Park Pride’s Grantmaking Program is designed to support Friends of the Park groups taking on projects to bring meaningful improvements to their greenspaces. Since 2004, our grant programs have helped Friends of the Park groups bring their visions to life—from small beautification enhancements to major park transformations.
Funding Support for Community-Led Park Improvements
Park Pride offers two grant pathways to help Friends of the Park groups bring community‑driven park improvements to life. The application process is collaborative, multi‑step, and competitive, involving neighbors, stakeholders, the parks department, and Park Pride staff. Funding is not guaranteed.
Small Change Grant Program
Geographic eligibility: City of Atlanta, City of Brookhaven, unincorporated DeKalb County
Funds smaller projects like:
- beautification plantings
- modest signage
- kiosks
- murals
- elevated garden beds
- trail maintenance
- wildlife habitats (birdhouses, chimney swift tower, etc.)
- invasive removal
- furnishings such as trash cans, chairs, tables, and benches
Parks for All Grant Program
Geographic eligibility: City of Atlanta
Funds larger projects like:
- new playgrounds
- bridges and piers
- ADA-accessibility upgrades
- kiosks and signage
- walking paths or trails
- lighting
- picnic areas
- pavilions
- exercise equipment
- community gardens
- green infrastructure (rain gardens or bioswales)
- art installations
Committed to Equity
Everyone deserves access to a quality park in their neighborhood. Therefore, Park Pride’s Grantmaking Program is structured to ensure that all communities have the ability to pursue capital improvements for their local parks.
Interested in a grant but don’t know where to start?
Check out these resources to build your knowledge of our grant program requirements, eligible projects, the application process and more: