North Dakota Parks and Recreation
North Dakota Parks and Recreation launches streamlined online process for tree and bench donations
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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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North Dakota Parks and Recreation
Sky Chief Park trail bridge linkage project awarded 2026 Tom Petri Recreational Trails Program Annual Achievement Award
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Dakota Boys And Girls Ranch Foundation
Dakota Boys And Girls Ranch Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P110). Located in Minot, ND. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Dakota Boys And Girls Ranch
Dakota Boys And Girls Ranch — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P72Z). Located in Minot, ND. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Minot Park Foundation
Minot Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Minot, ND. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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North Dakota Parks and Recreation
Crow Flies High State Recreation Area
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North Dakota Parks and Recreation
Little Metigoshe State Recreation Area
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North Dakota Youth Outdoor Recreation Foundation
North Dakota Youth Outdoor Recreation Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N12). Located in Bismarck, ND. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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After School Latch Key Program Inc
After School Latch Key Program Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P33I). Located in Valley City, ND. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Fargo Park District Foundation
Fargo Park District Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N11). Located in Fargo, ND. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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North Dakota Parks and Recreation
Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area
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Carrington Youth Sports
Carrington Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N63). Located in Carrington, ND. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Frequently asked questions about North Dakota playground grants
Who can apply for playground grants in North Dakota?
Most North Dakota 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 Dakota playground grant?
North Dakota 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 Dakota). 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 Dakota 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.