GHSMC Community Implementation Funding
GHSMC awards small grants annually to organizations, committees, or groups of individuals committed to furthering the strategies and goals of GHSMC in three priority areas; 1) Increase Access to Healthy Food & Beverage; 2) Increase Everyday Physical Activity and; 3) Improve Food & Physical Activity in the School Environment. Application packets are released in the fall. View 2006-2010 grant recipients and projects.
Current Grant Opportunities
Action for Healthy Kids School Grants
Over 500 schools will be awarded funds that will range from $1,000 to $5,000 (average $2,000).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. Deadline: extended from May 5 through May18
ING Run For Something Better Grant
ING in partnership with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) will provide a minimum of 50 grants (up to $2,500 to each school) to fund new or existing school-based running programs. Elementary and middle schools with at least 25 students committed to the program are eligible to apply. For additional information or to apply, please visit the ING Run for Something Better Grant page. Deadline: May 15, 2012
Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released requests for applications (RFA) for the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) grant to help improve and expand domestic farmers’ markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, agri-tourism activities, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities. Agricultural cooperatives, producer networks, producer associations, local governments, nonprofit corporations, public benefit corporations, economic development corporations, regional farmers’ market authorities and Tribal governments are among those eligible to apply. Approximately $10 million total available funds in fiscal year 2012. The maximum amount awarded for any one proposal cannot exceed $100,000. Visit http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=163013 to apply. Deadline: May 21
Foundation Grants focuses on Environment or Health & Human Services
The Goodman Family Foundation is currently accepting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for the 2012 Fall grant cycle (grants made in October/November timeframe) from nonprofits doing work in California (Bay Area) focusing on Environment: The Foundation is focused on supporting efforts in two different areas this year: 1) Continued support for marine spatial planning and in California, and, Support work to improve the San Francisco Bay estuary ecosystem through science-based research, restoration, and protection work in California. OR Health & Human Services: The Foundation is focused on improving access to affordable, healthful foods through: community and school gardens, farm to school programs, nutrition and cooking classes for low-income populations, and healthy corner store initiatives. Typical grant size is $5,000. LOI must be received by June 1
Childhood Obesity Prevention Grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released requests for applications to the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Childhood Obesity Prevention funding opportunity to support research, education and extension aimed at reducing the prevalence of childhood obesity across the nation. In fiscal year 2012, NIFA plans to award $5 million in grants. The maximum amount awarded for any one proposal cannot exceed $1,000,000. To apply: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=162713 Deadline: June 5
Impact Fund, Sparking Innovation and Improving Access to Outdoor Experiences
The Foundation for Youth Investment's Impact Fund is designed to support youth-serving organizations with the resources they need to get underserved youth connected to the outdoors. Ogranizations with annual operating budgets of more than $250,000 are welcome to apply. Organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $250,000 are eligible to apply to the Catalyst Fund. Please note this is a change from our previous years. These grants have the potential to provide resources to overcome some of the obstacles and barriers identified in the Foundation for Youth Investment’s background research. In particular, these funds have the potential for improving access to high-quality outdoor experiences, enhancing the cultural relevancy of the programming offered by the grant-seeking organization, or creating an innovative approach to reaching this population. These funds may be used for, but are not limited to, dedicated programming or operations, program staff, program development, and capacity building. Deadline: Round 2, June 7
Catalyst Fund, Accelerating Efforts to Introduce Youth to Outdoor Experiences
The Foundation for Youth Investment's Catalyst Fund supports organizations that connect underserved youth with outdoor experiences within or near their communities. This round of funding is only open to organizations whose annual operating budgets are less than $250,000. Organizations with an annual operating budget of more than $250,000 are eligible to apply to the Impact Fund. A qualified organization is defined as one that has few full-time staff persons or equivalent; has an annual budget, including projects, of less than $250,000. Organizations must identify a significant need related to access to outdoor experiences, describe why that need is a priority for the community, develop a clear plan for translating that need into action, and demonstrate an ability to account for the expenditure of funds. Though the Foundation for Youth Investment favors proposals from established organizations, applicants in this round will not be required to have been in operation for at least one year. Deadline: Round 2, June 21
Roadmaps to Health: Community Grants
The Roadmaps to Health Community Grants program will support communities to implement policy or system changes to address one of the social or economic factors that, as defined by the County Health Rankings, most strongly influence health outcomes in their community. These include: education; employment and income; family and social support; and community safety. Grantees will be organizations that participate in established coalitions or networks that span multiple sectors and perspectives and may include representatives from business; education; public health; health care; community organizations; community members; policy advocates; foundations; and policy-makers. Grant awards up to $200,000 each for 24 months. Potential applicants can learn more by attending one of two webinars on March 20 or April 10. For more information about this grant including deadlines, please to the RWJ Roadmaps to Health: Community Grants page. Deadline: July 25
California Fresh Works
Michelle Obama dedicated $200-million to encourage grocers to expand into underserved communities to improve access to healthful, affordable food. California FreshWorks Fund grants range between $25,000 and $50,000, based on Capital Impact’s evaluation of applicant’s grant request, demonstrated need and proposed use. California Fresh Works is administering the funds, here's the direct link to the announcement and eligibility application http://www.ncbcapitalimpact.org/default.aspx?id=1989 Deadline: Rolling
Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools Grant
Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools is a comprehensive grassroots public health effort to mobilize and engage stakeholders at the local, state and national level to support salad bars in schools. Their vision is to significantly increase salad bars in schools across the country until every child has the choice of healthy fruits and vegetables every day at school. Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools is an initiative of the Food Family Farming Foundation, National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance, United Fresh Produce Association Foundation, and Whole Foods Market to support First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative. The goal of the Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools program is to fund and award 6000 salad bars over the next three years. To learn more or apply for a grant, go to: http://saladbars2schools.org/ Deadline: Rolling
Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a call for proposals for three types of awards aimed at providing key decision- and policy-makers with evidence to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic. The three award types are: Round 6 grants, rapid-response grants and RWJF New Connections grants, awarded through the Healthy Eating Research program. Deadlines vary
Fruit Tree Planting Foundation "Communities Take Root" grants
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation and Dreyer's Fruit Bars are planting orchards across the country in a collaborative program called “Communities Take Root”. Apply for the opportunity to receive fruit tree orchards. All plant materials will be donated, and a team from FTPF and Dreyer's helps install the orchard and train caretakers through free workshops. Applications for 2012 are now being accepted. The first 100 qualified applicants will be in the running to win a free orchard, including orchard design, arborist expertise, and a fun community planting event. And, orchard recipients also receive a free community workshop on planting, pruning and caring for fruit trees. So act fast, download and submit the application today: www.ftpf.org/application.doc Deadline: as soon as possible
California Wellness Foundation Grants
The mission of the California Wellness Foundation is to improve the health of the people of California by making grants for health promotion, wellness education, and disease prevention. Non-profit organizations and government agencies are eligible to apply and should submit a letter of interest. Awards granted range from $20,000 -$300,000. Deadline: Rolling
Finish Line Youth Foundation Program grants
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 $5,000 to $75,000 and applications are accepted throughout the year. Deadline: Rolling
Helping Hand Fund
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 Plated Youth Action Grants
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
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 grants
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 grants
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 grants
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
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.
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