How much funding does Community-Built Playspaces provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Community-Built Playspaces?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Community-Built Playspaces?

Eligible applicants: Child-serving nonprofits.

Community-Built Playspaces

Kaboom Inc

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Child-serving nonprofits

Other requirements

Municipal agencies
Status: Currently accepting applications

Overview

Community-Built Playspaces

Program Description: Plan, design, and build a new Community Playground, Nature Exploration Area, Multi-Sport Court, or Adventure Course by working with KABOOM! and our partners.

Geographic Scope: United States (national)

Focus Areas:

Community Playground construction

Nature Exploration Areas

Multi-Sport Courts

Adventure Courses

Eligibility:

Child-serving nonprofits

Municipal agencies

Status: Currently accepting applications

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.

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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.

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