Mark your calendar for January 20, 2026, when applications officially open for the newly named With Youth For Youth (WYFY) Grant. The updated guidelines now explicitly welcome out-of-school programs in arts, enrichment, workforce development, and community-based youth sports. When preparing your submission, be ready to address specific new questions about your program's mission, challenges, solutions, and youth involvement.
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Due Dates: February 23, 2026 (full application due by 4 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$150,000 per award; total pool just over $2 million; one-year grants only
Summary: Supports youth-serving organizations in Western New York to design and lead out-of-school-time programs that elevate youth voice and leadership.
Key Information: Only one application per organization; no multi-year funding; sports equipment requests are ineligible.