How much funding does Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant?

Eligible applicants: In the 8 counties of Western New York:AlleganyCattaraugusChautauquaErieGeneseeNiagaraOrleansWyoming. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

In the 8 counties of Western New York:AlleganyCattaraugusChautauquaErieGeneseeNiagaraOrleansWyoming

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Local governments and agenciesPPWNY requires that all programming take place during SummerPPWNY requires that all grants be closed out within one year of the receipt of funds.
The failure of an applicant to properly close out a grant in a timely manner will be a factor when considering new grant applications.

Overview

The Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant aims to provide children in all eight counties of Western New York with access to fun and engaging physical activities. Funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, this initiative seeks to foster community engagement by ensuring that youth, particularly those aged 5-14, can participate in enriching play experiences, regardless of their background or circumstances.

This grant is specifically for joining the Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series. The goal for the series is providing youth in all 8 counties of Western New York opportunities to play, have fun, and enjoy Free Play!

Eligibility

Applicants must be in the 8 counties of Western New York:AlleganyCattaraugusChautauquaErieGeneseeNiagaraOrleansWyomingApplicants must be serving youth (especially ages 5-14.)Applicants should fall into one of the following categories:Qualified non-profit 501(c)(3)SchoolsLocal governments and agenciesPPWNY requires that all programming take place during SummerPPWNY requires that all grants be closed out within one year of the receipt of fundsThe failure of an applicant to properly close out a grant in a timely manner will be a factor when considering new grant applications.

What Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 562
Total given: $33.42M
Median grant: $23K
Range: $5,100–$1.79M

By dollars: New York 88%, District of Columbia 2%, Virginia 2%. Top recipient cities: Buffalo, NY; Williamsville, NY; Niagara Falls, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Inc · Buffalo, NY

Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee

$1.79M
Research Foundation for the SUNY on Behalf of the University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee

$993K
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society · Buffalo, NY

Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee

$946K
Open Buffalo Inc · Buffalo, NY

Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee

$737K
Service Collaborative of Western New York · Buffalo, NY

Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee

$621K