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NY PLAYS Grant Program is a grant from New York State that funds the design, construction, and renovation of public playgrounds across New York State through the $67. 5 million Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) initiative. The program expands access to safe, welcoming outdoor spaces that promote physical activity, emotional well-being, and in-person social connection for children and youth.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the competitive grants as part of the state's commitment to youth development infrastructure. Eligible applicants are municipalities and nonprofit organizations in New York State.
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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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipalities and nonprofit organizations in New York State. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR) that provides federal funding to cities, towns, villages, and counties in New York to assist low- and moderate-income communities. Eligible projects include drinking water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, home repair assistance, senior and community center improvements, and small business startup or expansion support. The program targets municipalities with populations under 50,000 (or counties under 200,000), with expert technical assistance available to help communities apply for and administer CDBG funds effectively.
Youth Safe Spaces Grant is a grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) that funds the creation and enhancement of safe, supportive spaces for young people ages 12–24 experiencing mental health challenges. The program responds to feedback from youth across New York State identifying a lack of safe spaces as a key barrier to accessing support. Funded sites may include clubhouses, recreation centers, libraries, and other community spaces. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations in New York State. Awards of up to $250,000 per year enhance existing spaces, while grants of up to $500,000 per year support new space creation over five years. The 2026 deadline was February 19, 2026.
Youth Development Funding Opportunity - Local Assistance Mini Grants is sponsored by New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Nonprofit community-based organizations may apply for local mini grant assistance funding for grassroots and community-based organizations to fund direct service programming to support youth, families, and communities throughout New York State. This category specifically focuses on local assistance mini-grants for direct service programming.