Variety KC Ten Parks Project
This grant funds the creation of ten fully accessible playgrounds in Greater Kansas City, designed with Universal Design principles to ensure inclusive play for children and families of all abilities.
Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Multiple awards; typical funding per playground project not specified. Ten projects to be selected for a region-wide network.
Summary: Supports municipalities and public entities in Greater Kansas City to build fully inclusive, accessible playgrounds using Universal Design principles.
Key Information: Open only to municipalities, public park systems, or projects located on public land in Greater Kansas City.
Description
The Variety KC Ten Parks Project is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation in partnership with Variety KC, a children’s charity. The initiative aims to develop a network of ten large, destination-level inclusive playgrounds across urban, suburban, and rural communities in Greater Kansas City. These playgrounds are to be designed according to Universal Design principles, ensuring accessibility and meaningful play opportunities for children and families of all abilities. The program is informed by the input of individuals with disabilities and their families, with the goal that no family in the region is more than ten miles from a fully inclusive playground.
