Grant opportunity: Coordinated by Youthprise and funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the With Youth For Youth (WYFY) grant for Western New York provides funding for public charities to develop or strengthen out-of-school time programs that incorporate youth voice and leadership. This grant aims to bolster young people as creators of their own learning experiences. 

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) public charities that are located in or serve New York's Allegany, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, or Wyoming counties are eligible to apply. 

Grant Amount and Grant Period: Awards will range between $10,000 and $25,000 with a one-year grant period.   

Application Due: February 23rd, 2026

For more information: For more information about the grant or how to apply, click here. 

Brockport Research Institute is a NYS certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation, project management, and professional learning services. If you or your organization are interested in this grant and want to know how Brockport Research Institute can help, please reach out to us at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 1585-431-3416. Brockport Research Institute is not affiliated with this grant program, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, or funding organizations.