GENESEO, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2026 — Local youth sports have received a major assist thanks to more than $51,000 in funding from the Livingston County Youth Bureau.
Distributed among 16 youth-focused organizations, the funding is designed to expand access to athletic activities for residents under age 18. Awarded organizations can use the financial assistance to add coaching staff, purchase equipment or uniforms, and pay for facility costs, among other programming expenses. The Youth Bureau selected the funding recipients through a competitive selection process.
“We’re proud to offer this support to organizations that give our youth the chance to grow, challenge themselves and stay active,” said Workforce Development Director Ryan Snyder. “Ensuring everyone has access to these opportunities, regardless of background, is central to our mission of supporting youth development.”
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services provided the support through its Youth Team Sports Allocation and Youth Sports Education and Opportunities Fund.
“The Youth Team Sports funding provided to our youth lacrosse program has been tremendously beneficial,” said Dan Scalisi, president of the Livingston Lacrosse Club. “It has helped us to increase our budget for equipment and uniforms without increasing our participation fees for families."
The Youth Bureau awarded a total of $51,921.40 in funding to the following organizations:
- Caledonia Trout Festival - Big Springs Museum: $3,350.94
- GLOW Academy, Inc.: $3,212.72
- GLOW YMCA: $3,120.55
- Livingston County Lacrosse Club: $3,258.76
- Mercury Swimming, Inc.: $3,293.45
- Mount Morris Kiwanis Recreation: $3,420.03
- Town of Avon Recreation: $3,270.24
- Village of Caledonia: $3,201.15
- WNY Children’s Advocacy Network: Play It Forward Fund: $3,132.09
- Avon Baseball Adaptive Program: $3,362.34
- Avon Baseball Travel Program: $3,235.69
- Cal-Mum Basketball Association: $3,270.24
- Genesee Valley Bronze Bear Soccer Club: $3,270.24
- Geneseo Blue Nights Baseball: $3,120.59
- Geneseo Youth Basketball: $3,178.10
- Geneseo/Finger Lakes Youth Hockey: $3,224.27
Organizations like Mercury Swimming, Inc. have already seen the local impact of the youth sports funding. They have used it to grow their swimming basics course and provide essential water safety instruction to area youth age five and older.
“Thanks to the support from the LivCo Youth Bureau grant, our Learn to Swim program has been able to expand access to swimming lessons for children across Livingston County,” said Chris Everett, Mercury Swimming’s learn to swim coordinator. “With the funding, we’ve purchased essential swim equipment and paid our instructors, ensuring every child, regardless of background, has a safe, supportive environment to learn this life-saving skill. The impact on both physical confidence and overall well-being has been incredible to witness.”
All funded programs must aim to foster educational connection and achievement, physical/mental health and well-being, employment, and community cohesion. For more information on the sponsored programs, visit the Youth Bureau’s website or call 585-243-6909.
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About Livingston County:
Founded in 1821, Livingston County, N.Y., is home to more than 61,000 residents in 17 towns located across 631 square miles of the Finger Lakes region.