NRPA's Online Grant Opportunities Portal

Current NRPA Grant Opportunities: 

2026 Humana Foundation: A Social Driver of Healthy Aging and Connection

With support from the Humana Foundation for Aging, NRPA will award five park and recreation agencies across Florida, Louisiana, Texas and Louisville, Kentucky to strengthen older adult mental health, address loneliness, and increase social and intergenerational connection in their communities. Those selected will  receive $17,500 in funding, training, and technical assistance to support the  implementation of  systems-change strategies and evidence-based programs aligned with NRPA's Healthy Aging Framework. Applications are due October 5, 2026.

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

In partnership with AmeriCorps, NRPA is now accepting applications for the 2027 Heart Your Park: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Grant.  This funding opportunity will help local park and recreation agencies support volunteer engagement and activations to honor Dr. King’s legacy of civic engagement through services to others while advancing community well-being. Those selected will be awarded $10,000 reimbursable funding to support volunteer activations during MLK Day of Service events and continue volunteer stewardship throughout the year. In addition, grantees will also participate in a learning community and receive technical assistance to drive sustained progress toward strengthening volunteer engagement and stewardship.  Applications open on October 5th and are due October 30, 2026.

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