expand opportunities and increase student engagement in arts and athletics programs. Grants may be used to help replenish revenue loss i...

Grants to USA families of Coast Guard members to defray the costs of summer camp and various enrichment programs. Funding is intended to provide support to the children and families of active-duty Coast Guard members during the summer months. Families from all Coast Gu...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators 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 the...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, including schools and IHEs, for a broad range of activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health and well being, education, econ...

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 or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada 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, protect the environment, an...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowledge fr...

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 and in-kind support to a USA or Canada young investigator and a principal investigator for research projects related to sports medicine surgery. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal prior to a full grant application. The purpose of funding is to trai...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, or MS to acknowledge an exceptional full-length manuscript submission related to sports injury research. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual researcher who has demonstrated outstanding human in-vivo or clinical...

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for a broad range of projects and programs to benefit local communities. The purpose of funding is to enhance community services across the state. Applicants should submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full applicati...

In-kind donations of insulin to USA and territories nonprofit diabetes summer camps. The purpose of the program is to ensure that children with diabetes up to age 18 will be able to enjoy a full camp experience. Requests will be accepted from nonprofit camps as well as...

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...