The Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants Program awards grants to nonprofit organizations that impact and empower people living with paralysis, their families and caregivers.
Creating a well-designed, inclusive play space is one of the most impactful investments a community can make—but it’s not always easy to fund. Whether you’re planning a playground for a school, park, childcare center, or community hub, grants can be a valuable way to stretch your budget and bring your vision to life. Commercial playground grants offer direct financial support for projects that promote physical activity, inclusive play, and healthy development.
On this page, you’ll find helpful tools to identify potential funding opportunities, tips for organizing your efforts, and resources to make your playground project a success.
We offer a specialized grant guide which covers each US state, detailing a wide array of grant opportunities available nationwide. Whether you are seeking assistance from local government programs or broader state initiatives, our guides offer vital guidance on eligibility criteria and effective funding strategies.
We also offer a comprehensive guide tailored specifically for Canada, which outlines a wide range of grant opportunities available across the country. This resource can equip communities with essential strategies and information to navigate the Canadian funding landscape.
You can find playground grants from various agencies, corporations, and nonprofits. Check out some examples below:
Grants for playground equipment aren’t the only way to receive help for your fitness or playground project. There are many different avenues you can pursue to pad your budget and make playground financing possible, including:
Below is a sample of the government agency, corporation, and nonprofit grants in our guide. Those grants cover a variety of applications, such as community parks, schools, and churches, and some are accessibility-specific.
To find further grant opportunities, download our expanded grant guides.
The Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants Program awards grants to nonprofit organizations that impact and empower people living with paralysis, their families and caregivers.
Walmart awards local cash grants every year to help address the needs of the communities where they operate. Any school or organization with projects that specifically benefit the community as a whole can apply.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) believes all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive. WKKF has worked with dozens of communities on projects to help vulnerable children realize their full potential.
Eligibility requirements vary widely, depending on the grant. Some grants are only for non-profit organizations or require you to show how your playground will help your community.