Current Grant Opportunities
The Congestion Management Agency for San Mateo County (C/CAG) will be distributing $1.4 million for Safe Routes to Schools Programs to enable and encourage children to walk or bike to schools. Projects and activities will improve health and well-being, safety, and also reduce traffic congestion. Information on how to apply for these funds will be forthcoming in Fall 2010.
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 http://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
Bimbo Bakeries USA will award two $15,000 grants to individuals or organizations leading community health and wellness initiatives. For more information, visit http://www.getingrained.com/. Deadline: October
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 Bikes Belong Grant Program is aimed at providing funding to those who strive to improve bicycling in America through things such as the building of trails and paths, or through promoting general bicycling advocacy and awareness. Learn more about who is eligible to apply for Bikes Belong funding, what is and is not funded, and details on how to apply. Deadline: November 30
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.