BACKGROUND:
The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) works to bring the power of play to hospitals helping comfort children where they need it most.
TTF distributes play grants annually to children’s hospitals and healthcare facilities that serve economically disadvantaged communities. From upgrading playrooms to creating coping kits, hosting cultural celebrations, and many other play-based projects, TTF has provided play to 825,000 children in need.
Awarded play grants will:
- Impact infants, children, and/or teens
- Be distributed to hospitals and health systems in the United States
- Support play-based projects and activities taking place in the 2026 calendar year
- Range from $5,000 to $25,000 based on the project and need.
Toy donations can be coordinated with hospitals and facilities year-round as TTF is able.
APPLICATION:
This application is comprised of five sections: background information; project narrative; project criteria; assurances; and additional opportunities.
Note: Only one grant application per hospital will be accepted
Timeline:
- October 13, 2025 – Application available
- November 10, 2025 – Deadline to submit application
- December 15-22, 2025 – 2025 grantees notified
- Q1 2026 – Funds distributed upon fully executed contract
Questions? Please contact:
- Erin Wright, The Toy Foundation
- EWright@toyfoundation.org
- 646-520-4851