Playground grants in Missouri
Last updated
8 Missouri programs from the state, counties, cities and foundations, plus 5 national programs open here. Each one links to its own page with the full details and the date we checked it.
- Programs
- 13
- Accepting now
- 12
- Strong fit for playgrounds
- 5
- Checked
- Weekly
All programs open in Missouri
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Regional Everyone Outdoors Grant ProgramCommunity Foundation of the OzarksCFO service areaUp to $10,000.Open, due Nov 12, 2026Possible fit
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MissouriAward amount not stated on this page.Open, due Nov 13, 2026Strong fit
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Greater Kansas CityAward amount not stated.Open, due Dec 1, 2026Yearly cycleStrong fit
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NationalUp to $8,000, materials and installationOpen, due Dec 18, 2026Strong fit
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Walmart stores Spark Good Local GrantsWalmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centersNational$250 to $5,000Open, due Dec 31, 2026Yearly cyclePossible fit
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Eastern Jackson County, suburban Jackson County, and Cass County, MissouriTypical award $5,000 to $7,000, maximum $10,000.Open, due Mar 22, 2027Possible fit
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Missouri urban areas of 25,000 or moreRequests from $300,000 up to $15 million.Open, due Jun 30, 2027Strong fit
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Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant ProgramUSDA Rural DevelopmentNationalGrant covers 15% to 75% of project cost, depending on town size and income. No dollar maximum published.RollingPossible fit
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NationalUp to 50% of project costs.Accepting applications, no posted deadlineStrong fit
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant ProgramU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)NationalSet by each city, county or state.Accepting applications, no posted deadlinePossible fit
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Mountain Grove Area Affiliate Grantmaking ProgramMountain Grove Area Community FoundationMountain Grove areaUp to $2,000.Open, due Nov 23, 2026Possible fitLow confidence
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Evergy service areaNot publishedAccepting applications, no posted deadlinePossible fitLow confidence
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Houston, MissouriUp to $1,500.ClosedPossible fitLow confidence
We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
Missouri questions
What does Missouri's Land and Water Conservation Fund pay for?
Missouri State Parks runs the Land and Water Conservation Fund for cities, counties and public school districts. It pays for buying, developing and renovating public outdoor recreation sites, which can include a playground in a public park or on public school grounds.
Applicants must provide a 50% match. The funded site must remain in public outdoor recreation use forever, so the land should be property the city, county or district intends to keep as a recreation area permanently. Applications go in as mailed packets with a postmark deadline. See our playgrounds for parks.
Are there playground grants for Missouri cities and park departments?
Yes. Besides the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Missouri State Parks runs the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program for local governments in urban areas of 25,000 people or more. It funds new outdoor recreation spaces and reinvigorated parks, takes requests from $300,000 up to $15 million, requires a match, accepts applications once a year and is selected through a national competition.
In Greater Kansas City, Variety KC's Ten Parks Project funds large, destination-level inclusive playgrounds built on Universal Design principles. Municipalities, public park systems and projects on public land can apply, starting with a letter of interest, and only ten projects will be selected. See our playgrounds for parks.
Can a daycare or child care center in rural Missouri get help paying for a playground?
Possibly. The USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program funds equipment and improvements for essential community facilities, including child care centers, in rural areas of 20,000 people or fewer. Public bodies, community-based nonprofits and tribes can apply year round. The grant covers 15% to 75% of the project cost depending on town size and income, with up to 75% in low-income towns of 5,000 or fewer. Low-interest loans can cover the rest, and applicants must show they cannot finance the project from their own resources or commercial credit.
For shade, the American Academy of Dermatology Shade Structure Grant gives nonprofits serving children up to $8,000 for a permanent shade structure and installation. The program runs once a year and requires a sun safety program that has been running for at least one year. See our playgrounds for daycares.