The MetroParks of Butler County is excited to announce that applications are now open for its 2025 Community Grant Program.
Donor Name: MetroParks of Butler County
State: Ohio
County: Butler County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Funding for this Community Grant Program is provided by MetroParks of Butler County to provide assistance to local political subdivision and 501c3 organizations within Butler County to increase county residents’ access to parks and outdoor recreational opportunities.
The goal of this grant program is to enhance public outdoor recreation opportunities within Butler County. The grants will be awarded based on submission within program requirements, safety issues, cost and community benefit.
Funding Information
Five individual grants up to $5,000 each will be awarded in FY2025.
Grant Period
Projects must be completed within 12 months after the award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant Eligibility
- Political subdivisions and 501c3 organizations within Butler County are eligible to apply for funding, provided the agency is responsible for public outdoor park and recreation facilities and are in Butler County
- Project Eligibility
- The area for which grant funding is intended must be owned by or under a long-term lease to the entity applying for the grant. Grant awards are for permanent improvements to outdoor recreation facilities and are not to be utilized for operational or administrative costs
- If you are applying for playground equipment, the equipment must be certified by the International Playground Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
- Grant applications will be reviewed by a grant panel made up of Park and Recreation professionals from other counties. This grant panel will make funding recommendations; MetroParks of Butler County will make a final determination on funding allocations.
For more information, visit MetroParks of Butler County.
