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Playground Grants in Ohio

Active grant programs that fund playgrounds, parks, and recreation projects in Ohio. We re-check the source portal weekly so the list stays current. Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Marine Patrol Assistance Program
ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft grant supporting local marine patrol units protecting Ohio's recreational waterways.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) — Ohio
Federal Highway Administration funds passed through ODNR for motorized and non-motorized trail projects. 80% reimbursement; 20% local match.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) — Ohio
Federal LWCF passthrough administered by ODNR. Funds outdoor recreation acquisition and development for state and local agencies; 50% match required.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Clean Ohio Trails Fund (COTF)
Funds construction of multi-use recreational trails (hiking, biking, equestrian) on public land. Up to 75% reimbursement; minimum 25% local match.
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources
NatureWorks Grant Program
ODNR grant for acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of public outdoor recreation areas. Up to 75% reimbursement; 25% local match required.
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Lighthouse Youth Services Inc
Lighthouse Youth Services Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P300). Located in Cincinnati, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Ottoville Park Playground Equipment Fund
Ottoville Park Playground Equipment Fund — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Ottoville, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Fairland East Playground Fund
Fairland East Playground Fund — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B12). Located in Proctorville, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Transportation Research Center Inc
Transportation Research Center Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE W050). Located in East Liberty, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Foundation Park Conservancy
Foundation Park Conservancy — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Mount Vernon, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Wadsworth Community Playground Inc
Wadsworth Community Playground Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N31). Located in Wadsworth, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Playground Community
Playground Community — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P20). Located in Akron, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Miami Valley Child Development Centers Inc
Miami Valley Child Development Centers Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P330). Located in Dayton, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Proctorville Playground Group
Proctorville Playground Group — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE A11). Located in Proctorville, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Youth Euphoria Recreation Place
Youth Euphoria Recreation Place — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B21). Located in Cleveland, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Duke Energy Foundation
Duke Energy Foundation — Community Impact Grants
Grants in Duke Energy operating states for community vitality including parks, playgrounds, and youth-recreation infrastructure.
Award: $5,000–$100,000
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Boys And Girls Clubs Of Cleveland
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Cleveland — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O23Z). Located in Cleveland, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Columbiana Project Playground Inc
Columbiana Project Playground Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Columbiana, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Boys & Girls Club Of Dayton Inc
Boys & Girls Club Of Dayton Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE ?). Located in Dayton, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Harlem Community Playground
Harlem Community Playground — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Johnstown, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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After School All Stars Ohio
After School All Stars Ohio — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O20). Located in Columbus, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Menorah Park Center For Senior Living
Menorah Park Center For Senior Living — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P750). Located in Beachwood, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Menorah Park Foundation
Menorah Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE E11). Located in Beachwood, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Fairless Youth Sports
Fairless Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N99). Located in Navarre, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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61 more grants available — use the matcher to filter by your project type and budget.

Frequently asked questions about Ohio playground grants

Who can apply for playground grants in Ohio?

Most Ohio grants are open to public agencies (school districts, parks departments, municipalities), 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and tribal entities. A handful are restricted to specific county types or census-designated places. Each grant card above lists eligibility — the matcher narrows the list to programs your specific organization type qualifies for.

How much can I get from a Ohio playground grant?

Ohio programs typically award between $10,000 and $250,000, with a few capital programs going higher. Most require a 1:1 local match, though some allow in-kind contributions to count. Click into any grant above to see its specific award range and match requirements.

What's the difference between state and federal playground grants?

State grants like the ones above tend to have shorter application windows, smaller award ranges, and stricter geographic eligibility (you must be in Ohio). Federal grants — Land & Water Conservation Fund, CDBG, etc. — award more but have longer review cycles and more competitive applicant pools. We surface both in the grant matcher.

Do you help with the Ohio grant application?

Yes. When you're applying for a grant that includes our equipment, we provide a Grant-Ready Documentation Package free of charge: formatted equipment quote, ADA compliance notes, site layout sketch, and a validity letter on our letterhead that grant reviewers expect. Submit a quote request to start.

Already applying for a Ohio grant?

We'll send you a free Grant-Ready Documentation Package — formatted quote, ADA compliance notes, site layout sketch, and validity letter — within 48 hours. Reviewers expect to see these.

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