Project Jumpstart New York State
Driving dreams forward
Every day, our partners keep New York State moving—to work, school, dinners with friends, family reunions, and more. And we want to support the causes that move them forward. Uber's Project Jumpstart supports local initiatives that are closest to our New York State partners' hearts and empowers them to spark change in their community.
What moves you?
Apply for a sponsorship
Partners can submit 1 application for the sponsorship of a cause that is important to them, and we'll award funding to winning partners to contribute to their cause.
How it works
1. Applications open for submission
Partners can submit 1 application for the sponsorship of a cause that is important to them and, if chosen, we'll contribute funding for the project.
2. Applications evaluated
Uber will collect all sponsorship applications on an ongoing basis. The number of winners each month may vary, based on the size and scope of projects submitted.
3. Sponsorships announced
Partners who have been selected will be notified by the end of the following month.
Upstate NY
Project Jumpstart Winners
Jeffrey, Albany, NY
Warriors on Wheels
Warriors On Wheels serves a wide variety of people with disabilities. They focus on what you can do rather than cannot and build you up from there. Through weight training and other programs, Warriors on Wheels has helped countless people since 1988.
Colin, Buffalo, NY
Olmsted Center for Sight
Helping blind and visually impaired individuals, the Olmsted Center for Sight will use their grant to purchse PenFriend 2 Voice labelers, a piece of technology that blind and visually impaired senior citizens can use to create tactile/audio labels for their medications and other household items.
Robert, Saratoga, NY
Double H Ranch
The mission of the Double H Ranch is to provide specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. All programs are FREE of charge and capture the magic of the Adirondacks. The Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program, established in 1998, offers children ages 6-16 dealing with chronic and life-threatening illnesses the opportunity to participate in various winter sports in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains FREE of charge with all the necessary equipment provided.
What’s important to you and your community?
Submit an application
Submit an application for a cause that matters to you and will help support your local New York State community. There are 3 application categories: education and arts; community development; and health and public safety.
Education and Arts
We want to help communities in New York State thrive through the power of learning and creativity. Submit projects that help support education and the arts, including afterschool programs, continued education, performance arts, and much more.
Community Development
Submit projects that help to build a stronger community. Whether it's cleaning up a park, undertaking infrastructure improvements or funding a favorite local organization, tell us what would bring your community together.
Health and Public Safety
From local sports teams and cleaner streets to easier access to healthy food—tell us how we can help your community be healthier, safer, and happier.