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New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative is sponsored by New York State (administered by DASNY). This competitive grant program supports the design, construction, and renovation of public playgrounds across New York State to expand access to safe, welcoming outdoor spaces that promote physical activity, emotional well-being, and in-person social connection for children and families.
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NY PLAYS: Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization | DASNY NY PLAYS: Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that applications are now open for funding through the New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative , a $67.
5 million competitive grant program that supports the design, construction, and renovation of public playgrounds across New York State. NY PLAYS helps communities expand access to safe, welcoming outdoor spaces that promote physical activity, emotional well-being, and in-person social connection for children and families. Applications will be accepted from May 4, 2026, through June 15, 2026 .
Grant awards will be announced no earlier than August 3, 2026 . Appendix 1 - NY PLAYS Application - Updated 2. 13.
2026 Appendix 2 - NY PLAYS Muni Site Control Certification Appendix 3 - NY PLAYS FAQs Appendix 4 - NY PLAYS SAMPLE Grant Disbursement Agreement Appendix 5 - NY PLAYS - GDA Prerequisites and Instructions Appendix 6 - NY PLAYS Scoring Matrix NY PLAYS Webinar 2-13-2026 Printed Version NY PLAYS SurveyMonkey Responses New York State Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health Notices of Public Hearings Notices of Public Hearings NYS Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Find out how DASNY can assist your institution, or the institution you represent, with financing, design and/or construction services.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Communities in New York State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative is funded by New York State (administered by DASNY). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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New York Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) is sponsored by New York State (administered by DASNY). This $75 million capital grant program makes funding available to municipalities and nonprofit organizations to build, renovate and modernize community centers across New York State. It aims to support community centers that promote physical health, mental well-being, and connections among youth and older adults, with priority given to projects in underserved communities.
Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) capital grant program is sponsored by New York State (administered by DASNY). This capital grant program supports municipalities and nonprofit organizations across New York State in building or renovating community centers that promote physical health, mental well-being, and community connections for youth and older adults.
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