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
mParks Foundation “Play is Essential for All” equipment grant is intended to help mParks partners provide recreational opportunities for everyone in their community.
Award Specifications: Total of $20,000 available for 2023 project funding
Timeline:
Grant monies 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.)
Funding for the 2023 Play is Essential for All Grant is made possible in part, by MI Big Green Gym.
MI Big Green Gym is a partnership between mParks, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Applications for 2024 will be accepted in the fall of 2023.
Award Specifications: Total of $20,000 available for 2023 project funding
Timeline:
- Applications due December 30, 2022
- Awardees notified the week of February 20, 2023
- Awards will be presented and awarded during the 2023 mParks Conference & Trade Show
- Project must be completed by November 2023
- mParks member in good standing.
- Submit completed grant application by December 30, 2022
- Applicants have the option to submit an essay or video response to questions on the next page.
- No financial match required.
- Funds must be used by November 30, 2023
- Must provide recognition of mParks Foundation financial support
- Must provide photo of equipment at the location.
- Maximum grant amount available is up to $5,000 per agency
Grant monies 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.)
Funding for the 2023 Play is Essential for All Grant is made possible in part, by MI Big Green Gym.
MI Big Green Gym is a partnership between mParks, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Applications for 2024 will be accepted in the fall of 2023.