Tree Planting, Community Garden and Playground Grant Funding Available

The Colorado Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA) Foundation
Application deadline: March 30, 2012

CPRA is accepting applications for its 2012 tree planting and community garden grant programs. Grants of up to $500 are available and must be matched with local funding. All projects must be completed during 2012. Contact the CPRA office at 303.231.0943 or visit the CPRA website at www.cpra-web.org for an application form and detailed grant requirements. For more information contact Therese Thompson at thereset@cpra-web.org.



Let's Play Community Construction Grants
Application deadline: March 16, 2012

Dr Pepper Snapple & KaBOOM! are soliciting applications for $15,000 Let's Play Playground Construction Grants. The grants provide funding for new playground development and are available to municipalities, neighborhood associations, schools, day care centers, and non-profit organizations without a playground or with existing equipment that is unsafe for children. Grantees will be required plan their project, and share best practices and challenges through the KaBOOM! website. You can find more information about the program and application by visiting: www.kaboom.org/grants.