Playground Grants in Washington
Active grant programs that fund playgrounds, parks, and recreation projects in Washington. We re-check the source portal weekly so the list stays current. Source: Washington Recreation and Conservation Office.
Chewelah Recreation Club
Chewelah Recreation Club — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N70). Located in Chewelah, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
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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Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB)
RCO-administered grants for salmon habitat protection and restoration projects statewide.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/salmon-recovery-funding-board-grants/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA)
RCO grants for waterfront access, environmental restoration, and aquatic education on state-owned aquatic lands.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/aquatic-lands-enhancement-account-alea/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) — Washington
Federal LWCF pass-through administered by RCO. 50% match required.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/land-and-water-conservation-fund-lwcf/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) — Washington
FHWA pass-through administered by RCO for motorized and non-motorized trails.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/recreational-trails-program-rtp/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Boating Facilities Program (BFP)
Grants for launch ramps, transient moorage, and boating support facilities on state waters.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/boating-facilities-program-bfp/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) Program
Acquisition, development, and renovation of athletic facilities for youth and community use.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/youth-athletic-facilities-yaf/
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program (WWRP)
RCO's flagship competitive grant funding for park, trail, habitat, and farmland projects.
Program details: https://rco.wa.gov/grant/washington-wildlife-and-recreation-program-wwrp/
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente — Community Health Grants
Grants in Kaiser service areas supporting healthy environments including parks, playgrounds, and active-living infrastructure.
Award: $25,000–$500,000
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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southwest Washington
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southwest Washington — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O23). Located in Vancouver, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Whatcom Co
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Whatcom Co — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O210). Located in Bellingham, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Washington State Boys & Girls Clubs Association
Washington State Boys & Girls Clubs Association — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O21). Located in Olympia, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
After School Tutorial
After School Tutorial — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE B11). Located in Lacey, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Committee For Children
Committee For Children — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE I720). Located in Seattle, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Sua Sponte Youth Sports Club
Sua Sponte Youth Sports Club — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N68). Located in Dupont, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Bellevue Boys & Girls Club
Bellevue Boys & Girls Club — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE ?). Located in Bellevue, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Selkirk Youth Sports
Selkirk Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE P30). Located in Ione, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Youth Athletic Recreational Development
Youth Athletic Recreational Development — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE O20). Located in Pullman, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Olympia Capitol Park Foundation
Olympia Capitol Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE C50). Located in Olympia, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
West Central Park Foundation
West Central Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE S31). Located in Olympia, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Riverside State Park Foundation
Riverside State Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N11). Located in Nine Mile Fls, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Mukilteo Youth Sports
Mukilteo Youth Sports — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N40). Located in Everett, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
Deception Pass Park Foundation
Deception Pass Park Foundation — Foundation Grant Opportunity
Foundation surfaced via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer NTEE-classification sweep (NTEE N32). Located in Oak Harbor, WA. Auto-promoted: organization name matches playground/parks/youth/recreation keywords.
27 more grants available — use the matcher to filter by your project type and budget.
Frequently asked questions about Washington playground grants
Who can apply for playground grants in Washington?
Most Washington 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 Washington playground grant?
Washington 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 Washington). 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 Washington 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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