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Playground Grants in Ohio

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

Transportation Research Center Inc
Transportation Research Center Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE W050). Located in East Liberty, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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National Youth Advocate Program
National Youth Advocate Program — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P020). Located in Columbus, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Boys And Girls Clubs Of Cleveland
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Cleveland — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O23Z). Located in Cleveland, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Lucky Youth Sports
Lucky Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N65). Located in Middletown, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Arrow Youth Park Foundation
Arrow Youth Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Camden, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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V Kids Playground
V Kids Playground — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O50). Located in Solon, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Playground Community
Playground Community — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P20). Located in Akron, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Fairless Youth Sports
Fairless Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N99). Located in Navarre, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Park Foundation
Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE ?). Located in Columbus, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Prolific Youth Sports
Prolific Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N60). Located in Lorain, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Shadyside Youth Sports
Shadyside Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N60). Located in Shadyside, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Somali Youth Sports
Somali Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O20). Located in Columbus, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Mount Orab Community Playground Fund Inc
Mount Orab Community Playground Fund Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P20). Located in Mount Orab, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Heart Hub Adaptive Playground
Heart Hub Adaptive Playground — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B99). Located in Willowick, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Wadsworth Community Playground Inc
Wadsworth Community Playground Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N31). Located in Wadsworth, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Harlem Community Playground
Harlem Community Playground — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Johnstown, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Youth Recreation Club Of Xenia
Youth Recreation Club Of Xenia — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N63). Located in Xenia, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Childrens Home Of Cincinnati Ohio Inc
Childrens Home Of Cincinnati Ohio Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P700). Located in Cincinnati, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Columbus Inc
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Columbus Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O23Z). Located in Columbus, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Hilltop Youth Sports
Hilltop Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N60). Located in Cincinnati, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Heath Youth Sports
Heath Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N40). Located in Heath, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Beechwood Playground Inc
Beechwood Playground Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Alliance, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Bucyrus After School Enrichment
Bucyrus After School Enrichment — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P33). Located in Bucyrus, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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After School Special Inc
After School Special Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B80). Located in Miamisburg, OH. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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61 more grants available — use the matcher to filter by your project type and budget.

Frequently asked questions about Ohio playground grants

Who can apply for playground grants in Ohio?

Most Ohio 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 Ohio playground grant?

Ohio 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 Ohio). 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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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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