November's Sports & Recreation Grants: Building the Infrastructure for Movement

November brings a strong month for sports and recreation nonprofits, with opportunities ranging from mental health support through physical activity to major trail development and community recreation access. The funders below are looking for organizations ready to move quickly and show clear outcomes. If you've been sitting on a program idea or an equipment need, this month has real money behind it.

The Anxiety & Depression Initiative, Inc. Grant for Nonprofits Using Physical Activity to Support Mental Health

This funder supports programs that put physical activity at the center of mental health work. They fund new pilots, expansions of existing programs, or equipment purchases directly tied to measurable mental health outcomes. Your project needs a clearly defined population and a realistic timeline for execution within the grant period. The award is $10,000 and the deadline is November 1. Apply here

IronPigs Charities Grant for Youth-Serving Nonprofits in the Lehigh Valley

If you're in the Lehigh Valley and working with youth on education and recreation, IronPigs Charities funds project-specific work with particular attention to economically disadvantaged youth and youth with disabilities. The $10,000 grant closes November 10. Apply here

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Grant for Nonprofits Connecting Residents to Outdoor Recreation

This grant supports projects that connect people in low-income or high-density neighborhoods to natural resources and outdoor recreation. Eligible work includes environmental education programs, expansion of outdoor program staff, new recreational equipment for public use, and community placemaking. The award is $10,000 with a November 12 deadline. Apply here

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Grant for Trail Development and Improvement Projects

Oregon nonprofits and agencies working on trails have access to significant funding here. This grant supports development, improvement, or expansion of motorized and non-motorized trails, trailhead development, land acquisition, and safety education. The award reaches $200,000 and the deadline is November 16. Apply here

Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Grants for Physical Activity Infrastructure in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has two strong opportunities from TSET closing November 18. The first funds projects that improve places where people can be physically active: parks, open spaces, trails, streetscapes, pedestrian safety improvements, and school-based environments. This track supports both planning and small- to medium-sized construction projects, up to $300,000. The second track funds planning and design work only (no construction), with awards up to $150,000. Both deadlines are November 18. Apply here for infrastructure projects and apply here for planning and design

Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Grant for Hawaii Youth Sports Teams

Hawaii-based teams competing in water and beach sports have a dedicated funder in the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation. They support swimming, surfing, canoe paddling, kayaking, diving, water polo, sailing, and volleyball at local, national, and international levels. The award is $3,000 with a November 30 deadline. Apply here

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