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Find similar grantsNY PLAYS Initiative is sponsored by New York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY). Offers capital funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations for constructing, expanding, and renovating public playgrounds for all abilities across New York State.
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Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization NY PLAYS is Governor Hochul’s statewide initiative to help communities create, expand and improve public playgrounds for children and families across New York State. The program supports safe, welcoming and accessible outdoor spaces that encourage children of all abilities to play, be active and connect with one another. In September 2026, Governor Hochul announced $67.
5 million in NY PLAYS grants for 89 projects across all 10 regions of New York State. The awards will support municipalities and nonprofit organizations undertaking playground projects in communities across the state. More than $36 million will support projects in underserved communities.
30 playground renovations View the full list of NY PLAYS award recipients Read Governor Hochul’s NY PLAYS announcement NY PLAYS provides capital funding to municipalities and eligible nonprofit organizations for the creation, expansion and renovation of public playgrounds.
The program is part of Governor Hochul’s broader Unplug and Play initiative, which is expanding opportunities for children and families to spend time outdoors, be physically active and connect with one another. NY PLAYS is overseen by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).
Governor Hochul announced the first NY PLAYS funding opportunity in January 2026. The $67. 5 million competitive grant program supported eligible playground projects across New York State, including funding dedicated to projects serving underserved communities.
Read the original NY PLAYS funding announcement 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: Municipalities and nonprofit organizations in New York State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $67.5 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NY PLAYS Initiative is funded by New York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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