Grants for Play Installations in Public Spaces and Businesses

KaBOOM! Is inviting you to spread the word about Play Everywhere Philly, an exciting new city-wide competition to support child development and literacy skills through interactive play installations in everyday locations across Philadelphia.

 The program will award $1 million in Play Everywhere grants to interested groups who will work with designers to create playful learning features at places like sidewalks, bus stops, footpaths and areas outside and inside businesses where kids ages 0-8 can play and learn together with caregivers.
Winning groups will receive technical assistance to incorporate playful learning principles into their designs.

HOW TO APPLY

• Express interest by submitting an idea form with your concept for how to introduce playful learning in your neighborhood. Idea forms are due by March 6.
• KaBOOM! staff will review idea form submissions and provide technical assistance to selected applicants to fully develop their concepts.
• To be eligible for a grant, the project must be within the city limits of Philadelphia.
• Applicants may apply from all sectors, including municipal (county, city, town) organizations, government entities, community groups, non‐profit organizations, local business groups and faith organizations.
• All applicants must agree to and comply with the Play Everywhere Philly official rules.

Learn more: kaboom.org/philly