NRPA's Online Grant Opportunities Portal

Current NRPA Grant Opportunities: 

Show Your Park Some Love Grant 

NRPA has just launched the Show Your Park Some Love Grant, empowering park and recreation agencies to host recycling events and raise awareness about park and recreation-based recycling in your community. Park and recreation professionals looking to launch, innovate or expand recycling programs are encouraged to apply for a $10,000 grant, supported by Niagara Cares. Submit your application by October 2, 2025. 

Click here to Apply or email resilience@nrpa.org with questions.

Coming Soon!  Supporting Healthy Aging Through Parks and Recreation 5.0 (SHAPR 5.0) Grant

NRPA, with the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is pleased to announce the availability of the Supporting Healthy Aging Through Parks and Recreation 5.0 (SHAPR 5.0) grant. This grant provides park and recreation professionals with additional tools to offer access to programs that increase physical activity, expand social engagement, help combat social isolation, and enhance the quality of life for the older adults in your community.

NRPA anticipates that this grant opportunity will available on 9/24/25. If you have any questions, please contact Colleen at healthyaginginparks@nrpa.org