Playground Grants in Washington
Active grant programs that fund playgrounds, parks, and recreation projects in Washington. We re-check the source portal weekly so the list stays current. Source: Washington Recreation and Conservation Office.
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB)
RCO-administered grants for salmon habitat protection and restoration projects statewide.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/salmon-recovery-funding-board-grants/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA)
RCO grants for waterfront access, environmental restoration, and aquatic education on state-owned aquatic lands.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/aquatic-lands-enhancement-account-alea/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) — Washington
Federal LWCF pass-through administered by RCO. 50% match required.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/land-and-water-conservation-fund-lwcf/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) — Washington
FHWA pass-through administered by RCO for motorized and non-motorized trails.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/recreational-trails-program-rtp/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Boating Facilities Program (BFP)
Grants for launch ramps, transient moorage, and boating support facilities on state waters.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/boating-facilities-program-bfp/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) Program
Acquisition, development, and renovation of athletic facilities for youth and community use.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/youth-athletic-facilities-yaf/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program (WWRP)
RCO's flagship competitive grant funding for park, trail, habitat, and farmland projects.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/washington-wildlife-and-recreation-program-wwrp/
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente — Community Health Grants
Grants in Kaiser service areas supporting healthy environments including parks, playgrounds, and active-living infrastructure.
Award: $25,000–$500,000
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Washington State Boys & Girls Clubs Association
Washington State Boys & Girls Clubs Association — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O21). Located in Olympia, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Amped After School Community
Amped After School Community — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O20). Located in Vancouver, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Thompson Place Playground Asso
Thompson Place Playground Asso — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Olympia, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Winlock Youth Sports
Winlock Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N60). Located in Winlock, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Childrens Home Society Of Washington
Childrens Home Society Of Washington — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P400). Located in Seattle, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Christ Cares For Kids Foundation
Christ Cares For Kids Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE T22). Located in Issaquah, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Dream Playground Foundation
Dream Playground Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N31). Located in Port Angeles, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
BNSF Railway Foundation
BNSF Railway Foundation — Civic Services Grants
Grants to 501(c)(3)s and public agencies in BNSF's 28-state operating footprint. Civic Services category funds community parks, playgrounds, and outdoor recreation.
Award: $1,000–$25,000
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Riverside State Park Foundation
Riverside State Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N11). Located in Nine Mile Fls, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southwest Washington
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southwest Washington — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O23). Located in Vancouver, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Whatcom Co
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Whatcom Co — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O210). Located in Bellingham, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Boys & Girls Club Of Spokane County
Boys & Girls Club Of Spokane County — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O23). Located in Spokane, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Blaine Youth Sports
Blaine Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N65). Located in Blaine, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
C & C Kids After School Enrichment Program
C & C Kids After School Enrichment Program — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B99). Located in Port Angeles, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Bellevue Boys & Girls Club
Bellevue Boys & Girls Club — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE ?). Located in Bellevue, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Kids Club After School Program
Kids Club After School Program — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B90). Located in Seattle, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
26 more grants available — use the matcher to filter by your project type and budget.
Frequently asked questions about Washington playground grants
Who can apply for playground grants in Washington?
Most Washington 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 Washington playground grant?
Washington 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 Washington). 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 Washington 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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