Adventure Courses is a grant opportunity for organizations seeking to create new playspaces aimed at kids and teenagers aged 10 and older. The program is offered through a community-build model in partnership with KABOOM! Community Engagement and Build Managers. Successful applicants will receive a custom-designed adventure course playspace and amenities, engage community members in the planning process, and develop fundraising and media relations skills. Eligibility for the grant is specific to certain cities or metropolitan areas within the United States, with a focus on serving youth from low-income populations and demonstrating the need for engaging spaces for older kids.
To be eligible for the Adventure Courses grant, organizations must engage older kids and teenagers in the planning process, work with the community to fundraise for equipment costs, own the land or have a long-term lease with permission from the landowner, recruit a planning committee and community members to participate in Build Day, complete site preparation on at least 3,500 to 4,000 square feet of land, secure necessary permits and tests, identify community resources for additional contributions, and accept ownership and maintenance responsibilities upon completion of the project.
To apply for this grant opportunity, potential applicants are advised to download and review the Application Preview to understand the required information. They can also take an eligibility quiz provided by KABOOM! to determine if their community meets the criteria. Currently, KABOOM! is accepting applications from various cities or metropolitan areas across Arizona, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey,
New York,
Ohio,
Pennsylvania,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Virginia,
and Washington.
