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Project Play WNY Winter Free Play Series Grant

Project Play WNY Winter Free Play Series for 2025.

How to Apply

Applications MUST be submitted electronically online. No paper, emailed, or pdf applications will be accepted. Outcome reporting will also be online when closing the grant.

Upcoming: December 2, 2025

Grant Opportunity

This grant is specifically for joining the Project Play WNY Winter 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!

Timeline

  • Application available online December 2, 2025.
  • Applications due December 19, 2025, at 4 p.m. No exceptions.
  • Decision notification January 2026.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be in the 8 counties of Western New York:
    • Allegany
    • Cattaraugus
    • Chautauqua
    • Erie
    • Genesee
    • Niagara
    • Orleans
    • Wyoming
  • Applicants must be serving youth (especially ages 5-14)
  • Applicants should fall into one of the following categories:
    • Qualified non-profit 501(c)(3)
    • Schools
    • Local governments and agencies

Contact

For grant-related and technical questions, please contact James Ballin at (716) 852-2857 ext. 253 or jamesb@cfgb.org.

Additional Information

Please click here to view general information and guidelines.

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James Ballin

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