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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
The Healthy Zone School Program has brought together school-based grant opportunities to enhance physical activity, nutrition, and health among youth. If you have any questions about a grant opportunity, please contact the funding organization.
NFL Player Matching Youth Football Grant
The grant funds provided by the NFL Foundation will help ensure that youth and high school football players have the proper equipment and resources they need to play the game safely. The NFL Player Matching Youth Football Grant program consists of the following two components to help non-profit youth and high school football programs make improvements to their equipment or facilities: 1) Current and former NFL players can donate funds to a non-profit youth or high school football program and the NFL Foundation will match up to $5,000 (Financial Match). OR 2) Former NFL players give the commitment of time – by serving as a registered youth or high school football coach - can apply to have their non-profit football program receive a “matching” grant of up to $8,000 (Coaching Match).
Funding: $5,000 to $8,000
Due Date: November and December
NFL PLAY 60 After-School Kickoff Grant Program
Through a partnership between NFL, NFL Network and the NRPA, local park and recreation sites may apply for the opportunity to receive funding and support to complete their afterschool physical activity/health and wellness education programs. The grant can provide new equipment, curriculum, and much more!
Due Date: Annually
The Dannon Company-Monetary Donations
Supporting improvements in and a better understanding of good nutrition and contribution to the health and well-being of people and communities. Promote healthy living, particularly programs that educate children on nutrition and/or help them to lead healthier lives through nutrition and/or physical activity.
Due Date: Rolling
Justin J. Watt Foundation
The Justin J. Watt Foundation mission is to provide after school athletic opportunities for middle school aged children. Funding to be used for uniforms; safety equipment like helmets, pads, and wrestling or cheerleading mats; balls, bats, nets, and other equipment vital to the sport; and storage equipment. Applications are reviewed quarterly (March, June, September, and December).
Due Date: Rolling
Children’s Obesity Fund
The Children's Obesity Fund seeks to educate parents and children about the rising obesity rates in America, reverse the statistics and dangerous trends, and help prevent the next generation from continuing down this alarmingly unhealthy road. The fund would like to give money and support nonprofit organizations who share the goal of eliminating the epidemic of childhood obesity.
Funding: Amount varies
Due Date: Rolling
NFL Foundation Grassroots Grant Program
The NFL Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) are now accepting applications for the NFL Foundation Grassroots Grant Program – a funding opportunity that provides non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety and accessibility of local football fields. Grants of up to $200,000 in capital improvement projects may be awarded through this grant. Note that this grant requires a 1:1 match.
Oliver Foundation: Healthy Choices Grant
The goal of the Oliver Foundation is to encourage children, families and communities in Texas to improve the eating and physical activity patterns of Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School children. Grants will be awarded to Texas non-profit organizations, agencies and schools that demonstrate the greatest need and likelihood of a sustainable impact on children's nutrition and activity levels through innovative programs.
Funding: $750 to $5,000
Due Date: April 15th, July 15th, and October 15th annually
Salad Bars to Schools
Salad Bars to Schools is a program to increase fruit and vegetable intake by funding salad bars in schools. Districts and schools participating in the National School Lunch Program are eligible to apply. For more information, visit Salad Bars to School application guidelines.
Due Date: Rolling
Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom
The grant is designed to increase breakfast participation in schools with 70% or more of students that qualify for free or reduced meals. It covers the upfront costs often associated with the startup and implementation of breakfast in the classroom and “grab n’ go” programs, such as purchasing equipment, outreach efforts to parents, program promotion, and other related expenses.
Funding: Varies based on school need
Due Date: Rolling
Lowe’s Toolbox for Education
For more than 65 years, Lowe's has supported the communities we call home. At a time when schools are struggling to support the basic needs of their students, the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation recognizes the importance of financial support.
This year LCEF is seeking ways to provide the tools to help educators and parent groups through educational challenges by providing the greatest impact, with basic necessities being the priority. Funding can be spent on technology, STEM programs, renovations, and safety improvements.
Funding: Up to $5,000
Due Date: February and September annually