Playground Grants in North Carolina
Active grant programs that fund playgrounds, parks, and recreation projects in North Carolina. We re-check the source portal weekly so the list stays current. Source: North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation.
Childrens Home Society Of North Carolina Inc
Childrens Home Society Of North Carolina Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P300). Located in Greensboro, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Alexander Youth Network
Alexander Youth Network — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P30). Located in Charlotte, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Mountaineer Youth Sports
Mountaineer Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N65). Located in Waynesville, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Ymca Of Greater Charlotte
Ymca Of Greater Charlotte — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P270). Located in Charlotte, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Boys & Girls Club Of Rutherford
Boys & Girls Club Of Rutherford — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O23). Located in Forest City, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Playground Stage Childrens Theatre
Playground Stage Childrens Theatre — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE ?). Located in Weaverville, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation — Healthy Communities
NC-only health-equity grants to community-based nonprofits and public agencies. Built-environment investments in parks, playgrounds, schoolyard greening, and active-transportation infrastructure are recurring funded cate…
Award: $25,000–$250,000
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Southeast After School Tutoring Program
Southeast After School Tutoring Program — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Raleigh, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Pool After School Inc
Pool After School Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N99). Located in Elm City, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Publix Super Markets Charities
Publix Super Markets Charities — Community Grants
Grants in Publix operating states supporting youth, education, and community well-being. Eligible projects include playgrounds and recreation centers.
Award: $5,000–$100,000
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Bcr After School&Summer Camp Program
Bcr After School&Summer Camp Program — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE X20). Located in Monroe, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Helene Recovery Fund for PARTF
The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 (SL 2025-26, House Bill 1012) was ratified on June 27, 2025, allocating $4,158,875 to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for eligible uses in the affected area for local governments. Pe…
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
PARTF Grant
Funded through the North Carolina General Assembly, the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund awards matching grants to local governments for parks, public beach access, and improvement in state parks.
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
LWCF Federal Grant
The Division assists in managing North Carolina's allocation of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, a nationwide Department of the Interior program permanently funded through royalties from offshore oil and nat…
After School Program Inc
After School Program Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B99). Located in Mill Spring, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Complete the Trails Program
The Complete the Trails Program provides funding for the planning, construction, promotion, and maintenance of North Carolina state trails. For more information, please visit the North Carolina Trails website.
Creative Kids After School Enrichment
Creative Kids After School Enrichment — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Kannapolis, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Hickory Playground Inc
Hickory Playground Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE A65). Located in Hickory, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
2025-2030 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
For states to be eligible for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, or SCORP, must be updated every 5 years. The 2025-2030 SCORP is called "Shaping Outdoor Recreation fr…
Brigade Boys & Girls Club Inc
Brigade Boys & Girls Club Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O21Z). Located in Wilmington, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Kiwanis Boys And Girls
Kiwanis Boys And Girls — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE ?). Located in High Point, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
National Association Of Pract For After School Services
National Association Of Pract For After School Services — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B92). Located in Raleigh, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Central Charlotte After School Program
Central Charlotte After School Program — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B90). Located in Monroe, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Explorers After School Program Incorporated
Explorers After School Program Incorporated — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B90). Located in Lawndale, NC. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
42 more grants available — use the matcher to filter by your project type and budget.
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina playground grants
Who can apply for playground grants in North Carolina?
Most North Carolina 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 North Carolina playground grant?
North Carolina 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 North Carolina). 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 North Carolina 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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