Raising funds for a brand-new playground or acquiring additional playground equipment can be a difficult task, in both effort and time. But worry not! PlayQuest is your ally, ensuring that funding constraints don’t hinder the realization of your new playground aspirations, be it in bustling cities like Edmonton, Calgary, or other vibrant communities. We collaborate closely with schools and communities across Alberta, guiding you through the fundraising process and assisting in grant applications tailored specifically for playground equipment. Meanwhile, we’ll handle the intricate details of playground design and pre-installation preparations.
Review our list below of playground grants available for schools and communities across Alberta.
Optimizing your playground fundraising efforts is crucial, and applying for grants can be a game-changer, allowing your dollars to stretch further and helping you achieve your funding goals! Many projects we have completed in Alberta cities, including Edmonton and Calgary, are eligible for grants.
We have experienced, professional grant writers available to make sure submissions include the right information, and deadlines are met. Let us navigate the grant landscape together, ensuring your playground project in Alberta receives the financial backing it deserves. If you are interested in our free grant writing assistance, give us a call at 1-855-980-8118 or email info@playquest.ca.
We have listed below playground grants to apply for in Alberta.
Alberta Recycling Management Authority – Community Development Funds (TRMA)
Up to $30,000 per applicant is available to Municipalities, Indigenous communities, schools, and registered non-profit organizations to help purchase recycled tire products for community projects such as playgrounds, spray park surfacing, ice rink arenas, walking trails, or pool decks.
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP)
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) funding provides financial assistance of up to $125,000 to acquire, build, purchase, repair, renovate, upgrade or expand sports, recreational, cultural or other related public-use community facilities. There is also a large funding stream of up to $1M for bigger more complex project like a large spray park or park development.
New School Grant for Playgrounds
The Alberta government now provides $250,000 for new schools that need a playground. Eligible schools being built on a new site without an existing playground will qualify.
Neighbourhood Park Development Program (NPDP)
The City of Edmonton Neighbourhood Park Development Program (NPDP) provides funding to support improvements to parks at the neighbourhood level.
Community play space grants help individuals and organizations improve their neighbourhoods. These grants can range from $5,000 to $20,000 and act as a small source of assistance to supplement funds from other sources.
Blue Cross Healthy Community Grant Program
Alberta Blue Cross awards four $50,000 grants each year to support community amenities and facilities that promote active living. Examples of projects that support active living could include construction or replacement of children’s playgrounds, outdoor adult gyms, cycling paths, and recreational facility improvements.
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) funds initiatives that enhance and enrich communities throughout Alberta by providing grants of $25,000 to $250,000 for qualifying projects.
The Building Communities Grant can be used for the development of new or improved community-led park or playground projects.
There are other grants available and new grant continually come out. Contact us for a current and complete list or to access our free with grant writing service.
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Contact us if you are just starting your project. We provide grant writing services, educational presentations, preliminary designs, project budget estimates and site evaluations that will make the planning and fundraising process much easier.
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