Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 91 active playground grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
IMPACT: Quality of Place: Community Assets - Parks, Fields, & Trails Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026…
Incentive Grants Funder: Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Inc Overview: This fund supports naturalist projects and programs at Wisconsin State Parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas. Geographic…
Individual Funding Request Form Funder: The Chehalis Foundation (Chehalis, WA, US) Mission Alignment: All grant funding applications must align with the Chehalis Foundation's mission to support…
Jaws Youth Playbook (JYP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jaws Youth Fund Amount: US $500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Though the deadline is indicated above as…
JoLyn Beeman Memorial Children’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stateline Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,100 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The JoLyn Beeman Memorial Children’s…
K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The K.D. and M.L.…
KaBOOM! Adventure Courses Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: KaBOOM! Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The KaBOOM! Adventure Courses Grant…
KaBOOM! Multi-Sport Courts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: KaBOOM! Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary KaBOOM! Multi-Sport Courts provide innovative…
Overview _Note:_ _Here are the other Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Programs -_ * _[Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant Program - Expanding Access to Food & Shelter]()_ * _[Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant…
Kiwanis Club of Carefree Funds Request Grants Geographic Scope: Carefree/Cave Creek area and surrounding Desert Foothills communities (Arizona) Focus Areas: - Youth education and development programs…
La Crescent Community Foundation General Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: La Crescent Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The La Crescent Community…
Land & Water Conservation Fund (IA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Natural Resources Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides…
Land & Water Conservation Fund Recreation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Land & Water Conservation Fund Recreation Grants,…
Main Grants Scheme: Recreation Status: ACTIVE Funder: Biffa Award Amount: £10,000 - £75,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Biffa Award's Main Grants Scheme for Recreation focuses on…
Major Community Project Grant Geographic Scope: Flathead Valley area and surrounding region (includes projects slightly outside Whitefish city limits) Program Description: The Major Community Project…
Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest - Inclusive Design Award Status: ACTIVE Funder: MNY Group, LLC. Amount: US $50,000 - US $65,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Make a…
Make a SPLASH! Grant Contest - Need-Based Award Status: ACTIVE Funder: MNY Group, LLC. Amount: US $50,000 - US $65,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Make a SPLASH!…
Mastenbrook Volunteer Matching Fund Grants Funder: Fairfax County Park Authority Overview: The Park Authority funds the Mastenbrook Volunteer Matching Fund Grant Program which awards grants to match…
Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation Grants Funder: Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation (MSTPF) Geographic Scope: Mat-Su Borough, Alaska Website: matsutrails.org Mission The MSTPF partners with entities on…
Mavs Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Mavericks Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Mavs Foundation, affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks,…
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.
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.
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.