PE & Health

SPARKpower grants

SPARKpower” grants (valued at $10,000 each) are available for California public elementary schools to implement a SPARK After School, K-2 Physical Education, or 3-6 Physical Education program.

• SPARK Premium Program of choice (2 full-days of on-site, “hands on” training for up to 30 staff)
• SPARK Curriculum and Instructional Materials
• SPARK Workshop Equipment Kit
• 1-Year Membership to SPARKfamily.org (for each teacher)
• Extensive Follow-Up Support

General Mills Foundation – Online applications
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 the General Mills Foundation awards 50 grants of $10,000 each to community-based groups, including schools and school districts, which develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle.

ING Run For Something Better (ING RFSB)
Purpose: With the goal to empower school age children nationwide with the means to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, ING Run For Something Better (ING RFSB), in partnership with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), has developed a school-based running program. In addition to fighting childhood obesity, research shows that physical activity improves self esteem, school performance and overall well being.

Keep Gym in School: Physical Education Program Grant 2009 – 2010
Purpose: To improve Physical Education programs and to raise awareness for the important role that PE plays in the lives of our nation’s children, NFL Network is providing ten $1,000 grants to middle schools across the country. Creating and improving fitness programs, purchasing equipment and helping with needed facility improvements, NFL Network’s Keep Gym in School will provide ten in-need middle schools with the resources they need to deliver quality Physical Education to their students.

Lowe’s Charitable & Educational Foundation – Grants for Education and Communities (national)
Deadline: Ongoing
Funding supports public education projects as well as community improvement projects. Eligible public education projects include: construction and trades related education initiatives; clean-up, landscaping and painting projects; playground enhancements; and minor repair/renovation of public school buildings. Community involvement projects must fall within the following focus areas: park and neighborhood beautification and enhancements (flowers, trees, fresh paint, etc.); building repair/renovation and landscaping enhancements of facilities serving the community; community garden, park, or playground projects; community clean-up initiatives; and outdoor learning environments such as educational gardening programs.

Bowerman Track Renovation Program
The Bowerman Track Renovation Program, administered by Nike’s Corporate Responsibility Department, provides matching cash grants to community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or construct running tracks anywhere in the world. Matching grants of up to $50,000 are provided to nonprofit organizations, NGOs, government agencies, schools, and school districts. Requests are reviewed quarterly, and will be accepted on an ongoing basis through May 31, 2009. Application guidelines may be downloaded from the website listed above.

Finish Line Youth Foundation: Grants Program
Finish Line Youth Foundation Grants fund organizations that provide opportunities for youth participation in athletic programs promoting an active lifestyle and team-building skills, and established camps that emphasize sports and an active lifestyle, especially those serving disadvantaged and special-needs kids. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: 501c(3) organizations that serve youth 18 years and younger. Deadline: June 30, 2010.
http://www.finishline.com/store/youthfoundation/youthfoundation.jsp