Looking into how to pay for that new playground? See our playground grants resource list.
Most often, the first thing we talk about with prospective new playground surfacing customers and local community organizations is budget. For obvious reasons we (and they) must stay within their budget constraints. But there are a significant number of playground grants resources available to help offset the cost of the new playground surface. We advise them to look into playground grants to help fund the new playground.
There is no question that poured in place and rubber tile playground or pool deck surfaces can be fairly expensive. Of course, our thought on that is ‘you get what you pay for.’ However, we completely understand that not every potential customer has the funds necessary to pay for these upgrades on their playgrounds.
One of the best suggestions we can give to potential customers is to apply for grants to assist in raising money. Each year there are thousands of dollars in available grants to schools, day cares, churches etc. for recycled rubber applications within their new playground surface. Considering our materials consist of mainly recycled rubber, these grants can be a perfect opportunity for many people interested in a new playground surface. We’ve compiled a list of potential grants you may want to consider. This is by no means an exhaustive list; be sure to check your local community for additional grants and available funding sources.
- Kaboom Fundraising: https://kaboom.org/grants
- http://www.schoolgrantsblog.com/
- http://www.grants.gov/
- https://purpose.nike.com/ncif
- https://www.aad.org/public/public-health/shade-structure-grants
- https://corporate.lowes.com/our-responsibilities/our-communities
- https://corporate.mattel.com/content/mattel/philanthropy.html
- http://peacefulplaygrounds.com/playground-and-garden-grants/
- https://www.legofoundation.com/en/about-us/how-we-work/grant-opportunities/
- Up to $25000 PVC free Playground Grant from Playworld Systems
- CVS & Caremark
- General Mills-Champions for Healthy Kids
- NFL Keep Gym in School Grant
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grants.gov source for federal grants
- Responsible Sports Grants – Youth Sports Grants from Liberty Mutual
- Youth Garden Grants
- Office of Head Start Expansion Grants Program
- National Recess Week
- Frosted Flakes – for baseball or football fields
- NFL Play 60
- PNC Grow Up Great
- Access to Recreation
- U.S. Department of Education (ED)
- Hasbro Children’s Fund
- L. Bean Conservation and Recreation Grants
- Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Education Grants
- Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation – Early Childhood Care and Education Grants
- General Mills Youth Nutrition and Fitness Grants
- NRPA Step Up to Health Healthy Communities Start in Parks Grants
- Reader’s Digest Make it Matter Grant
- National Education Association Student Achievement Grants
- Captain Planet Foundation Grants
- GreenWorks! Grant Program
- Staples Foundation For Learning
- Pay it Forward Foundation Mini Grants
- Kids in Need Teacher Grants
- Education Mini Grants Funded by the Entomological Society of America
- The Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation
- Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Awards
- The Finish Line Youth Foundation
- Women’s Sports Foundation Grants
- The Wal-Mart Foundation Grants
- CDC (Center for Disease Control) grants for nutrition and physical activity
- Kellogg Foundation Grants
- Every Kid Sports – Grants
- Rite Aid Foundation Kid Cents
If you are planning to apply for any of the above grants, and need additional supporting information for your new playground surfacing project, contact us. We’re happy to help!