Skatepark Grants
Skatepark Grants, our founding program, empowers community-led projects that create safe and inclusive public skateparks, skate spaces, and skate spots in underserved communities.
Our commitment to community building goes beyond financial support; we champion equal accessibility to public skateparks, recognizing them as vital public recreational spaces, much like basketball and tennis courts. Through our application process, we empower community leaders to create dynamic and inclusive spaces for youth to enjoy action sports.
Organizations seeking to build free, public concrete skateparks in underserved communities are eligible to apply for a grant.
“Underserved populations” are groups with limited access to essential services like healthcare, education, employment, housing, and recreation, often due to factors such as socioeconomic status, geography, race, ethnicity, language, disability, or other social determinants.
The Skatepark Project values diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. Applicants must identify marginalized or underserved groups in their community who lack fair access to skateparks or outdoor play spaces due to discrimination and explain how the proposed skatepark will improve access and benefit those groups.
Skatepark Development ResourcesSkatepark Grants
We offer Skatepark Grants of up to $25,000. Any organization that meets the following criteria is eligible to apply for a Skatepark Grant:
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be a non-profit organization, governmental entity, or public institution.
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be located in a public area and have written approval of the location from the appropriate agency. Public spaces are open to everyone without restriction. Public spaces are owned and maintained by governmental entities or public institutions.
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be at or below the state’s average MHI in the area where the skatepark will be located.
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include community members, including but not limited to local skaters, BMXers, and/or other users of the skatepark, throughout the planning, fundraising, and design process.
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have a preliminary design concept. To ensure the skatepark meets the unique needs of each community, the design must be informed by local skateboarders, BMXers, and other skatepark users.
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account for at least 30% of the total estimated total cost.
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be permanent and constructed out of concrete. It must be designed and built by qualified and experienced skatepark contractors.
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be open to the public, free to use, and will not require waivers, membership, or fees of any kind.
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be open during daylight hours, 365 days a year.
Grant Cycle Schedule & Deadlines
Skatepark Grants are awarded on an annual basis. The procedure and timeline are as follows:
Letter of Inquiry (LOI) submissions are accepted from January through March
Grants are awarded and announced in December
Legacy Projects
Carefully orchestrated, these projects are more than just skateparks—they symbolize community collaboration, innovation, and lasting impact. Through strong partnerships and community engagement, we secure funding and provide technical support, equipment giveaways, and design expertise to bring these projects to life. From the initial concept to the grand opening and beyond, we remain actively involved, ensuring that each park reflects the unique spirit and needs of its community.
