School Playground Grants
Updated- October 2024
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***** Organization: American Academy of Dermatology
Program/Grant: Shade Structure Grant
Website: https://www.aad.org/public/public-health/shade-structure-grants
Purpose: The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) awards grants up to $8k to both non-profit organizations and public schools to install shade structures.
Funding: Cycle: October 1 – December 15, 2024
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: December 15, 2024
Eligibility: non-profits & schools
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Website Link: https://www.adoptaclassroom.org/
Amount: $500
Funding Cycle: Ongoing
Purpose: Teachers who register at the Adopt-a-Classroom Website can be adopted by an individual, a business, or a foundation. Once adopted, teachers will receive up to $500 worth of credit to purchase items that enrich the learning environment, including classroom technology.
Program/Grant: Albertsons Foundation Grants
Website: http://national.albertsonscompaniesfoundation.org/get-funded/
Purpose: Priorities: hunger relief, education, health and human services and assisting people with disabilities.
Funding: Cycle: Rolling
Amount: 25,000
Deadline: Rolling- Reviews bi-annually
Eligibility: non-profits, schools
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Organization: Aldi Foundation
Program/Grant: Smart Kids Grants
Website: https://corporate.aldi.us/en/corporate-responsibility/aldi-smart-kids/
Purpose: Supports local communities where they have stores. Emphasis on Health and Wellness
Funding Cycle: Submit the application online
Amount: $ Varies Both money and gift cards
Eligibility: 501 C3 organization
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After School Alliance – 21st Century Learning Grants
***** Organization: After School Alliance
Program/Grant: 21st Century Learning
Website: https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/policy21stcclc.cfm
Purpose: For more than 20 years 21st Century Community Learning Centers have been providing high quality programming to a wide range of children grades pre-K to 12th grade in communities nationwide.
Funding Cycle: To be notified of 2025 release (opens in late 2024) https://0af1eebc.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFAPWMQ7T2U0Y6Gm5OVHSrrdV5gPg5aX-SNqfw-6PKgq1efAypa4o6AgPbMKZ7jAJ-m5I8xnWrdwf5VQZGO_rX10P4VX7A5IrA9FBHoGefC88jzo7iYPIJWNAohgpMj7XwbKY4fu8dta8qr26eHvWGGpbTPjVH6ram4eOuHhRw4-3h4wdfOfLjnJq093LbVqTZAd7da4s1dlz8
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Eligibility:
Website Link: http://www.cwf-inc.org/grantseekers
Amount: Varies
Funding Cycle: Ongoing
Purpose: The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) welcomes funding proposals from non-profit organizations that focus on enhancing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of children. Grants are specifically allocated to initiatives benefiting children across a broad geographic region within the United States. The foundation awards grants for one calendar year and all grant projects must be completed between January 1st- December 31st of the award year. Funding is not provided for routine operational expenses or one-time special costs.
Organization: Cliff Bar Foundation
Program/Grant: Open Call
Website: https://cliffamilyfoundation.org/grants-program
Purpose: Inclusive Outdoor Access Catalyze solutions that expand access to safe places to enable healthy physical activity and improve mental health.
Funding Cycle: Twice per year. March 1 and Aug 1
Amount: $5,000 to $50,000
Eligibility: 501(c) 3 foundation
Organization: The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Program/Grant: Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, youth, and people with disabilities; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other programs that address community needs.
Website: https://www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org/application-guidelines
Funding Cycle: Ongoing
Amount: $20,000
Organization: Cigna Foundation
Program/Grant: 3 grant programs see below
Website: https://www.thecignagroup.com/our-impact/esg/healthy-society/community/foundation/faqs
Purpose: They look forward to partnering with nonprofit organizations that align to at least one of these grant program goals:
• Increase reach of programming that fosters social-emotional skills and well-being.
Funding Cycle: Varies, Will reopen in new year2025. Closed for 2024.
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Non profit foundation
Website: https://earlychildhoodfoundation.org/
Purpose: Parenting education, Early Childhood Welfare, Early Childhood Education & Play
Deadline: Jan 25, 2025
Amount: Varies
Program/Grant: Community Support Grants
Website: https://coca-cola.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp
Purpose: The Coca-Cola Foundation provides grants to a wide variety of 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on children, education, and/or health.
Funding Cycle: Ongoing
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Ongoing
Eligibility: 501 C3 organization
Program/Grant: Costco Wholesale Grants
Website: https://forms.benevity.org/eb5f89d4-4631-4c20-8681-0186712671a0
Purpose: Priorities: Physical Activity and Nutrition
Funding: Cycle: Rolling
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Contact: CommunityRelations@costco.com
Eligibility: non-profits, schools
Organization: Kaboom
Program/Grant: Creative Play Grants
Website: https://corporate.bestbuy.com/best-buy-now-accepting-applications-for-community-grants/
Purpose: Encourages Creativity, communication, and collaboration in play.
Funding Cycle: Ongoing
Amount: varies by product
Eligibility: 501 C3 organization
Organization: US Dept of Defense Education Activity
Program/Grant: Creative Play Grants
Website: https://www.dodea.edu/education/partnership-and-resources/dodea-grant-program
Purpose: Military children face certain challenges due to their parents’ military service; the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity recognizes this and wishes to ease those challenges, especially in efforts to increase student achievement.
Funding Cycle: Ongoing
Amount: varies
Eligibility: 501 C3 organization
Additional contact info: DoDEA.Grants@dodea.edu
571-372-6026
Organization: Good Sports
Program/Grant: Equipment Donation Opportunity
Website: https://www.goodsports.org/apply/
Purpose Play for all
Funding Cycle: Our application window is currently closed, but will reopen back in the fall. Organizations that submitted their application in May can expect to receive approval status by the beginning of July.
Amount: $15,000 and $35,000.
Eligibility: Your organization directly serves youth between the ages of 3-18 years old in the United States.
- Your organization serves youth in high poverty areas.
- Your organization charges a participation fee of $299 or below.
- Organization provides consistent access to physical activity for kids (physical activity can take many different forms and does not have to be a structured sports program).
- Schools Only: Your school does not charge a tuition and more than half of the student body must be eligible for free/reduced lunch.
Organization: Greenfields
Program/Grant: Greenfields Outdoor Fitness School Incentive Program
Website: https://gfoutdoorfitness.com/school-fitness/
Priorities: Provides matching grants of up to 50%for qualifying public and private schools.
Funding: Cycle: Rolling
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Public and Private Schools
Organization: Harry Chapin Foundation
Program/Grant: The Harry Chapin Foundation has a focus on programs such as community education, art in education, and the environment, among others, and requires that those applying must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that align with these areas.
Website: https://harrychapinfoundation.org/home/
Purpose :
- Arts-In-Education Programs
- Community Education Programs
- Agricultural and Environmental Programs
Funding Cycle: Rolling
Amount: Up to $10,000 amount varies
Eligibility: Organizations must maintain an IRS 501(c)(3) classification
Organization:
Program/Grant:
Website: https://www.coxenterprises.com/our-impact/james-m-cox-foundation
Purpose: In communities where Cox Enterprises Inc. does business, James M. Cox Foundation offers support to capital campaigns and special projects. Their focus is on early childhood education, empowering families for success, and health, among other things.
Funding Cycle: annual, ongoing. Applications must be submitted by February 15th, June 15th, October 15th
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, other included requirements can be found on their website
Organization: Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Program/Grant: Jimmie Johnson Champions Grant Program
Purpose Champions Grants that have the potential for high impact and significant positive change to K-12 public schools in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Champions Grants are awarded in the following areas: Science & Technology, Language & Literacy, Health & Wellness (in partnership with Chopt Creative Salad Co.), and the Arts.
Funding Cycle: The 2024 application process will open in spring 2024. Applicants will be notified of their status in December 2024.
Amount: $15,000 and $35,000.
Eligibility: K-12 public schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, that have been fully operational and serving students for a minimum of 3 years, are eligible to apply. Past Champions Grant recipients are eligible to apply.
Program/Grant: Kars for Kids Small Grants for Education
Website: Kars4Kidsgrants.org
Purpose: We are passionate about helping children develop into productive members of society
Funding Cycle: Rolling
Amount: Grants typically range from $500-$2,000
Eligibility: any qualified K12 school
Program/Grant: Various grants in their focus areas
Website: https://www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/
Purpose: educated kids, healthy kids, secure families, racial equity, and civic engagement.
Funding Cycle: Rolling
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Your organization or institution, as well as the purpose of the proposed project, must qualify under regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service.
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Organization: Kaboom
Website: https://kaboom.org/community-built-playspaces/application
Purpose: A $15 million, three-year commitment to build or fix up 2,000 playgrounds by the end of 2013, benefiting an estimated five million children across North America.
Funding cycle: Non-profits Check website
Amount:$15,000
Nonprofits, municipalities, neighborhood associations. Funds to be used for the purchase of playground equipment that will be built using the KaBOOM! community-build model. Contact info:help@kaboom.org 202-659-0215
Organization: Kresge
Website: https://kresge.org/grants-social-investments/current-funding-opportunities/
Purpose: Health initiatives ongoing.
Funding cycle: Check website
Amount:varies by initiative
Website:Panera Bread Foundation
Purpose: The middle school programs have focused on developing skill sets and helping children build healthy relationships with trusted adults through mentorship programs. Other programs have specialized in STEM or STEAM programs for students.
Funding cycle: Fall of each year. Grants available in October. Grant deadline Mid-November
Amount: gives out $150,000 annually
Nonprofits, Schools
Organization: PNC Financial
Website: https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html
Purpose: Support sustainability projects, particularly in the area of early childhood education.
Funding Cycle: Rolling
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: nonprofit organizations with a special emphasis on those that work to achieve sustainability and touch a diverse population, in particular, those that support early childhood education.
Website: https://sparkpe.org/grant-finder
The SPARK Grant-Finder Tool helps you locate funding for your Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, Classroom Activity, or Coordinated School Health program. Grants can be used for curriculum, teacher training, or equipment.
Funding Cycle: Rolling
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Non-profit organizations
Contact: 1-833-737-7275
Organization: The Olive Tree Foundation
Program/Grant: The Olive Tree Foundation
Website: https://theolivetreefoundation.org/how-to-apply/
Purpose: The foundation focuses its grantmaking on basic needs, community development, as well as youth and children’s education.
Funding Cycle: Closed for 2024, will reopen in new year. Check back to link.
Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Eligibility: Section 501(c)(3) non profit
Website: https://voicesforhealthykids.org/campaign-resources/grants
Purpose: The initiative aims to engage, organize, and mobilize people to improve the health of their communities and reverse the childhood obesity epidemic.
Funding Cycle: Rolling deadlines
Amount: $20,000- $100,000
Contact: voicesforhealthykids@heart.org.
Organization: Walmart
Website: http://giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/
Purpose: Support health and wellness in communities
Funding Cycle:
- Grant applications for calendar year 2024 will be accepted on a quarterly basis. Deadlines for submissions are as follows:
- Quarter 1: Feb 1 – April 15
- Quarter 2: May 1 – July 15
- Quarter 3: August 1 – October 15
- Quarter 4: November 1 – December 31
- Applications may be submitted at any time during each quarter funding cycle. All applications will be reviewed before the next funding cycle.
Amount: $250- $5000
Eligibility: organizations with a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
SHADE STRUCTURE GRANTS
Website: https://www.aad.org/public/spot-skin-cancer/programs/shade-structure-program/eligibility-application
Purpose: Purchase of permanent shade structures designed to provide shade and UV ray protection for outdoor areas.
Funding cycle: Check website
Amount: $8,000
Eligibility: Schools, non-profits. Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to sun safety and skin cancer awareness by having a sun safety/skin cancer awareness program in place for at least one year prior to application.
Contact info:shadestructure@aad.org
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TREE GRANTS
Website: https://www.ftpf.org/apply
Purpose:
Funding cycle: Check website
Amount: 20-25 Trees
Eligibility: Nonprofits, schools, and government agencies.
Contact info:info@ftpf.org
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Website: https://californiareleaf.org/grants/
Purpose:
- 2024 California Arbor Week Grant Program Sponsored by Edison International – Applications Due December 8, 2023 at 12 p.m.
- 2024 Growing Green Communities Grant Program Sponsored by Pacific Gas & Electric Company – Applications Due December 8, 2023 at 12 p.m.
Funding cycle: Check website
Amount: varies
Eligibility: Nonprofits, schools, and government agencies.
Contact info:Contact Cindy Blain, Executive Director
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SCHOOL NUTRITION GRANTS
SCHOOL NUTRITION GRANTS
Organization: School Grants for Healthy Kids
Website: https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/nourished/
Purpose: Our NourishEd program is a comprehensive approach to nutrition education and food access
Funding Cycle: Ongoing
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Ongoing
Contact Info:ActionforHealthyKids.org
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Website: http://www.nokidhungry.org/solution/community-investments
Purpose: Providing students access to healthy and nutritious meals is the focus of No Kid Hungry Foundation grants. Currently, the foundation supports projects that increase access to summer meal programs, school breakfast, and after-school snacks and meals. Plus, advocacy efforts, including anti-hunger issues and needs and educating families about SNAP and the Women, Infants, and Children programs. Interested schools can submit letters of inquiry year-round.
Funding Cycle: Summer Programming
Amount: Average grants range from $5,000 to $10,000.
Eligibility: non-profits and Preference will be given to schools located within a 50-mile radius of a Jamba Juice store
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Website: https://voicesforhealthykids.org/campaign-resources/grants
Purpose: Voices for Healthy Kids funds coordinated state, local, and tribal public policy issue advocacy campaigns focused on access to healthy food and active living.
Funding Cycle: Ongoing
Amount: 50,000 – 250,000 for 18 months
Deadline: Ongoing
Contact Info:https://voicesforhealthykids.org/contact
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Website: http://bonniecabbageprogram.com/
Purpose: The 3rd Grade Cabbage Program promotes a love of gardening through growing cabbage plants. Kids may win a $1,000 scholarship from Bonnie Plants.
Funding Cycle: Annual ( close in September )
Amount: $1000
Eligibility: 3rd grade
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GARDEN GRANTS
Organization: USDA Farm to School Grants
Website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/farmtoschool/fy18-farm-school-grant
Purpose: The purpose of the USDA Farm to School Grant Program is to assist eligible entities in implementing farm to school programs that improve access to local foods in eligible schools. On an annual basis, USDA awards up to $5 million in competitive grants for training, supporting operations, planning, purchasing equipment, developing school gardens, developing partnerships, and implementing farm to school programs.
Funding Cycle:
Deadline: January 8, 2021
We will continue to keep you updated on the USDA Farm to School Grant Program through our E-letter and our website.
Amount: Planning awards range from $20,000 – $45,000; implementation and support service awards range from $65,000 – $100,000; training awards range from $15,000 – $50,000. Matching funds of 25% are required for all four grant types.
Contact Info: farmtoschool@fns.usda.gov
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Website: http://www.calfertilizer.org/Grant14.htm
Application Download: http://www.calfertilizer.org/CFF%20grant%20application%202023-24%20-%20First%20Time%20Applicant.pdf
Purpose: Supports school gardens
Funding cycle: Check website Funds grants twice a year
Due date: grant applications usually due in May
Funding Amount $1200- $1,500 (you may re-apply annually)
Eligibility:Non-profits and government agencies
Contact info: cffgrant@healthyplants.org. Kayla Gangl at (916) 574-9744.
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Website: http://coloradogardenfoundation.org/colorado-garden-foundation/grants
Purpose: Supports horticulture and horticultural related projects and those groups that are directly related. Education is emphasized. Areas of interest include horticultural-related research, education, therapy, and community improvement.
Funding cycle: Check website
Amount: Annual grants program: up to $25,000
Major grants program: $25,000-$150,000
Eligibility:Non-profits and government agencies
Contact info: Jim Fricke, jim@gardeningcolorado.com 303-932-8100
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Program/Grant: Garden Grant Program
Purpose: To Support a new or existing edible educational garden located at either a: K-12 School or 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves children in the K-12 grade range.
Funding cycle: Check Website
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Eligibility: K-12 Schools or Non-Profit Organizations in U.S./Canada
Contact info:www.wholekidsfoundation.org
Purpose:Farm to school efforts help teach children where their food comes from and how food fuels their bodies.
Funding cycle: Fall of Each Year
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Schools and youth educators; Community centers or organizations; Youth groups
Contact infohttps://www.fns.usda.gov/f2s/farm-school-grant-program:
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Purpose:”Growing Spaces is offering in-kind grants to registered non-profits, schools or veterans’ organizations that are actively providing fresh food to underserved and food-insecure communities.”
Funding cycle: Applications due June 30, 2024
Amount: $2,000 – $5000 for Growing Dome Greenhouses -one-time
Eligibility: Non-profits, Schools.
Contact info: https://growingspaces.com/gardening-grants/#school
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Purpose:”I Can Grow” is a national campaign from Burpee Home Gardens that supports and encourages the popular interest in home vegetable gardening among younger and novice gardeners.
Funding cycle: Check Website
Amount: $2,500 one time
Eligibility: Schools and youth educators; Community centers or organizations; Youth groups
Contact info:http://www.KidsGardening.org
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Website: http://www.thelunchbox.org/programs/grants/
Funding Cycle: Ongoing.
Amount: $2,500.
There is no deadline. Grants will be determined on an ongoing basis depending on available funding.
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Website: https://kidsgardening.org/grant-opportunities/youth-garden-grant-24/
Funding Cycle: Annual
Amount: $500 and a shipment of gardening supplies- $1900.
Deadline. Friday, December 15, 2023.
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What It Is: Supports the development of herb gardens in schools as a way to stimulate students’ interest in herb planting and gardening.
Award: $300
Deadline: To apply for a 2025 grant, visit the website in the summer of 2024 for more information.
Application Requirements: K-12 educators who are interested in creating or maintaining an herb garden with their students. The project should have a clear educational outcome related to the study of herbs. LINK APPLICATION
Website: https://paoniasoilco.com/nonprofit-program/
Funding Cycle: Fill out application
Amount: varies
Deadline. on going
Contant: rylee@paoniasoilco.com
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Organization: American Heart Association
***** Purpose: Teach children about gardening for school gardens.
Website: https://www.heart.org/en/professional/educator/teaching-gardens/teaching-gardens-grant
Teaching Gardens Networkwork Sign UP to be notified of grant availability: Teaching Gardens Network Sign Up
Funding Cycle: Annual
Deadline. Check website
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Website: https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/school-gardens-grant/
Sample Garden Grant application from 2023: https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/assets/documents/2023-Whole-Kids-Foundation-Garden-Grant-Application_FINAL.pdf
Funding Cycle: Opens Feb.1 and closes March 1 each year approximately check website
Amount: $3000
Deadline. March 1
Contant: grants@wholekidsfoundation.org
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OTHER
Organization: The Creative Coalition And WE
Website: https://community.wwe.com/diversity/programs/be-star
Purpose: Is Your Organization Taking A Stand Against Bullying? Would Additional Funding Help Take Your Efforts To Another Level?
Funding Cycle: Annual ( 11-01-2013) Check in fall of each year
Amount: $25,000.00
Questions? BeaSTARAlliance@wwecorp.com or Bhorvath@thecreativecoalition.org.
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Website:https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
Funding Cycle: Annual
Amount: % of Kroger sales based on Kroger Shoppers Cards linked to your non-profit organization and used throughout the year. Payout once a year. (sign up at local Kroger store)
Deadline. ongoing
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A listing of playground, garden, and shade structure grants.
| Author: | Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer |
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| Date: | February 10, 2022 |
