MAKE A SPLASH! GRANT CONTEST
At Life Floor, we believe every community deserves safe, beautiful, and accessible aquatic spaces. That's why we created the Make a SPLASH! Grant Program. In alignment with our mission, we want to empower communities nationwide by providing grant opportunities for upgrading their splash pads with Life Floor safety surfacing.
back for its sixth year!
This year, two incredible facilities have the chance to win all-expenses-paid Life Floor surfacing for their splash pad. Cities, YMCAs, JCCs, and all non-profits are invited to apply below.
Need-Based Award
The Need-Based Award will be awarded to a facility that demonstrates financial eligibility and strong commitment to improving their community.
Specific parameters are detailed in the contest’s Terms and Conditions.
Entries close November 14, 2025 at 11:59PM CST.
Inclusive Design Award
The Inclusive Design Award will be awarded to a facility that showcases a dedication to creating inclusive and accessible aquatic amenities where people of all ages and abilities are invited to play freely.
Parameters are detailed in the contest’s Terms and Conditions.
Entries close November 14, 2025 at 11:59PM CST.
DESIGN OPTIONS
Choose from some of our newest and most popular colors, shapes, play features, and patterns. Your selected design will be adapted to create a splash pad that’s truly unique to your facility!
Explore past winners
2024 Inclusive Design Winner: JCC Staenberg Family Complex - St. Louis, MO
Before: JCC Staenberg Family Complex | 2024 Inclusive Design Grant Winner | Painted Concrete
After: JCC Staenberg Family Complex | 2024 Inclusive Design Grant Winner | Life Floor
2024 Need-Based Winner: Fayette Aquatic Center - Fayette, AL
Before: Fayette Aquatic Center | 2024 Need-Based Grant Winner | Pour-In-Place
After: Fayette Aquatic Center | 2024 Need-Based Grant Winner | Life Floor
2023 Inclusive Design Winner: Morgan’s Wonderland, Will’s Hang 10 Harbor - San Antonio, Texas
Before: Will’s Hang 10 Harbor | 2023 Inclusive Design Grant Winner | Pour-in-Place
After: Will’s Hang 10 Harbor | 2024 Inclusive Design Grant Winner | Life Floor
2023 Need-Based Winner: John Anderson Park - Grandview, Missouri
Before: John Anderson Park | 2023 Need-Based Grant Winner | Stained Concrete Substrate
After: John Anderson Park | 2023 Need-Based Grant Winner | Life Floor
2022: Rotary Splash Island at Sammy Haggard Park - Danielsville, Georgia
Contest years 2022 and prior were only awarded to one recipient. 2023 was the first year that we awarded two grants to the Need-Based and Inclusive Design categories.
Before: Rotary Splash Island at Sammy Haggard Park | 2022 Grant Winner | Concrete Substrate
After: Rotary Splash Island at Sammy Haggard Park | 2022 Grant Winner | Life Floor
2021: Wells Park - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Before: Wells Park | 2021 Grant Winner | Concrete Substrate
After: Wells Park | 2021 Grant Winner | Life Floor
2020: Andrew Belle Splash Pad - Dothan, Alabama (Grand Winner)
Before: Andrew Belle Splash Pad | 2020 Grant Winner | Concrete Substrate
After: Andrew Belle Splash Pad | 2020 Grant Winner | Life Floor
2020: Handy Park - Redford Township, Michigan (Partial Winner)
Before: Handy Park | 2020 Partial Grant Winner | Painted Concrete
After: Handy Park | 2020 Partial Grant Winner | Life Floor