Champions for Healthy Kids Program

Champions for Healthy Kids Program Online application due March 14, 2014  Each year since the inception of the Champions for Healthy Kids program, the General Mills Foundation has awarded 50 grants of $10,000 each to community-based groups such as: health departments, govenment agencies, schools and Native American tribes that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle. Eligibility requirements include: • Organizations must have a current 501(c)(3) Public Charity status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), be a school or a unit of government. • Programs should be focused towards youth ages 2-18. • Program must incorporate physical education and nutrition education. • A registered dietician or registered dietetic technician must oversee the delivery of the nutrition education.

Source: ScanGrants feed - February 17, 2014 Category: Research Authors: General Mills Foundation Source Type: funding