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Playground Grants in Michigan

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

Lutheran Child & Family Service Of Michigan
Lutheran Child & Family Service Of Michigan — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P200). Located in Saginaw, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southeastern Michigan
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southeastern Michigan — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O23). Located in Detroit, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Park Theatre Foundation
Park Theatre Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE A61). Located in Holland, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Grosse Pointe Park Foundation
Grosse Pointe Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE T31Z). Located in Grosse Pt Pk, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Dte Beacon Park Foundation
Dte Beacon Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Detroit, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Lakeview Youth Recreation League Inc
Lakeview Youth Recreation League Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N60). Located in Lakeview, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Bronson Youth Recreation Association Inc
Bronson Youth Recreation Association Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N70). Located in Bronson, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Foundation Of Redemption Phoenix Playground
Foundation Of Redemption Phoenix Playground — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Detroit, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) — Michigan
FHWA pass-through for motorized and non-motorized trail projects. 80% reimbursement. Program details: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/grants/rtp
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White Lake Wolves Youth Recreational Football And Cheer
White Lake Wolves Youth Recreational Football And Cheer — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in White Lake, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Brandons Playground Project
Brandons Playground Project — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE T12). Located in St Clr Shores, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Recreation Passport Grant Program
Renovation grants for local public recreation facilities. Funded by Recreation Passport sales; up to $150,000. Program details: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/grants/recreation-passport-grants
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Titans Youth Sports Co
Titans Youth Sports Co — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N11). Located in Jackson, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation — Cities Program
Grants for public spaces, civic engagement and informed-and-engaged communities in 26 Knight resident cities. Funds park placemaking and play infrastructure.
Award: $25,000–$500,000
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Boys & Girls Club Of Lenawee
Boys & Girls Club Of Lenawee — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O23). Located in Adrian, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Recreation Improvement Fund (RIF) Grants
Michigan DNR grants funded by motor fuel tax for snowmobile, ORV, and other motorized recreation trail projects. Program details: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/grants/rif
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Georgetown After School Plus Inc
Georgetown After School Plus Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B22Z). Located in Hudsonville, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Grosse Ile Youth Recreation Association
Grosse Ile Youth Recreation Association — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Grosse Ile, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Attic After School
Attic After School — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P30). Located in Wyoming, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Patriot Youth Sports
Patriot Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Britton, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Wayland Youth Sports
Wayland Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N60). Located in Wayland, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Precision Youth Sports
Precision Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N63). Located in Canton, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Tafl Youth Sports
Tafl Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Chesterfield, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Sanford Youth Sports
Sanford Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Sanford, MI. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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20 more grants available — use the matcher to filter by your project type and budget.

Frequently asked questions about Michigan playground grants

Who can apply for playground grants in Michigan?

Most Michigan 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 Michigan playground grant?

Michigan 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 Michigan). 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 Michigan 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 Michigan 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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