Playground Grants in Texas
Active grant programs that fund playgrounds, parks, and recreation projects in Texas. We re-check the source portal weekly so the list stays current. Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
Generation Park Foundation
Generation Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE T31). Located in Houston, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grants
Assists in the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle recreation areas.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Target Range Grants
Target Range Grants provide funding for the development or enhancement of shooting ranges for public use.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Boat Sewage Pumpout Grants
This program offers funding for the installation of boat sewage pumpout facilities to protect water quality.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG)
BIG funds the construction and renovation of boating infrastructure to improve access for recreational boaters.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Boating Access Grants
These grants provide funding for improving and maintaining access points for boating activities on Texas waterways.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grants
OHV Grants are designed to fund the development and enhancement of off-highway vehicle trails and recreational areas.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Recreational Trails Grants
This grant program supports the development and maintenance of recreational trails across Texas, enhancing outdoor recreation experiences.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP)
The CO-OP program offers grants to projects that provide outdoor recreational activities to underserved communities, promoting access to nature.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Local Park Grants (Outdoor, Indoor, and Small Community)
Local Park Grants provide funding for the development and improvement of parks in communities of all sizes, enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities.
Childrens Advocacy Centers Of Texas Inc
Childrens Advocacy Centers Of Texas Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE I72). Located in Austin, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Buckner Children And Family Services Inc
Buckner Children And Family Services Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P70). Located in Dallas, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Stinnett Youth Sports
Stinnett Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N60). Located in Stinnett, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Houston Parks Board
Houston Parks Board — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE T30). Located in Houston, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Stratford Youth Sports
Stratford Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N63). Located in Stratford, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Coppell Kid Country Playground Association
Coppell Kid Country Playground Association — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Coppell, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Arlington Sunrise Creative Playground Foundation
Arlington Sunrise Creative Playground Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Arlington, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Sweet Playgrounds Incorporated
Sweet Playgrounds Incorporated — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Humble, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Sunny Glen Childrens Home
Sunny Glen Childrens Home — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P70Z). Located in San Benito, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Inspiration Park Foundation
Inspiration Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE A99). Located in Georgetown, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Friends Of Legacy Play Village Comm Playground Corp
Friends Of Legacy Play Village Comm Playground Corp — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N113). Located in Lubbock, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Paradise Youth And Recreation Association
Paradise Youth And Recreation Association — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Paradise, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Club Fort Davis After School Program Inc
Club Fort Davis After School Program Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P20). Located in Fort Davis, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Mi3 Youth Sports
Mi3 Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N99). Located in Houston, TX. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Frequently asked questions about Texas playground grants
Who can apply for playground grants in Texas?
Most Texas 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 Texas playground grant?
Texas 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 Texas). 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 Texas 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.
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