Published on July 23, 2026
The Genesee County Youth Bureau is sharing information from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services regarding available funding to support youth sports programs for the 2026–2027 program year. Local organizations that offer sports or recreational programming for youth are encouraged to review the funding opportunities and consider applying.
Two state-administered funding streams are currently available:
Youth Sports Education and Opportunities Fund: Supports a wide range of physical activities and recreation programs. The funding is open to not-for-profit agencies, community organizations and municipal youth bureaus.
Youth Team Sports Allocation: Designed specifically to support organized team sports. The funding is available to not-for-profit and community-based organizations and, in some cases, municipal youth bureaus.
All applicants must complete the OCFS-5011 Universal Application for Youth Sports Funding and may need to submit additional documentation as required by the Youth Bureau. Funding covers programs operating between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.
Organizations based in Genesee County seeking more information or assistance with the application process are encouraged to contact the Genesee County Youth Bureau at (585) 344-3960 or Genesee.YouthBureau@dfa.state.ny.us.
The application deadline is August 14, 2026. Organizations that may be unable to meet the deadline are encouraged to contact the Youth Bureau office before the deadline to discuss potential options.