Help America's youth tip the scales back in the right direction
Grants aiming to reverse America’s obesity epidemic are encouraging better eating and more activity. Because children eat one to two meals a day in schools--and also may purchase snacks and beverages from food carts or vending machines--schools are a core area of focus for grant makers focused on obesity prevention. However, grant makers also are aware of the benefits of community-based programs promoting active lifestyles and nutritious eating, and they target these programs as well.
Finishline Youth Foundation Grants
The Finishline Youth Foundation supports youth athletic programs. Programs, projects and scholarship funding are available; in addition, the foundation may directly provide support for equipment and small capital projects. Direct service projects are encouraged; grant recipients will be chosen on the basis of the project’s potential impact and number of lives changed, the presence of co-funding, and proximity to Finish Line stores. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000, and deadlines are September 30 and December 31.
Finish Line Youth Foundation
3308 N. Mitthoeffer Road
Indianapolis, IN 46235
317-899-1022, ext. 6799
finishline.com
MetLife Foundation Grants
The Metlife Foundation supports educational, health, civic and cultural organizations. Its health program is focused on aiding people in making informed decisions about their health, and the foundation supports efforts to promote and educate on health topics and to promote youth health and fitness. Terms of funding vary, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
800-638-5433
metlife.com
Aetna Health and Health Care Grants
Combatting obesity is one of Aetna’s three focal areas, and Aetna is particularly interested in programs that address the rising rate of obesity among adults and children. Aetna makes grants for projects that will test, apply or disseminate new practices designed to improve health. Funding amounts vary, and application processes differ, based on whether the requested amount is below or above $50,000.
Aetna Foundation
51 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT, 06156
410-691-1405
aetna-foundation.org
