Download your free copy of Securing Grants for Giant Chess Sets & Outdoor Games
Audience: K–12 school leaders, PE teachers, math coaches, SEL coordinators, after‑school directors, PTA/PTO leaders, librarians, and facilities/grounds staff.
Goal: Give you a concrete, step‑by‑step path to identify grant opportunities and write a winning proposal to fund giant chess sets and outdoor games for your campus.
Why Grants? Why Now?
Grants are funds provided by public agencies, private foundations, corporations, and community groups to support projects that advance public benefit—such as student health, academic achievement, or community engagement. Unlike loans, grants typically don’t require repayment. For schools operating on tight budgets, grants can be the difference between a nice idea and a real, student‑ready program.
Giant chess and outdoor games hit multiple priorities districts already care about:
· Academic enrichment: Chess develops pattern recognition, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills that directly align with math practices, computer science mindsets, and literacy (strategic planning, reflective writing).
· SEL and behavior: Turn‑taking, sportsmanship, and collaborative play reduce discipline referrals and strengthen campus culture.
· Physical wellness: Outdoor games provide movement and fresh air, supporting wellness policies and PE objectives.
· Inclusion & accessibility: Large pieces, visual boards, and team formats invite participation from diverse learners, including students who benefit from movement, ELL students, and students with disabilities.
· Family & community engagement: Giant games attract crowds at family nights, field days, PTA events, and summer programs.
Bottom line: a grant for giant chess and outdoor play isn’t “extra.” It advances core academic, health, and climate goals—exactly what funders seek.
