Grant Opportunity: Shape the State Grants for SPARK in Tennessee Due THIS Week!
Leticia Gonzalez at SPARK wanted to be sure our readers were aware of a terrific opportunity due this week for schools in Tennessee. Please see below. Good luck! 🙂
Shape the State Grant Application Due THIS Week!
Tennessee Middle Schools: Apply now to transform your physical education program with SPARK through the Shape the State Middle School PE Grant!
Funder: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee Health Foundation
In an effort to promote better health for Tennessee students, the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation will award up to 20 grants valued at $10,000 each to Tennessee middle schools as part of its Shape the State program. The grants will be used to purchase SPARK physical education curriculum, training, and materials.
Grant Deadline: April 17, 2015
Award Amount: SPARK Middle School PE curriculum, training, and materials valued at $10,000
Click Here to visit the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation website to learn more and apply for this grant.
Highmark Foundation Creating a Healthy School Environment Grants are Now Open! (PA and WV)
The Highmark Foundation is currently offering Creating a Healthy School Environment grants to schools in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Applicants may be public or private schools located within the Highmark service area, which includes 49 Pennsylvania Counties and all 55 West Virginia Counties.*
Applicants must select 1 of the 4 priority areas on which to focus their projects: (1) Bullying Prevention, (2) Child Injury Prevention, (3) Healthy Eating and Physical Activity, and (4) Physical and Environmental Health. Projects must be based on and inclusive of evidence-based programs. The RFP provides a list of suggested evidence-based programs and resources for each priority area, as well as checklists to support baseline and progress data collection and project evaluation. The specifically suggested evidenced-based programs and resources are not required for the Child Injury Prevention, Healthy Eating and Physical Activity, and Physical and Environmental Health priority areas–other evidenced-based options may be proposed. Applicants applying for funds through Bullying Prevention, however, MUST select from the list of programs and resources provided.
Eligible applicants and allowable award sizes for 2015 are described in the RFP as follows:
PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS
1. PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS (Individual school buildings are not eligible to apply.)
a. Grants up to $10,000 will be awarded to 15 school districts implementing programs that improve access to quality school-based health and wellness programs. We are interested in public schools applying as districts for implementing programs.
b. If awarded, school districts should identify and select schools within their district to receive funding.
2. PRIVATE, CHARTER, VOCATIONAL AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS (Grades K-12)
c. Mini-grants up to $5,000 will be awarded to 20 non-public school buildings.
d. Private, parochial and charter schools may only apply for the $5,000 mini-grants.
WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS 1. PUBLIC, PRIVATE, CHARTER VOCATIONAL AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS (Grades K-12)
a. $5,000 mini-grants will be awarded to 15 schools.
b. West Virginia schools may only apply for the $5,000 mini-grants.
Potential applicants should note the funder indicates, “Grants will not be awarded exclusively for equipment such as treadmills, bikes, etc. Equipment will only be considered if necessary for the implementation of an evidence-based physical activity program such as SPARK.”
All applicants must apply online by the May 8, 2015.
*Highmark service area:
Western Pennsylvania Counties served: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Erie, Elk, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Westmoreland and Washington
Central Pennsylvania Counties served: Adams, Berks, Centre, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Mifflin, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, Union and York
West Virginia: All counties in West Virginia are eligible to apply.
Good Luck! :o)
During One of the Busiest Grant Seasons of the Year, Regional Opportunities are Plentiful
We’ve entered one of the busiest grants seasons of the year and there are many regional grant competitions currently open. Our list of featured grants on the blog is by no means all inclusive, but we try to show some great programs as well as major grant competitions. Here are a few more regional programs worth considering:
Health and Human Services Grant (Saint Luke’s Foundation)
Region: Cleveland, Ohio
Deadline: April 1st 2015
Award Amounts: Amounts Vary
The Saint Luke’s Foundation accepts applications focused on health and well-being in their target areas of “Healthy People”, “Strong Communities” and “Resilient Families”. Saint Luke’s provides support through discretionary, operating support, program support, capital support, capacity building and program-related investments.
DC Physical Activity for Youth Grant (Office of the State Superintendent of Education)
Region: Washington, DC
Deadline: April 3, 2015
Award Amounts: Up to $10,000
The purpose of the grant is to increase the capacity of District of Columbia schools to provide physical activity to all students before, during, or after the school day.
Cambia Health Foundation Grants
Region: Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington
Letters of Inquiry Due: 4/17, 8/14
Award Amounts: Grants range from $50,000 to $100,000
Funding Priorities fall into three categories, Sojourns Funding, Transforming Health Care, and Children’s Health Care.
2015 Community Health Grants (Greater Rochester Health Foundation)
Region: Greater Rochester, NY Region (Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, or Yates Counties).
Deadlines: There are two cycles, the first cycle due date is 3/23 and the second cycle due date is 9/16.
Award Amounts: Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000
Grants are intended to support a variety of short-term, health-benefiting activities or organizations whose primary mission includes health services and/or health promotion.
Kansas Health Foundation Recognition Grants
Region: Kansas
Deadline: Application deadlines are 3/15 and 9/15
Award Amounts: Grants are made up to $25,000
Grants are targeted for organizations and agencies proposing meaningful and charitable projects that fit within the Foundation’s mission of improving the health of all Kansans.
Grant Opportunity: Kaiser Permanente Programs
One of America’s leading health care providers, Kaiser Permanente, offers multiple areas of grant opportunities. Grants are broken down to national and regional sections. National grants are made to programs that serve multiple Kaiser Permanente regions and/or have a national impact on health and policy. Complete details on the national grant program eligibility as well as the program application are available through Kaiser Permanente’s website. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis throughout the year.
Regional grants are made available near the locations of Kaiser Permanente regional offices. The regions listed are Northern California, Southern California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Mid-Atlantic, and Northwest. From a broad perspective, the organization states that successful grant applicants fit within Kaiser Permanente’s funding priorities with work that examines social determinants of health and/or addresses the elimination of health disparities and inequities. Funding priority areas include community health initiatives, safety net partnerships, care for low-income people, and developing and disseminating knowledge but do differ by region and sub-region, so be sure to consult the region and sub-region relevant to your specific target population’s location.
With the RFP and grantmaking process different for each region, interested applicants within one of the listed regions should visit their regional page. Links to each regions grant section can be found under “Regional Grants” on the grants overview page. Additionally, we have broken out some information below:
- Central Valley (Organizations that meet basic eligibility requirements and seeking an unsolicited grant for a program that fits with current priorities may submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) application at any time.
- Diablo (Letter of Interest due March 2nd, 2015)
- East Bay (2015 information hasn’t been announced)
- Fresno (2015 application dates have passed)
- Greater Southern Alameda (2015 information hasn’t been announced)
- Marin/Sonoma (2015 information hasn’t been announced)
- Napa-Solano (2015 information hasn’t been announced)
- Roseville (Application due March 23, 2015–mandatory letters of interest were due in early February)
- Sacramento (Applicants who submitted required letters of intent due earlier in the year will be notified March 5th, 2015 if they are invited to submit a full proposal)
- San Francisco (Next solicitation is scheduled for Fall 2015)
- South Bay/San Jose/Santa Clara (Letters of Interest are due February 27th, 2015, Full applications due April 17th, 2015.)
- San Mateo (Applications due March 13th, 2015)
- South Sacramento (Applicants who submitted required letters of intent due earlier in the year will be notified March 4th, 2015 if they are invited to submit a full proposal)
Grant Opportunity: 2015 Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Grants (IL, MT, NM, OK, TX)
The Health Care Service Corporation is offering Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Grants in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Organizations that share the goal of improving the health and wellness of children and their families through nutrition, physical activity, disease prevention and management, or supporting safe environments, are invited to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for organizations in these 5 states.
To apply, organizations must have a 501(c)(3) designation. If your organization has similar tax-exempt status and is interested in applying, the Foundation states, “Submit your tax status documentation with your funding request and we will review and determine if we are able to consider based upon the documentation you provide.”
There are no specific amounts listed for awards. Applicants should present responsible budgets that can reasonably support the projects proposed.
You can view past winners and projects on the Health Care Service Corporation grants page.
Grants will be accepted during the following periods in each eligible state:
Illinois –March 2 – March 30, 2015
Montana – April 1 – May 31, 2015
New Mexico – August 3 – September 9, 2015
Oklahoma – June 1 – September 11, 2015
Texas – March 16 – April 17, 2015
For more information and to access applications, visit the Health Care Service Corporation grants page.
Grant Opportunity: The Wellmark Foundation (Iowa and South Dakota)
The Wellmark Foundation is offering two grant programs in 2015, Healthy Communities Small Grant Program and Matching Assets To Community Health (MATCH) Grant Program. The program supports nonprofit organizations or community groups in Iowa and South Dakota that develop, implement and enhance local wellness and prevention projects with a focus on long-term sustainability.
Applications for the Healthy Communities Small Grant Program must be received by Monday, February 23rd, 2015. Grants are being offered for projects that address community-based wellness and prevention with a focus on access to nutritious foods and safe places to be active. Applicants may request up to $25,000. For complete details see the Healthy Communities PDF here.
A letter of interest for the MATCH grant program is due by Friday, May 15, 2015. The MATCH grant program supports projects that promote active living and built environments and increase access to and consumption of nutritious foods. Applicants must request up to $75,000 but need to offer matching funds and are encouraged to do so by leveraging local partners and/or sponsors. The most competitive applications will offer a dollar-for-dollar (or greater) match. For complete details see the MATCH grant program PDF here.
Interested in applying for the MATCH grant but need assistance determining where the matching funds will come from? Contact us to discuss your options, including but not limited to applying to other funders who may be willing to provide you with a matching grant!
Grant Opportunity: Rochester Women’s Giving Circle (Rochester, NY)
The following grant opportunity is specifically for organizations located near Rochester, NY.
The Rochester Women’s Giving Circle (RWGC) is currently accepting proposals for its 2015 grant cycle from organizations that support area women and girls on the journey to economic self-sufficiency. Awards range from $5,000 to $25,000 and applications are due March 2, 2015. The RWGC seeks programs that provide the following: Education and training, Money management and financial literacy skills, Life skills and job-readiness skills, Leadership opportunities for women and girls, Mentoring programs for girls, Innovative programs, Inter-generational programs, and Programs that put women to work.
To access the application and get more details on the program visit the Rochester Area Community Foundation website.
Featured Grant Opportunities: Finish Line Youth Foundation
Many people are familiar with Finish Line as a store for athletic gear and all kinds of cool footwear, but did you know they offer multiple different grant opportunities? With a goal of “supporting the communities where our customers and employees work and play” the Finish Line Youth Foundation backs up this motto with grant funding.
The FLYF offers three types of grants:
Regular Grants – These grants go target youth athletic programs as well as established camps with an emphasis on sports and active lifestyle.
Founder’s Grants – Also known as emergency fund grants, these grants are targeted toward organizations who are experiencing unforeseen circumstances that may prohibit the organization from providing current services. Awards are made in the amount of $5,000 to $25,000.
Legacy Grants – These grants are targeted toward organizations in need of improvements and/or renovations to existing buildings, facilities, or grounds as well as organizations in need of new facilities. Awards are made in the amount of $10,000 to $75,000.
The Board of Directors meets one month after each quarter to review qualified grant applications. A schedule of the 2014 grant cycle can be found at the FLYF review page.
If you are interested in the program and would like more information as well as finding out about your eligibility, visit the FLYF page where you can take an online eligibility quiz, see success stories, and find out exactly what interest areas and guidelines the Finish Line Youth Foundation has for funding.
Featured Grant Opportunity: Captain Planet Foundation Ecotech Grant Program
The Captain Planet Foundation is offering a competitive grant program in partnership with the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. Awards are made for the purpose of engaging children in inquiry-based projects in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) that use innovation, biomimicry / nature-based design, or new uses for technology to address environmental problems in their communities.
Award: (16) $2500 grants.
Who Can Apply? Schools or non-profit organizations.
When is the Deadline? Applications opened January 15, 2014 and will be accepted through May 31st, 2014. Awards are for projects to be conducted in the Summer and/or Fall of 2014.
Something Cool or Unique About This Opportunity: Considering it is the Captain Planet Foundation, everything about this grant is cool. Check out some of the examples of Ecotech projects previously funded on the Captain Planet Foundation page.
Where Can I get More Information? Get full information at CaptainPlanetFoundation.org and grant guidelines here:
http://captainplanetfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/CPF-Guidelines-EcoTech-GrantsFINAL.pdf
Featured Grant Opportunity: General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids
General Mills offers a grant funding program, Champions for Healthy Kids, that focuses on promoting healthy nutrition and fitness for America’s youth.
We’re including some basic information on the grant below. For complete details, be sure to visit the General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Grant webpage.
Program Overview: Projects offering physical activity and nutrition education to youth ages 2-18 that involve a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) can be funded.
Award: 50 total grants of $20,000 each will be awarded. This is double the $10,000 award amount they offered annually for over 10 years!
Who Can Apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, schools, or units of government to be eligible to receive funding. In 2014, your Dietitian must be the official applicant. That person must agree to submit the application on behalf of your organization.
When is the Deadline? March 14th, 2014.
Something Cool or Unique About This Opportunity: This year the funder has included an optional proposal design self-assessment as part of the online application. While use is not required, once you have your project plan details in mind, you can use this tool to determine plan strengths and weaknesses and improve upon your design prior to application submission! Make good use of this valuable tool!
Where Can I Get More Information? Access the application here, and find FAQs put together by General Mills about the grant program here.
