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New York Youth Grants

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Youth Team Sports Grant Program
$50,000
Orange County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Orange County that run youth team sports programs for individuals under 18, promoting youth development and essential life skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Fund Grant Program
$2,500
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Cattaraugus County to address pressing community needs across various program areas, with a focus on impactful projects rather than ongoing operational costs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Arts Grant
$5,000
New York State Council on the Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal organizations in five New York counties to support public arts and cultural activities that enhance community engagement and accessibility.

Arts
County governments
Youth Team Sports Grant
$25,000
New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community-based groups in Dutchess County to offer free, structured team sports activities for youth under 18, particularly in underserved communities, during the 2026 program year.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Reinvestment Program
$100,000
New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides $5 million in funding for nonprofit organizations in New York State to support youth-focused initiatives that promote mental health, harm reduction, workforce development, and housing in communities affected by past drug policies.

Youth
Nonprofits
Youth Team Sports Programs
$50,000
Westchester County Youth Bureau (WCYB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and community-based organizations in Westchester County to develop and implement inclusive youth team sports programs for individuals under 18, particularly targeting underserved communities.

Youth
Nonprofits
New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS)
$2,500,000
New York Dormitory Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This initiative provides funding to municipalities and eligible nonprofit organizations in New York State for the design, construction, and renovation of public playgrounds, particularly in underserved communities, to promote safe and inclusive spaces for youth socialization and activity.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Arts Education Grant
$5,000
Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports artist residencies in K-12 public schools and community organizations in Tompkins County, aimed at integrating arts into education and enhancing students' creativity and skills.

Arts
Nonprofits
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Funding Program
Contact for amount
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to local education agencies in New York State to ensure the delivery of special education services and resources for children and youth with disabilities.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Foundation Competitive Grants
$75,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Western New York to support community-driven projects that address local needs and align with the Foundation's strategic goals.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
My Brother's Keeper Challenge Grant
$300,000
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to New York State public school districts to implement comprehensive strategies that improve educational outcomes for boys and young men of color, focusing on early childhood readiness, reading proficiency, and financial literacy.

Education
Independent school districts
Youth Development Program
$20,000
Chautauqua County Youth Bureau (CCYB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Chautauqua County that deliver structured youth development programs focused on enhancing the well-being and opportunities for young people under 21.

Youth
Nonprofits
ABC Initiative Implementation Grant Program
$150,000
Prosperity Now
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that run Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs, enabling them to integrate child savings education and services into tax preparation processes for low and moderate income families.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Wayne County Community Endowment Fund
$5,000
Wayne County Community Endowment
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve health and quality of life for residents of Wayne County, NY, with a focus on innovative solutions for youth, seniors, food insecurity, transportation, and housing challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Sports and Education Programs
$30,000
Westchester County Youth Bureau (WCYB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Westchester County to create non-competitive sports and physical activity programs for underserved youth aged 6 to 17, promoting their physical health, emotional well-being, and community engagement.

Youth
Nonprofits
Youth Sports and Education and Team Sports Funding Program
$20,000
Broome County Youth Bureau (BCYB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations providing structured sports and educational programs for youth aged 6 to 17, particularly in under-resourced communities, to promote physical health, mental well-being, and positive development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives
$7,000
Mid Atlantic Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Bridging the Gap Grant
$500
YouthBridge-NY
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small nonprofit organizations in New York City that are addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, with youth fellows actively involved in the grant review process.

Youth
Nonprofits
Innovation Fund
$1,000,000
The Tow Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations developing innovative solutions to improve mental health and well-being services for youth aged birth to 25.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Development Program
$20,000
Broome County Youth Bureau (BCYB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Broome County to deliver programs that promote positive youth development and prevent juvenile delinquency for individuals from birth to age twenty-one.

Youth
Nonprofits