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Community Parks and Playgrounds Program is sponsored by Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Provides flexible grants to municipal governments in Maryland to rehabilitate, expand, or improve existing parks, create new parks, or purchase and install playground equipment.
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Community Parks & Playgrounds Program Accessibility Information Local Support Program Open Space Local FAQs Community Parks and Playgrounds Local Support Staff Contacts Land Acquisition and Planning Community Parks and Playgrounds Program Maryland's Community Parks and Playgrounds Program invests in the future of established communities by developing and revitalizing parks and playgrounds statewide.
With the support of the Governor and the Maryland General Assembly, a total of $97. 4 million has been approved so far for 908 parks and playground projects for our communities across Maryland. The Governor's Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes $5 million to fund 26 new parks and playgrounds projects.
The projects will be presented to the Board of Public Works for final approval. New Parks & New Life for Old Parks! The Community Parks and Playground Program provides funding to allow the State to focus on restoring existing and creating new park and green space systems in Maryland's cities and towns.
The Community Parks and Playgrounds Program will provide flexible grants to local governments to respond to the unmet need for assistance to rehabilitate, expand or improve existing parks, create new parks, develop environmentally oriented parks and recreation projects, or purchase and install playground equipment in older neighborhoods and intensely developed areas throughout the state.
Community Parks and Playgrounds Grants Process The Community Parks and Playgrounds (CPP) Program is a competitive grant program eligible to the governing bodies of municipal corporations of the state and Baltimore City. Application materials are provided below for reference. Application materials will be updated and information will be posted here when new grant proposals are being accepted.
The application period for the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Parks and Playgrounds Program grant is now closed. DNR staff reviewed the CPP grant requirements via Google Meet on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Community Parks and Playgrounds FY2027 Grant Proposal Guide Brief guide on how to apply for funds.
Community Parks and Playgrounds Application and Project Agreement Please download the fillable PDF, save on your desktop, and use the saved file to complete all required fields and submit with all necessary attachments. If needed. You will either need a deed to the property held by the project applicant or a joint use agreement signed by the property owner.
Details of the project costs so the state can reimburse your expenses up to the amount approved by the Board of Public Works. Frequently Asked Questions If you have questions, would like to schedule a site visit, need technical assistance or have general questions about Community Parks and Playgrounds projects, these are the folks to contact. We're available on the following channels.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible to the governing bodies of municipal corporations of the state and Baltimore City. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5 million total for FY2027 cycle (26 projects funded). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Parks and Playgrounds Program are due August 19, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Parks and Playgrounds Program is funded by Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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