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| Specific Grants: Government |
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| Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP)
U.S. Department of Education.
This grant provides funds to initiate the expansion and improvement of physical education programs for grades kindergarten-12. Local Education Agencies and community-based organizations may apply. The deadline is March 24, 2008. |
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| Team Nutrition Training Grant
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Team Nutrition (TN) Training Grants for Healthy School Meals offer funding to State agencies to establish or enhance sustainable infrastructures for implementing Team Nutrition. State agencies (SA) that administer the National School Lunch Program and/or the Child and Adult Care Food Program are eligible to apply for a TN Training Grant. |
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| Specific Grants: Foundations |
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| Silent Hero Grant Program
Got Breakfast?
Got Breakfast? Schools and non-profit organizations that participate in the School Breakfast Program may be eligible for this grant which was created to help maintain school breakfast programs. |
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| Champions for Healthy Kids
General Mills.
Fifty $10,000 grants are awarded each year to community based groups that have developed new and creative ways to help kids improve their diet and incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle. Non-profit and not-for-profit local organizations may apply. The deadline for 2008 has passed, see website to apply for 2009 grant. |
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| Healthy Eating Research
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJH).
This program provides funding for research on promoting healthy eating among children to prevent obesity primarily in those groups at greatest risk. Grant applicant eligibility is very specific, see website for eligibility details and application deadlines. |
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| Jump Rope for Heart Grant Program
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD).
This grant is for Jump for Heart/Hoops for Heart coordinators who have held an event within the last year. Recipients will be granted membership to AAHPRED and the opportunity to attend the AAHPRED National Convention as well as funds to purchase new equipment for their physical education program. Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart Coordinators are the only possible applicants and recipients for this grant. |
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| Love Your Veggies
Hidden Valley.
A nationwide school lunch campaign sponsored by Hidden Valley awarding grants to 51 elementary schools, one in every state. The grant supports programs to increase access and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables during school meals. Elementary schools with an approved Wellness Policy may apply. Deadline has passed for 2008 grant, see website for 2009 application. |
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| Mantis Award Program
The National Gardening Association.
This program awards 25 mantis tiller/cultivators to charitable or educational garden programs. Educational organizations/programs and charitable organizations are eligible to apply. |
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| Resources to Locate Grants |
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| The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
George Washington University School of Public Health and Human Services.
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools in a resource center from George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. Their mission is to achieve better health outcomes for children through school related health education programs. On their website you can find a list of grants related to children’s health. |
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| Federal Grants Wire
Federal Government.
This site contains a listing of federal grants, government grants, and loans. |
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| Grants.gov
U.S Department of Health and Human Services.
Search and apply for federal grants online. |
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| Childhood Obesity Grants
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
RWJF is the nation’s largest philanthropy working to improve the health and health care of all Americans, with one of their program areas being childhood obesity. You can find a listing of grants pertaining to childhood obesity. |
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| USDA Economic Research Service
U.S Department of Agriculture.
Information on funding opportunities and the impact of food assistance programs on nutrition from USDA’s Economic Research Service. |
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| WIC Grants Page
WIC Works.
Resources on writing grants, locating grants, as well as grant opportunities. |
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| Resources to Write Grants |
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| Grant Making at ED (PDF|417 KB)
U.S Department of Education.
A summary from the U.S Department of Education on their process for grants and the laws and regulations that must be followed. |
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