Florida Department of Education, Office of Healthy Schools
Grant Alert – October, 2012

Grant Name/Source	Scope	Eligibility	Award	Deadline	Website	
Kids Run the Nation Fund 
Road Runners Club of America	The Kids Run the Nation Fund assists running clubs, events, and schools that are interested in implementing or currently have a youth running program.	Running clubs, events, and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Elementary and middle schools that provide an organized after-school running programs are eligible as well.	Multiple awards ranging from $500-1,000 are available to select applicants.	October 31, 2012	Please contact the Road Runners Club of America for more information and to apply for this funding: http://www.rrca.org/programs/kids-run-the-nation-fund/	
Healthy Lifestyle Grant 
Fuel Up to Play 60	This grant provides funds to help schools implement a Healthy Eating Play, including a visit to a local supermarket (under the guidance of the supermarket’s registered dietitian or health and wellness professional), and a corresponding physical activity play.	Schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and/or the School Breakfast Program and have support /backing from the school principal, district school nutrition director, and school nutrition manager are eligible to apply.	Multiple grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded to select applicants.	November 16, 2012	Please contact NFL Play 60 for more information and to apply for this funding: http://school.fueluptoplay60.com/funds/healthy-lifestyle-grant.php 
	
Local Giving Program	The Wal-Mart Foundation supports programs and initiatives addressing education, workforce development, economic sustainability, and health and wellness. Health and Wellness examples include programs that support nutrition and active lifestyles, educating people of all ages about their health, preventing and managing chronic disease.	Nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, church or faith based organizations, and government entities are eligible to apply.
	Multiple awards ranging from $250-5,000 are available for select applicants.	December 1, 2012	Please contact The Walmart Foundation for more information and to apply for this funding: http://foundation.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving 	

Please be sure to check below for additional links to grants.
Links to Other Grant Resources

Florida Department of Education, Office of Healthy Schools, Grants and Funding webpage: http://www.fldoe.org/BII/CSHP/h-grants.asp
Florida Department of Education, Office of Healthy Schools, School Gardens Program funding webpage: http://www.fldoe.org/BII/CSHP/schoolgarfund.asp
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education – http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml?src=In
This site contains information on all U.S. Department of Education grants from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) – http://www.samhsa.gov/grants
This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site lists current grant funding opportunities in the areas of substance abuse and mental health services.
The SPARK Grant-Finder Tool – http://www.sparkpe.org/grants/grantfunding-resourcesA resource for locating national and state-specific grants for Physical Education, After School, Early Childhood, or Coordinated School Health Programs.
Teachers Network – http://teachersnetwork.org/grants/
Teacher’s Network is a professional development organization for teachers. This site includes information about events, grants, and fellowships for professional development.