Play-4-All Grant

Wood County Plays has established the Play-4-All Grant in partnership with local schools to fund inclusive play equipment. The grant aims to ensure that no child is hindered by their ability level when playing with their peers.

Geographic Scope

• Available to schools Pre-K through 12th grade
• Prioritization given to Wood County School Districts and/or districts willing to match the grant

Focus Areas

• Inclusive play equipment and playspaces
• Serving students with disabilities
• Creating developmentally appropriate play spaces beyond 6th grade

Eligibility Requirements

• Must serve students with disabilities between pre-K and 12th grade
• Must have a playspace that is not 100% inclusive
• Must demonstrate willingness to provide opportunities, activities, and modeling of inclusive play
• Requests limited to no more than $10,000
• Prioritization given to Wood County School Districts and/or districts willing to match the grant

Timeline

• Application Deadline: May 31 (annually)
• Recipients Announced: On or before August 1

Funding Decision

• Funding decisions made at the discretion of the Wood County Plays Board Members

Organization

• Funder: Wood County Plays (501(c)(3) nonprofit organization)
• Website: wcplays.org

Application Process

1. Download the Grant Application from the Wood County Plays website
2. Complete the application form ensuring all eligibility criteria are met
3. Submit by the deadline: May 31 (annually)
4. Approval notification: Recipients announced on or before August 1

Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate service to students with disabilities between pre-K and 12th grade
• Describe current playspace and how it is not 100% inclusive
• Outline willingness and plans to provide opportunities, activities, and modeling of inclusive play
• Keep funding request to no more than $10,000
• Include information about district willingness to match funding (if applicable)

Submission Materials

• Completed Grant Application form