Opens Mon, Feb 1, 2027Possible fit

Middletown Community Foundation Grants

Middletown Community Foundation Community foundation

Checked Nov 2, 2026 on mcfoundation.org

Award: Award amounts are not stated.
Next date: Opens Mon, Feb 1, 2027
Who can apply: Nonprofits
Where: Franklin, Madison Township, Middletown, Monroe, and Trenton, Ohio

The Middletown Community Foundation gives grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Franklin, Madison Township, Middletown, Monroe and Trenton, Ohio. Its Cycle 1 focuses on arts, recreation and youth-serving programs and projects, which is the best match for a playground or recreation project.

Could a playground win this?

Possible fit Medium confidence

Playgrounds are not named, but Cycle 1 funds recreation and youth-serving projects, so a nonprofit playground project could fit that cycle. The page does not say whether equipment or construction costs are covered, so ask staff before applying.

Cycle 1 supports organizations that enrich community life through the arts, recreation, and youth-led initiatives.

Arts & RecreationEvent SponsorshipsYouth Serving Programs & Projects

Based on the funder's words, from mcfoundation.org (opens in a new tab). This is our read, not the funder's.

How to apply

Confirm your nonprofit is a 501(c)(3) in good standing and serves the five-community area.
Contact MCF staff to ask whether your playground or recreation project fits Cycle 1.
Apply through the Grant Portal during the Cycle 1 window, Feb 1 to March 1.
Submit by 5:00 PM on the close date, because late applications are not accepted.

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All the details

Match: None listed
Opens: Mon, Feb 1, 2027
Deadline: Mon, Mar 1, 2027 at 5:00 PM
Schedule: Yearly cycle. The funder posts these dates without a year; these are the next ones on its yearly schedule.
Cycle: Three annual cycles. Cycle 1 (arts, recreation, youth) runs Feb 1 to March 1, with applications due by 5:00 PM. The page does not give a year, so confirm dates for the next round.
Who can apply, in full: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents of Franklin, Madison Township, Middletown, Monroe, or Trenton, Ohio.
What it funds: Three annual cycles: Cycle 1 covers arts, recreation, event sponsorships and youth-serving programs and projects. Cycle 2 covers education and economic development. Cycle 3 covers human need.
Area: Limited to nonprofits serving residents of Franklin, Madison Township, Middletown, Monroe or Trenton, Ohio.
Contact: Use the Contact Us link on the Middletown Community Foundation grants page.
Funder: Middletown Community Foundation (Community foundation)
Source we checked: https://mcfoundation.org/grants (opens in a new tab)
Date last checked: Mon, Nov 2, 2026

We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.