Play It Forward
Toy Grant Application
Apply for the
Play It Forward
Toy Grant
At Giving Children Hope, we believe play is powerful. It fuels imagination, heals hearts, and builds the confidence every child deserves. With the Play It Forward Toy Grant, you can bring the magic of toys into the hands of children who need them most.
In partnership with Toys for Tots, we’re equipping nonprofit partners to create vibrant, toy-driven experiences that reach 1,000 to 10,000 children each—experiences that leave smiles long after the toys are gone.
Round 1 Applications open May 1 – May 30, 2025
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis, with a first-round priority window—so don’t wait! Grants will be awarded until our toy inventory is gone.
Apply early to help place every last toy into the hands of a child—and create unforgettable moments of joy.
Round 2 Applications open June 1 – June 27, 2025
Grant Window
Guidelines & Eligibility
What We’re Looking For
We’re not just distributing toys—we’re delivering transformation. We want to partner with organizations that:
Foster Joy and Creativity
Let kids be kids—curious, expressive, imaginative.
Create Lasting Impact
Help children grow through emotional, social, and developmental play.
Engage the Community
Unite volunteers, donors, and neighbors around moments that matter.
Encourage Innovation
Dream big. Use our guide—or bring your own bold idea to life.
Check out our Facilitator’s Guide or create your own experience - dream big with us!
To be eligible, your organization must:
Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, civic agency, or community group
Serve 1,000+ children
Handle toy logistics (including pick up) and distribution
Offer an experience that sparks joy and positive moments
Committed to fulfilling impact reporting
Be passionate about nurturing youth and families
Ready to Bring Play to Life?
Let’s build something beautiful together—one toy, one child, one unforgettable experience at a time.
Play It Forward Partners
Have questions or are interested in sponsorship opportunities?
We’d love to connect and explore the best partnership opportunity for you.
Contact:
Chelsea Bergfeld
Director of Advancement
CBergfeld@gchope.org
Together, let’s put love into action and joy into the hands of thousands of children.