PARKNPLAY grants support Friends groups working to care for public parks, community gardens, and natural areas within the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks.
Donor Name: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
State: Maryland
City: Baltimore
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks’ PARK AND PLAY grant (PARK AND PLAY) program supports Friends Groups working to care for public parks, community gardens and natural areas under the jurisdiction of the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks.
Funding Information
Grants range from $500 to a maximum of $5,000.
Park and Play Grant Awards Can Fund
- Community gardens.
- Volunteer park clean ups.
- Community events that promote community engagement, volunteerism in parks.
- Community activities that promote athleticism and outdoor play in parks.
- Supplies, tools and equipment to support projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a registered Friends of the Park group with Baltimore City Recreation and Parks.
- Must establish 501(c)(3) designation or obtain a fiscal sponsor/agent prior to applying.
Ineligibility
Park and Play Grant Awards Do Not Fund
- An organization administration expense
- General operating costs
- Overhead costs (administrative, executive staff, utilities, phone, rent, insurance).
For more information, visit BCRP.


