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Playground Grants in Utah

Active grant programs that fund playgrounds, parks, and recreation projects in Utah. We re-check the source portal weekly so the list stays current. Source: Utah Division of State Parks.

Park City Education Foundation
Park City Education Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B30J). Located in Park City, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Park City Community Foundation
Park City Community Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE T30). Located in Park City, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Utah Division of State Parks
Utah OHV Program Grants
Utah Division of State Parks grants for OHV trail construction, maintenance, and law enforcement support. Program details: https://stateparks.utah.gov/resources/grants/ohv-grants/
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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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Joetes Playground
Joetes Playground — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE Q33). Located in Midway, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Jaks Playground
Jaks Playground — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P20). Located in Layton, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Long Valley Youth Recreation
Long Valley Youth Recreation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N60). Located in Orderville, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Empower Playgrounds Inc
Empower Playgrounds Inc — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE Q30). Located in Pleasant Grv, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Youth Recreation Initiative
Youth Recreation Initiative — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P30). Located in Layton, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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In-N-Out Burger Foundation
In-N-Out Burger Foundation — Children's Programs
Grants for organizations preventing child abuse and supporting at-risk youth. Includes therapeutic playground and youth-recreation programming.
Award: $5,000–$50,000
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Epic After School
Epic After School — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O20). Located in Holladay, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Bountiful Veterans Park Foundation
Bountiful Veterans Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE C99). Located in Bountiful, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Utah Athletic Foundation
Utah Athletic Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N680). Located in Park City, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Utah Division of State Parks
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) — Utah
Federal LWCF pass-through administered by Utah Division of State Parks. 50% match.
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Utah Division of State Parks
Utah Outdoor Recreation Grants (UORG)
State funding for outdoor recreation infrastructure including trails, restrooms, and trailheads.
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Utah Division of State Parks
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) — Utah
FHWA pass-through for trail construction, maintenance, and education.
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Dreamscape Playgrounds And Possibil Ities
Dreamscape Playgrounds And Possibil Ities — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE Q30). Located in Circleville, UT. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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Frequently asked questions about Utah playground grants

Who can apply for playground grants in Utah?

Most Utah 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 Utah playground grant?

Utah 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 Utah). 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 Utah 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 Utah 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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