Playground Grants

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 84 active playground grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 4 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 51 list an award amount, with a median of $40K.

Grants tracked: 84; from 74 funders
Median award: $40K; middle half $10K–$100K
Total listed funding: $9.0M; across 51 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 5; 6 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Physical Activity Grant Program Chatham County Partnership for Children · Foundation ~November · $10K Grants to promote physical activity for children and/or adults in Chatham County through innovative projects.	~November	$10K
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program Grant Local Initiatives Support Corporation · Foundation Jan 15, 2027 · Up to $250K The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program, in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), aims to enhance the quality, safety, and accessibility of community football fields.	Jan 15, 2027	Up to $250K
Incentive Grants Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Inc · Foundation ~March · Up to $4K This fund supports naturalist projects and programs at Wisconsin State Parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas.	~March	Up to $4K
Play-4-All Grant Wood County Plays Inc · Foundation ~May · Up to $10K 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.	~May	Up to $10K
Coalition for Kids Fund Josephine County Educational Fund Inc dba Redwood Foundation for Education · Foundation ~June · Varies	~June	Varies
Spokane Parks Foundation Community Grants Spokane Parks Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Spokane Parks Foundation has been enhancing community well-being for over 72 years by supporting parks and recreational programs.	Not published	Up to $6K
BlueCross Healthy Place Program Grant Tennessee Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The BlueCross Healthy Place Program aims to enhance community well-being by developing accessible public spaces.	Not published	Varies
Blowing Rock Community Foundation Grants Blowing Rock Community Foundat Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FUN Park Grants Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism - Office of Outdoor Recreation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The FUN Park Grants, managed by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, aim to enhance local outdoor recreation facilities for small communities with populations of 7,500 or less.	Not published	Up to $100K
Andrade-Faxon Charities for Children Grant Billy Andrade-Brad Faxon Charities for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrade-Faxon Charities for Children Grant supports programs directly benefiting at-risk children aged 18 and under.	Not published	Varies
Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest - Need-Based Award MNY Group, LLC. · Foundation Not published · $50K – $65K The Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest, co-hosted by Inside Edge Safety Surfaces, offers two all-expenses-paid awards for Life Floor safety surfaces, aimed at enhancing community splash pads.	Not published	$50K – $65K
RFP: Private NAEYC-Accredited or Obtaining Accreditation Preschools in Need of Playground, Classroom, or Other Small Capital Improvements Grant Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation is offering funding for private NAEYC-accredited preschools seeking improvements to playgrounds and classrooms. Grants of up to $25,000 are available to enhance early learning environments.	Not published	Up to $25K
The Longleaf Fund Grant Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Longleaf Fund Grant supports capital projects aimed at enhancing the lives of at-risk children and youth across the Carolinas.	Not published	$10K – $150K
OCCF: Parks & Public Space Initiative/Margaret Annis Boy Trust Grant Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The OCCF: Parks & Public Space Initiative, stemming from the Margaret Annis Boys Trust, aims to enhance neighborhood and community parks in Oklahoma City.	Not published	Up to $40K
TSET Built Environment Grants Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The TSET Built Environment Grants, initiated by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, aim to enhance public health in Oklahoma by funding projects that promote physical activity and nutrition.	Not published	Up to $200K
Major Community Project Grant Whitefish Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $118K The Major Community Project Grant Program provides substantial funding for significant community projects that have major impact. Projects funded include infrastructure improvements, facility development, and large capital projects.	Not published	$20K – $118K
Healthy Beginnings, Active Futures Grant Healthy Child Care Colorado · Foundation Rolling · $158K Grant to improve the quality of outdoor learning environments in early childhood settings and encourage active, outdoor play. Researchers show that active, outdoor play boosts children's learning and healthy development.	Rolling	$158K
Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest - Inclusive Design Award MNY Group, LLC. · Foundation Not published · $50K – $65K The Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest invites municipal entities and non-profits in the U.S. to apply for the Inclusive Design Award.	Not published	$50K – $65K
Small Change Grant Program Park Pride Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Park Pride Small Change Grant Program offers funding for community-led improvements in parks, supporting volunteer efforts with awards up to $2,500.	Not published	Up to $3K
Mavs Foundation Grants Dallas Mavericks Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Mavs Foundation, affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks, provides grants to empower youth, women, and families in North Texas. Since 1996, it has awarded over $11 million to nonprofits, focusing on safe spaces for play and learning.	Not published	Up to $50K
Individual Funding Request Form The Chehalis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Placemaking Grant National Association of Realtors · State Not published · $300K – $750K Funds state and local REALTOR® association-led projects that create new, outdoor public spaces and destinations in a community on unused or underused sites.	Not published	$300K – $750K
Stewardship Mini Grant Program New City Parks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies New City Parks offers summer Stewardship Mini Grants to empower local community-based organizations to offer structured programming and engage residents in newly renovated parks.	Not published	Varies
Hazel Herring Civic Improvement Grant Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hazel Herring Civic Improvement Grant, established by the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, supports projects aimed at enhancing community spaces.	Not published	Varies

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Playground grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 5 6%
Upcoming date published: 6 7%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 8 10%
No deadline published: 65 77%

Only 6 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most active playground grants

Kaboom Inc 4 active
Austin Parks Foundation 2 active
Bennington Community Foundation 2 active
Healthy Child Care Colorado 2 active
MNY Group, LLC. 2 active
Park Pride Inc 2 active

74 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 84 active playground grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 24, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About playground grants

Playground grants fund equipment, installation, safety improvements, and inclusive play spaces. Sources range from the KABOOM! national program to state recreation agencies, CDBG funding, and corporate sponsors. Community involvement is often a key requirement, making these grants a great fit for schools, parks departments, and neighborhood organizations.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow playground grants down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Playground Grants by state

Browse playground grants available to organizations in 4 states.

Playground Grants in Iowa 1 Playground Grants in Maryland 1 Playground Grants in Nebraska 1 Playground Grants in Vermont 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do playground grants award?

Of the 84 playground grants Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 51 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $40K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $100K. The largest is $4.8M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most playground grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Kaboom Inc (4), Austin Parks Foundation (2), Bennington Community Foundation (2), Healthy Child Care Colorado (2), and MNY Group, LLC. (2). In all, 74 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are playground grants due?

Of 84 grants listed, 5 accept applications on a rolling basis, 6 have a published upcoming deadline, 8 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 65 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

How do I get a grant to build a playground?

Start with KABOOM!, which partners with communities to build playgrounds. Apply for your state's Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) can fund playground projects. Equipment manufacturers like GameTime and Landscape Structures offer community grants. Local parks and recreation foundations are another strong source.

Are there grants for inclusive playgrounds?

Yes. The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation funds accessible play spaces. KABOOM! prioritizes inclusive design. Many state ADA compliance programs fund playground accessibility upgrades. The Shane's Inspiration and Boundless Playgrounds organizations specifically support inclusive playground development.

How much does a playground grant typically cover?

Amounts vary widely. Small equipment grants may provide $5,000-$25,000. KABOOM! builds typically cover $50,000-$100,000 in equipment and installation (with community match). LWCF and CDBG grants can fund $100,000+ projects. Most playground projects require some matching funds from the community.

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