Healthy Eating Research Grants

1. Eligible Organizations - While we have supported several types of organizations, we give preference to ones that are public agencies, public charities or are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

2. Eligible Locations - The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides grants for projects in the United States and its territories.

3. Areas of Health and Health Care We Support - We support projects that advance our mission to improve the health and health care of all Americans.

We currently support projects in the following Program Areas:
    * Building Human Capital 2
    * Childhood Obesity 1
    * Health Insurance Coverage 1
    * Pioneer 2
    * Public Health 1
    * Quality/Equality 1
    * Vulnerable Populations 2

1 Supports projects through calls for proposals only
2 Supports projects through both unsolicited proposals accepted throughout the year and calls for proposals

4. Types of Projects We Fund

We aim to fund innovative projects that can have measurable impact and can create meaningful change, such as:
    * Service demonstrations
    * Gathering and monitoring of health-related statistics
    * Public education
    * Training and fellowship programs
    * Policy analysis
    * Health services research
    * Technical assistance
    * Communications activities
    * Evaluations

5. Grants Awarded from Calls for Proposals

The majority of our grants are awarded in response to calls for proposals issued throughout the year.

http://www.rwjf.org

General Mills Youth Nutrition & Fitness Grant Program

The General Mills Foundation, in partnership with the American Dietetic Association Foundation and the President's Council on Physical Fitness, developed the Champions for Healthy Kids grant program in 2002. Each year since inception, the General Mills Foundation awards 50 grants of $10,000 each to community-based groups that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle.

In addition, the General Mills Foundation sponsors up to 50,000 young people each year to participate in the President's Challenge and earn the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award for their commitment to a physically active and fit lifestyle. The Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards recognize youth ages 6 to 17 for establishing and maintaining a physically active lifestyle.

http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/champions.aspx

Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative

Grants support LEAs in the development of community-wide approaches to creating safe and drugfree schools and promoting healthy childhood development. Programs are intended to prevent violence and the illegal use of drugs and to promote safety and discipline. LEAs are required to partner with local law enforcement, public mental health, and juvenile justice agencies/entities. This program is jointly funded and administered by the departments of Education, Justice, and Health and Human Services (the appropriation amounts listed above do not include funds appropriated for the departments of Justice, and Health and Human Services).

http://www.ed.gov/programs/dvpsafeschools/applicant.html

Nutrition Grant

The American Dietetic Association Foundation, the President’s Challenge, and the General Mills Foundation are partnering to improve youth nutrition and fitness through the General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids initiative. A key component of the initiative is the Champions for Healthy Kids grants, where the General Mills Foundation will award 50 grants, $10,000 each, to not-for-profit organizations with innovative programs that help youth develop both good nutrition and fitness habits. Utilizing its resources and expertise on nutrition issues, the American Dietetic Association Foundation will play a critical role in evaluating the proposals. The President’s Challenge will provide a model program, the President’s Active Lifestyle Award, as part of the initiative. Other components of the initiative include sponsorship of the President’s Active Lifestyle Awards, developing nutrition and fitness mentoring models, and sharing best practices.

http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/cbg_grant_complete.aspx

Mini Health Grant Program

The Mini-Grant Program supports projects that promote healthy living among elementary and secondary school age youth.

Eligible program applicants may be eligible to receive up to $300.00 for initiatives that address one or more of the four primary risk factors - physical inactivity, unhealthy eating, smoking and stress - among youth aged 7 to 18 years and their families in Brant ford and the County of Brant.

http://www.healthylivingbrant.com/mini-grant-program