Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and the Seattle Municipal Park District are pleased to announce the 2026 Recreation for All Grant.
Donor Name: Seattle Parks and Recreation
State: Seattle
City: Washington
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of Get Moving and Recreation for All grants is to provide all types of recreation programming to communities furthest from racial, educational, economic, health, and social equity. Programs must be of the community, for the community, and by the community to ensure cultural competence and culturally responsive recreational opportunities. Applicants should have a strong connection with, and to the community they plan to serve and must have community input and support.
Types of Grants
- Get Moving Grant
- The Get Moving Initiative funds culturally relevant physical activities for communities where health disparities are prevalent. Funded activities will strengthen the collaboration between Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle communities.
- Recreation for All Grant
- The Recreation for All Initiative funds new, innovative, and/or culturally relevant recreation opportunities. Funded activities will develop new and ongoing relationships with Seattle Parks and Recreation community centers, parks, and facilities.
Funding Information
Applicants can apply for a maximum amount of $15,000.
Uses of funds
Award funds CAN be used to cover the cost of:
- Staff, contracting of support staff (i.e., DJ’s, security, teaching artists, physical fitness instructors)
- Program Supplies
- PPE, safety supplies or equipment, and anything needed to meet King County health mandates.
- Insurance
- City of Seattle Business License
- Food – only up to 10% of the award amount
- Marketing and outreach
- Translation and interpretation
- Equipment rentals and other program or production costs including fitness certifications.
- Stipends or Incentives – only up to 5% of the award amount. Stipends or incentives are allowed based on achievement or completion of specific metrics during grant funded programming. Additionally, applicants must CLEARLY define how participants will EARN stipends/incentives and how they plan to identify and track this information for their final reporting requirements.
Priority Populations
- People of Color
- Indigenous Communities
- Immigrant/Refugee populations
- Persons with disabilities
- LGBTQIA+
- Multigenerational Programs.
Eligibility Criteria
The following are eligible to apply for a Get Moving and/or Recreation for All grant:
- Individuals
- Please be aware that if awarded this would be considered taxable income.
- Local community groups
- Small businesses that made under $150K in gross revenue in 2025.
- Non-Profit and Not-For-Profit organizations that made under $150K in gross revenue in 2025
For more information, visit Seattle Parks and Recreation.
