Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant

• This grant is specifically for joining the Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series for 2026 The goal for the series is providing youth in all eight counties of Western New York opportunities to play, have fun, and enjoy Free Play!
• Applications MUST be submitted electronically online.  No paper, email, or pdf applications will be accepted.  Outcome reporting will also be online when closing the grant.  

• Application opens online: March 2, 2026.
• Application deadline: March 27, 2026, at 4 p.m.

NOTE: Applications in draft form after the deadline will be considered abandoned and will not be eligible to be considered for funding.   

• Decision notification:  Late April 2026 .

Organizations with an IRS 501(c)(3) designation, schools or government agencies are eligible for funding. Applicants must be serving the youth, especially ages 5-14. Applicants must also be in the 8 counties of Western New York (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming).

Please click here to view general information and guidelines.