Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant

Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Last Updated: March 02, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

Project Play Western New York Project Play Western New York is driven and funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation’s Youth Sports & Recreation focus area in partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program. Our Mission Project Play Western New York envisions a community in which all children have the opportunity to be active through sports regardless of zip code. Every child—regardless of location, income or ability—should have access to fun and fulfilling physical activities that build confidence and set them on a path for lifelong success. A quality youth sports experience can build happier children, healthier families and stronger communities. Project Play WNY Summer Free Play Series Grant 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.