Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Child-serving nonprofits

Other requirements

  • Municipal agencies
  • Status: Currently accepting applications

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States (national)

Focus Areas:

  • Community Playground construction
  • Nature Exploration Areas
  • Multi-Sport Courts
  • Adventure Courses

Eligibility:

  • Child-serving nonprofits
  • Municipal agencies

Key Information:

  • Community-driven approach
  • KABOOM! works hand-in-hand with kids and adults to design, plan for, and build community playspaces
  • Projects build trusting relationships and center community voices
  • Engage diverse stakeholders

Contact Information:

  • KABOOM! INC
  • 7200 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 400
  • Bethesda, MD 20814
  • Phone: 202.659.0215
  • Website: kaboom.org

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Pre-Application: Review Community-Built Playspace opportunities details
  2. Eligibility Check: Complete the Eligibility Quiz to confirm you meet requirements
  3. Application: Submit the full application

Required Materials:

  • Completed application form
  • All information outlined in the Application Preview (download available on the application page)

Submission Format:

  • Online application available at kaboom.org

Note: For a full list of application questions and required information, download and review the Application Preview before starting.

What Kaboom Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
19
Total given
$363K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$6,000–$31K
  • By dollars: Georgia 77%, Pennsylvania 19%, Rhode Island 4%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Philadelphia, PA; Gainesville, GA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 84% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Friends of Fernhill Park · Philadelphia, PA

    Playspace innovation

    $31K

  • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

    Playspace innovation

    $25K

  • Ashview Heights Community Association · Atlanta, GA

    Improvement playspace grant

    $20K

  • Atlanta Police Athletic League Inc · Atlanta, GA

    Improvement playspace grant

    $20K

  • Atlanta Smart Academy · Atlanta, GA

    Improvement playspace grant

    $20K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Playground
  • Youth programs
  • Nonprofits

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