1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsR3 Education Grant is sponsored by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Provides funding to support fishing and boating education programs, including equipment acquisition and facilitation of recruitment, retention, and reactivation efforts.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Apply for the Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) Grant | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Apply for a Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Education Grant The R3 Education Grant Program (R3 Grant) provides funding to support R3-related fishing and boating education programs delivered by our partners.
Supporting partners in their efforts to deliver such programming significantly increases learning opportunities for current, past, and future anglers and boaters. \r\n The intent of this grant is to primarily support the acquisition of fishing and boating equipment and facilitation of R3 efforts.
\r\n The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will reimburse qualifying organizations up to $25,000 for eligible expenses for projects running approximately July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The grant requires a minimum 25% match of total project costs. \r\n This is a reimbursable grant program.
Grant funds will be disbursed to the grant recipient only after completion of the project. The PFBC will in no case pre-approve or disburse, in advance, any grant funds. The intent of this grant is to primarily support the acquisition of fishing and boating equipment and facilitation of R3 efforts.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will reimburse qualifying organizations up to $25,000 for eligible expenses for projects running approximately July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The grant requires a minimum 25% match of total project costs. This is a reimbursable grant program.
Grant funds will be disbursed to the grant recipient only after completion of the project. The PFBC will in no case pre-approve or disburse, in advance, any grant funds. Eligibility and Priorities \r\n Organizations eligible for funding include school districts, universities and colleges, community and civic groups, sporting and conservation organizations, and local recreation departments.
State government agencies are not eligible. \r\n Projects can span a variety of topics within fishing and boating in Pennsylvania, such as but not limited to introductory fishing skills, fishing skills targeting specific species, fly fishing skills, kayak fishing, and paddlesports.
Priority consideration will be given to applications that incorporate one or more of the following key areas supported by recent R3 research: Projects providing multiple, hands-on fishing and/or boating opportunities.
Projects reaching underrepresented audiences in the fishing and boating population including girls, women, young adults ages 18-25, participants of diverse demographic backgrounds, participants with disabilities, and other groups. Projects occurring in Environmental Justice Areas as outlined by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Projects occurring in locations that are accessible to the public or empower participants with an understanding of where to fish or boat in their communities. Implementing education efforts targeting outdoor recreationists, to encourage fishing or boating participation as part of other outdoor recreation or social activities. Projects that are free or have reasonable and/or minimal fees incurred by participants.
Preference is given to applications that do not rely heavily on staff time reimbursement. \r\n \r\n Projects and organizations previously funded by this grant must demonstrate how additional funds will be used to innovate or expand the program.
September 15, 2025 – Application period opens December 1, 2025 – Application deadline March 2026 – Approximate grant award announcement July 1, 2026 – Approximate start date pending final Comptroller approval January 15, 2027 – Progress report and first invoice due June 30, 2027 – Project completion date July 15, 2027 – Final report and invoice due \r\n \r\n Contact Information for Questions About the Program \r\n Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission \r\nBureau of Outreach, Education and Marketing \r\nHarrisburg PA 17106-7000 \r\nEmail: RA-FB-Education@pa.
gov Eligibility and Priorities Organizations eligible for funding include school districts, universities and colleges, community and civic groups, sporting and conservation organizations, and local recreation departments. State government agencies are not eligible.
Projects can span a variety of topics within fishing and boating in Pennsylvania, such as but not limited to introductory fishing skills, fishing skills targeting specific species, fly fishing skills, kayak fishing, and paddlesports.
Priority consideration will be given to applications that incorporate one or more of the following key areas supported by recent R3 research: Projects providing multiple, hands-on fishing and/or boating opportunities.
Projects reaching underrepresented audiences in the fishing and boating population including girls, women, young adults ages 18-25, participants of diverse demographic backgrounds, participants with disabilities, and other groups. Projects occurring in Environmental Justice Areas as outlined by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Projects occurring in locations that are accessible to the public or empower participants with an understanding of where to fish or boat in their communities. Implementing education efforts targeting outdoor recreationists, to encourage fishing or boating participation as part of other outdoor recreation or social activities. Projects that are free or have reasonable and/or minimal fees incurred by participants.
Preference is given to applications that do not rely heavily on staff time reimbursement. Projects and organizations previously funded by this grant must demonstrate how additional funds will be used to innovate or expand the program.
September 15, 2025 – Application period opens December 1, 2025 – Application deadline March 2026 – Approximate grant award announcement July 1, 2026 – Approximate start date pending final Comptroller approval January 15, 2027 – Progress report and first invoice due June 30, 2027 – Project completion date July 15, 2027 – Final report and invoice due Contact Information for Questions About the Program Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Bureau of Outreach, Education and Marketing Email: RA-FB-Education@pa.
gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations delivering fishing and boating education programs in Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
R3 Education Grant is funded by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
Read articleThe William Penn Foundation's May 2026 docket distributed $57.2M across 128 grants, with 41 percent flowing to Children and Families. The breakdown reveals which Philadelphia nonprofit categories are gaining institutional traction and which are being asked to make harder cases.
Read article