Current Grant Opportunities
The Health Resources and Services Administration Affordable Care Act School-Based Health Centers Capital Program will award 1,000 awards totaling $50 million ($50,000 average per award) to support school-based health center efforts to expand capacity to provide primary healthcare services to school-aged children. Eligible organizations include school-based health centers or a sponsoring facility of a school-based health center. For more information, click here. Deadline: July 30
The US Department of Education will award a $400,000 grant to improve research and programs aimed at reducing obesity among ethnically diverse adolescents and young adults with disabilities. Eligible applicants include government agencies, nonprofits and for profits, institutions of higher education, tribes and tribal groups. For more information, visit http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=55147. Deadline: August 10
The US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration - Prevention Center for Healthy Weight will award one $5 million grant to establish a Prevention Center for Healthy Weight to provide and promote family-centered, community-based coordinated care for children and families aimed at preventing overweight and obesity. The Center will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a nationwide healthy weight collaborative. In addition, the Center will be a source of quality information on the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity. Public and private nonprofits are eligible to apply. For more information, visit https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?. Deadline: August 16, 2010
The U.S. Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development will be jointly awarding up to $75 million in TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) II Planning Grants and $40 million in Sustainable Community Challenge Grants - for localized planning activities that lead to projects that integrate transportation, housing, and economic development. For more information, visit http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa10/huddotnofa.cfm. Deadline: August 23
The California Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition) and the Safe and Active Communities Branch of the California Department of Public Health have extended the deadline for joint use mini grant applications. At least three $20,000 grants will be awarded to groups working on developing and adopting joint use agreements for school facilities. Grants will run from September 1, 2010 – January 31, 2012. For more information, view the Request For Application, Joint Use Mini-Grant Application, and Data Sources. Deadline: August 27
The Parent Teacher Association will award Healthy Lifestyles Grants of $1000 to PTAs working to engage schools and families to increase activity and access to healthy foods. For more information, visit ttp://pta.org/pta_healthy_lifestyles_award.asp. Deadline: September 10
2010 Subaru Healthy Sprouts Awards are given to schools and organizations planning to garden in 2011. Winners are selected based on the demonstrated relationship between the garden program and education related to environmental, nutrition and hunger issues in the United States. Award recipients receive a $500 gift certificate for gardening supplies from the Gardening with Kids catalog and the National Gardening Association's Eat a Rainbow kit. For more information, visit http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/healthysprouts.asp.
Deadline: October 1
Nike Inc. and The Oregon Community Foundation are offering funds to programs that use physical activity to effect change and have the potential to make a long-term impact on the health and well-being of children and families. Awards will range from $5,000 to $20,000. For more information, visit http://www.healthinschools.org/News-Room/Grant-Alerts/Nike-Employee-Grant-Fund.aspx. Deadline: November 15
The Entertainment Software Assocation Foundation will grant awards of up to $50,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations committed to making a difference in the lives of America's youth. The Foundation seeks to harness the collective power of the interactive entertainment industry to create positive social impact in our communities. For more information, visit http://www.theesa.com/foundation/ESAFoundationGrantApplication2010.pdf. Deadline: April 15, 2011
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Active Living Grants will be given to organizations working to increase physical activity among at-risk children and adolescents. Eligible organizations include public entities and tax exempt nonprofits. For more information, visit http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21121. Deadline: July 1, 2011
The Finish Line Youth Foundation Program supports youth programs that are effective and inclusive, funding opportunities for participation in youth programs that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $5,000 and applications are accepted throughout the year. Deadline: Rolling
Helping Hand Fund Program offers $250 to $3,500 grants to promote rigorous academics, health and fitness and life skills development for disadvantaged children in select cities, including those in San Mateo County. Deadline: Rolling; applications accepted on the 15th of every month
Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants Youth grants designed to help young people realize their natural potential to reinvent their local communities. The Starbucks Foundation accepts applications from organizations that provide young people (ages 6 to 24) with a continuum of service opportunities in social entrepreneurship. Deadline: Rolling
Cigna Foundation Grants Targeted grants to organizations working in four impact areas: Promoting Wellness, Expanding Opportunities, Developing Leaders, and Embracing Communities. Deadline: Rolling
Wells Fargo - Corporate Giving
Wells Fargo supports organizations working to strengthen communities in the following three areas: 1) Community Development, 2) Education, and 3) Human Services. Deadline: Rolling
Walmart Foundation The Walmart Foundation supports programs and initiatives in four main areas of focus: 1) education, 2) workforce development/economic opportunity, 3) health and wellness, and 4) environmental sustainability. Deadline: Rolling
S.H. Cowell Foundation The S.H. Cowell Foundation works to improve the lives of children living in poverty in Northern and Central California by providing support to strengthen families and communities. Deadline: Rolling
RGK Foundation The RGK Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide services in the areas of Community, Education and Medicine/Health. Specific areas of focus include: children and family services, early childhood development, parenting education, after-school educational enrichment programs, promotion of the health and well-being of children, and programs that promote access to health services. Deadline: Rolling
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Online Resources
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is focused on innovative solutions that solve problems and improve the quality of life throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. that address five grantmaking strategies: Economic Security; Immigrant Integration; Education (Closing the Middle School Achievement Gap); Regional Planning (Land Use and Transportation Planning); and a Community Opportunity Fund focused on safety-net issues and innovative ideas.
The California Wellness Foundation is an independent, private grant maker dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people of California.
The California Endowment’s mission is to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities and to improve the health status of all Californians.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides grants to improve the health and healthcare for all Americans.
Kaiser Permanente Community Health Benefits Program offers grants to organizations in Northern California and other parts of the U.S. This program funds grants that transform communities: fresh fruit at the corner store, safe routes to school, and quality health care for all.
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health supports community organizations in their efforts to promote the health and well-being of children in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
The San Francisco Foundation’s grantmaking is strategic and responsive to the changing needs of the Bay Area and focus on five core areas: 1) Arts and Culture, 2) Community Development, 3) Community Health, 4) Education, and 5)Environment. For the upcoming grant cycle (209-2010), the San Francisco Foundation will be awarding grants through an invitation-only process.
The Carol M. White Physical Education Program provides grants to LEAs and community-based organizations (CBOs) to initiate, expand, or enhance physical education programs, including after-school programs, for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Grant recipients must implement programs that help students make progress toward meeting state standards.
KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit that envisions a place for children to play within walking distance to local residences in North America. In order to achieve this, KaBOOM! has created ongoing opportunities for community organizations to build a new playground or skatepark.
The Foundation Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants; issues a wide variety of print, electronic, and online information resources; conducts and publishes research on trends in foundation growth, giving, and practice; and offers an array of free and affordable educational programs.
Afterschool Alliance offers tips on writing proposals, funding sources, how to build sustainable programs and more.
California AfterSchool Network lists numerous grant opportunities for gardens, afterschool programs, and other healthy eating and active living projects.
Center for Weight and Health at UC Berkeley lists funding opportunities for weight and health related activities.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Nutrition Education Grants has information on specific grants related to child nutrition and physical activity, resources to locate grants and information on the grant writing process.
The Finance Project published the brief Financing Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs: Federal Funding and Other Sources.
The Rural Assistance Center (RAC) offers summaries of funding programs. Contact the funder directly for more complete information. Search by sponsor, topic, or state or do a quick or advanced search.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services manages grants.gov, your source to find and apply for federal government grants.
Center for Health and Health Care in Schools lists current grant opportunities.
Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) has an experienced grant writer on staff to assist you with any questions you may have. Take advantage of this FREE expertise. From locating funding opportunities to uncovering funding secrets, our grant writer is available to help you write successful proposals.