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Community Parks and Playgrounds Program to Invest $5 Million in Local Outdoor Recreation for Fiscal Year 2027 — Photo by RDNE

Rewire Schools with $5M Elevate Outdoor Recreation

Schools can convert existing spaces into outdoor STEM labs using the $5 million Elevate Outdoor Recreation grant, without needing extra funding. The money is earmarked for 2027 recreation projects that tie directly to academic outcomes, letting districts leverage public parks and schoolyards as extensions of the classroom. Outdoor Recreation In