This page contains different grant and funding opportunities that can help in creating a healthier environment for our kids.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group & KaBOOM!
Deadline: March 16, 2012
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group & KaBOOM! are soliciting applications for $15,000 Let’s Play Playground Construction Grants. The grants provide funding for new playground development and are available to municipalities, neighborhood associations, schools, day care centers, and non-profit organizations without a playground or with existing equipment that is unsafe for children.
www.kaboom.org/grants
The Fuel Up to Play60 Physical Activity Skit Challenge
Deadline: March 26, 2012
For schools actively involved in Fuel Up To Play 60 this challenge encourages students to show off their acting skills by demonstrating how their school completed one of the many Physical Activity Plays from the FUTP 60 Playbook.
Enter for a chance to win Xbox Kinnect consoles!
http://students.fueluptoplay60.com/Demo/Challenges
Healthy Breakfast 4 Kids Grant Program from Food Family Farming Foundation!
Deadline: March 31, 2012
The Healthy Breakfast-4-Kids (HB4K) goal is to create and improve access to breakfast in schools nationwide. The Food Family Farming Foundation (F3) and the Walmart Foundation are partnering to grant over 100 equipment grants to rural high-needs schools to implement universal “breakfast in the classroom” programs in 2012.
http://www.foodfamilyfarming.org/html/grants.html
Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP)
Deadline: April 2, 2012
The Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP) Innovation Competition is looking to uncover the most innovative physical activity programs in elementary schools across the country. ASAP wants to learn about any approach that motivates quality physical activity at school and beyond.
http://www.activeschoolsasap.org/innovation-competition
2012 – School Nutrition Foundation 4 in 1 Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 9, 2012
When you apply using the online 4-in-1 application, you will be automatically considered for FOUR scholarships:
School Nutrition Foundation’s Professional Growth (funded by Kraft Foods), Schwan’s Food Service, Winston Industries Build Your Future, and Nancy Curry.
https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/3179-2012—school-nutrition-foundation-4-in-1-scholarship-application
School Grants for Healthy Kids!
Deadline May 5, 2012
Action for Healthy Kids is pleased to release its School Grants for Healthy Kidsopportunities for the 2012-2013 school year. Over 500 schools will be awarded funds that will range from $1,000 to $5,000 (average $2,000) with significant in-kind contributions from Action for Healthy Kids in the form of people, programs, and school nutrition expertise. We’ll also provide schools with management expertise and support to develop strong nutrition programs around school breakfast, competitive foods, summer meals, access to healthy food and nutrition education.
Award amounts will be based on building enrollment, project type, potential impact, and a school’s ability to mobilize parents and students around school wellness initiatives. Schools must participate in the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program; and must have a free/reduced priced meal eligibility greater than 50% to be eligible. Priority selection will be given to schools with student enrollment greater than 500 students.
For More information go to School Grants for Healthy Kids
Peaceful Playgrounds
Deadline: Quarterly, next drawing June 1, 2012
Peaceful Playgrounds conducts a quarterly drawing in which winning entrants get an educational stencil of a map of the United States.
http://www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/contest.htm
Campbell Soup Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing
The Campbell Soup Foundation provides grants to local champions who inspire positive change in communities in which its employees work, including Napoleon, Wauseon, and Willard, Ohio. The Foundation limits grants to nonprofit organizations focusing on hunger relief, wellness, education, and community revitalization.
Cabot Creamery
Deadline: Rolling
Cabot Creamery is providing up to $200.00 matching grants to schools and clubs promoting healthy initiatives for kids and communities. Matching funds required.
Easy entry online. Our farmers want to help you grow healthy kids.
Lots of resources and ideas for
creating a wellness fair, workshops, and school gardens.
Verizon Foundation
Deadline: accepted annually January 1 through October 31
The Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications, works to improve lives through literacy, knowledge, and a readiness for the 21st Century. The Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States that address one of the following funding priorities: supporting innovative technology-based approaches to literacy and education for both adults and children, preventing domestic violence and helping victims gain independence, improving healthcare through technology, and educating parents and children about Internet safety. Grants generally range from $5,000 to $10,000. Online applications may be submitted from January 1 through October 31, annually. Visit http://foundation.verizon.com/ to take the eligibility quiz and submit an online application.
Magic Johnson Foundation Community-Based Grants (Cleveland, OH)
Application Deadline: Rolling
Programs recommended by the Magic Johnson Foundation for funding must be dedicated to serving the underrepresented, low-income and/or inner-city area in which they reside. Programs must be located in one of the designated cities- Cleveland, OH being one.
Nike Physical Activity Grants for Youth
Application Deadline: Rolling
Nike Inc. supports programs that increase and promote physical activity and seeks to: 1) get youth more physical active; 2) get youth involved in the teamwork of sports; 3) have real, positive and measurable impact. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501 ( c ) (3) status in communities where Nike has significant employee or business presence.
HealthierUS School Challenge (USDA)
The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative established in 2004 to recognize those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity.
Schools have the opportunity to receive Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Gold of Distinction recognition.
MetLife Foundation was established for the purpose of supporting educational, health, civic and cultural organizations. Goals are to strengthen communities, promote good health and improve education. Health: To help people make more informed decisions about their health, grants are directed toward national health promotion and education initiatives, substance abuse prevention, youth health and fitness, healthy aging and research on Alzheimer’s disease. Must be non-profit. The deadline for applications is open. Click on the link above for further details.
Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart Grant Program
The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) is accepting applications for its Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart grant program. The program enables organizations that have held a Jump Rope for Heart or Hoops for Heart event in the previous year to purchase equipment to improve heir physical education opportunities for children, receive the National Association for Sport and Physical Education Quality Physical Education Package, continue membership with AAHPERD, and attend the AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition. Click on the links above to access more information and the application.
Baseball Tomorrow Fund Offers Support for Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
Deadline for Letters of Inquiry: Open
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association designed to promote and enhance the growth of outh participation in baseball and softball. Grants are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve anisting program, undertake a new ollaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs.
For more funding opportunities, check out Shaping America’s Youth Website.
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