Access for All
The mParks Foundation is dedicated to providing increased access to recreation and the outdoors for people of all ages and abilities through funding for adaptive equipment and innovative projects.
Play is Essential for All Grant
The mParks Foundation Play is Essential for All Grant (for equipment) is designed to support mParks partners in providing recreational opportunities for everyone in their community.
Award Specifications
Timeline
Applicant Specifications
Equipment Specifications
Grant money must be used for new equipment that will assist your community in providing recreational
opportunities for individuals of all abilities. Examples include (but not limited to) accessible equipment for
swings, communication boards, kayaking, beach mats, bikes, picnic tables, etc.)
How to Apply
To apply, please answer the following questions and submit answers with the form below. Applications will be considered based on community need, mParks support and involvement in mParks Foundation events (such as the golf outing and other fundraisers).
Award Specifications
Timeline
- Applications due December 19, 2025
- Awardees notified the week of February 16, 2026
- Awards will be presented and awarded during the Annual Conference
- Project completion date by December 2026
Applicant Specifications
- mParks member in good standing.
- Submit completed grant application by December 19, 2025
- Financial matches are not required
- Recognition of mParks Foundation financial support (if grant is awarded)
- Photo of equipment installed at location
- The maximum grant amount available is up to $5,000 per agency
Equipment Specifications
Grant money must be used for new equipment that will assist your community in providing recreational
opportunities for individuals of all abilities. Examples include (but not limited to) accessible equipment for
swings, communication boards, kayaking, beach mats, bikes, picnic tables, etc.)
How to Apply
To apply, please answer the following questions and submit answers with the form below. Applications will be considered based on community need, mParks support and involvement in mParks Foundation events (such as the golf outing and other fundraisers).
- What type of equipment will be purchased with the grand funds? Include a photo or rendering of the equipment and its cost to purchase.
- Details of the park or facility where equipment will be used. Include location, size & map if possible.
- Who is the target audience for this equipment?
- How will grant money help your agency provide recreational opportunities to all? Specifically describe how this equipment will help you achieve Inclusion initiatives.
- Is this part of a larger project? If so, please describe the project and how this piece of equipment will enhance the project.
- Include a detailed project completion timeline.
- How will your agency recognize the mParks Foundation if the grant is awarded?
