Grants and Funding
Playground Grants for New England
Answer five quick questions to see the grants your school, church, daycare, town, HOA or nonprofit can apply for — with award sizes, match rules and deadlines.
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Grant decisions can take months. We make sure the wait never costs you, and we reward you when your application wins.
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Your quoted price stays the same for 90 days while you apply and wait for a decision. No surprise increases between your application and your award.
Credit
Win Credit
When your grant is approved and you order your playground with us, we add a credit toward your project, so your grant money goes further.
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Grant-Ready Paperwork
An itemized quote, spec sheets, safety documentation and a layout drawing, ready to attach to your application.
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How Playground Grants Work
Grants are not loans, so you never pay them back. But most come with rules that shape your budget and your timeline. These three matter most.
Matching funds
Many grants pay only part of the project. A 50% match means your organization raises the other half. Rhode Island's Outdoor Recreation Grants, for example, ask for a 25% local share — and in-kind work can count.
Paid back after you buy
Most government grants reimburse you after the playground is purchased and installed. Plan to cover the full cost upfront, then submit receipts.
Who can apply
The largest state programs only accept cities, towns and other local governments. Schools, churches and daycares can partner with their town, or apply to foundations and local funders.
Grants for Your Type of Organization
Each type of organization has different options. Start with the funders that accept applications from groups like yours.
Schools and preschools
Playground Grants for Schools
Maine's Land and Water Conservation Fund accepts school jurisdictions directly. Elsewhere, schools often partner with their town for state programs, and apply to Walmart Spark Good, community foundations and local service clubs for smaller items.
Find my grantsChurches and faith-based groups
Playground Grants for Churches
Fewer funders accept churches directly, so local options matter most. Walmart Spark Good and local Rotary and Kiwanis clubs accept faith-based groups. A church-run preschool registered as a nonprofit may qualify for foundation grants.
Find my grantsDaycares and early learning
Playground Grants for Daycares
Nonprofit childcare centers can apply to community foundations — including the Maine Community Foundation, NH Charitable Foundation and Vermont Community Foundation — and to KaBOOM! for a volunteer-built playground.
Find my grantsCities, towns and park departments
Grants for Parks and Towns
Local governments have the most options: the Land and Water Conservation Fund in every state, Massachusetts PARC, Rhode Island Outdoor Recreation Grants, Vermont Recreational Facilities Grants, block grants, and USDA grants for towns of 20,000 or fewer.
Find my grantsInclusive and accessible
Inclusive Playground Grants
Funders increasingly favor playgrounds that everyone can use. Accessible routes, ground-level play and inclusive features strengthen almost any application, and AARP's Community Challenge funds spaces for people of all ages.
Find my grantsSurfacing
Grants for Playground Surfacing
Safety surfacing is often a large share of the project cost. Include it in your state recreation grant budget, and look to local funders for top-ups and upgrades.
Find my grantsGrant-Ready, Not Just Equipment
Funders want to see a clear, realistic plan. We give you the documents most applications ask for, so your application looks as ready as your project.
- Itemized quote with equipment, surfacing, freight and installation
- Product spec sheets for every component
- Safety and accessibility documentation
- Layout drawing of your playground
- Help sizing the project to the grant you're applying for
What a Strong Application Includes
Most playground grant applications ask for the same core pieces. Gather them early and you can apply to several funders at once.
- A written description of the project and who it serves
- An itemized quote and total budget
- A site plan or layout drawing and photos of the current space
- Proof you own the land or hold a long-term lease
- Your matching funds and where they come from
- Letters of support from parents, staff or community leaders
Simple process
How It Works
Find Your Grants
Use the finder to see which programs accept your organization and fit your budget.
Lock Your Price
Get a grant-ready quote with your price locked for 90 days.
Apply With Confidence
Submit to the funder with a realistic budget and complete documents.
Win and Build
Grant approved? Get your win credit, and we deliver and install your playground.
All Playground Grants We Track
Every program below was researched by our team. We review the list on the 1st of every month. Always confirm details with the funder before you apply.
| Grant | Area | Who can apply | Award and match | Timing | Pays for playgrounds? |
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Tell us about your project and we'll send an itemized quote, spec sheets and a layout you can attach to your grant application.
- Free, with no obligation
- Price locked for 90 days while you apply
- A credit toward your playground if your grant is approved
- Sized to the grant you're applying for
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