Health & Wellness Grants
Child Welfare Foundation Grants
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: July 15, annually
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Grants are available to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to benefit youth. Grants must have the potential of helping American children in a large geographic area (more than one state). Grants are awarded only to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. Applications are accepted from May 1 to be 3rd postmarked no later than July 15 of the current year.
Children & Youth Grants: May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Rolling (Letter of Inquiry required)
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The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust seeks to foster healthy development and future independence by increasing opportunities for children and youth. Among the programs of greatest interest to the Trust are those offering direct services to disadvantaged children and youth such as Academic enrichment and support, Mentoring and youth leadership programs, and Recreational programs and camps incorporating youth development objectives. The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust makes grants to nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. There is a two-stage application process: an online letter of inquiry (LOI) submission followed by an invited full proposal submission.
Children’s Obesity Fund
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
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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.
Finish Line Foundation Grants
Award Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Deadline: Rolling
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The Finish Line Youth Foundation 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, although the Foundation may occasionally make significant, larger grants to maximize funding impacts in its interest areas. Applicants will be accepted on a quarterly basis.
HealthierUS SCHOOL CHALLENGE: USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Award Amount: $500 – $2,000
Deadline: Rolling
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The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary certification initiative established in 2004 to recognize those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity. Monetary incentive awards are available for each HUSSC award level: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Gold Award of Distinction. Schools can submit an application at any time during the year.
Lids Foundation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
Deadline: Rolling
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With a mission to support young people in our communities, the LIDS Foundation works to engage them in sports-related activities. These activities promote active and healthy lifestyles as well as leadership and growth opportunities. The LIDS Foundation turns this belief into action primarily through offering resources, be it in the manner of time, expertise, funds, or materials, to non-profit organizations whose goals and values align with those of the LIDS Foundation.
Rite Aid Foundation
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 15, January 15, April 15
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The Rite Aid Foundation is offering funding to nonprofit organizations that focus on health and wellness in the communities in which Rite Aid operates. The Foundation accepts proposals throughout the year and the submission deadlines for our quarterly board meetings are as follows: July 15, October 15, January 15 and April 15.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fund Grant
Award Amount: $15,000 – $100,000
Deadline: Rolling
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a team of experts from across the childhood obesity movement have teamed up through the Childhood Obesity Rapid Response Fund. The mission of the fund is to make effective strategic investments in ongoing state, local, and tribal public policy campaigns in order to increase public policy impact on healthy weight and living among children. This funding is mostly targeted at passage of new public policy, however proposals for defense of existing critical policy as well as addressing policy implementation deficiencies are also eligible. Grants will be made only to non-profit organizations. A phone consultation prior to submitting a step-one application is required.