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NY PLAYS (New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization) Initiative is a grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation that funds the design, construction, and renovation of public playgrounds across New York State.
The program supports communities in expanding access to safe, welcoming outdoor spaces that promote physical activity, emotional well-being, and in-person social connection for children and youth. Governor Hochul announced the competitive $67. 5 million program to address gaps in youth play infrastructure.
Eligible applicants are municipal entities in New York State. The application deadline is June 15, 2026. Full eligibility details and award ranges are available in the downloadable Request for Applications (RFA).
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NY PLAYS: Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization | DASNY Executive Leadership Team Environmental Affairs-SEQR Tax-Exempt Leasing Program (TELP) Design & Construction Resources Corporate Policies and Guidelines Board & Committee Meetings 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 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.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipal entities in New York State; page references Muni Site Control Certification, indicating municipal eligibility. Full eligibility details are in the downloadable RFA. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $67.5 million total program Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.