GRANTS

by Janet Shepard, Director

Active play, healthy meals and reducing childhood obesity seems to be the theme for available grants this month. Parent involvement is an important component of all of these efforts. You might even look for a parent volunteer with grant writing experience.

On the Action for Healthy Kids website you will find two opportunities. One is for funding for an expanded breakfast program. As pointed out on the website a good breakfast program can positively impact student attendance, behavior and performance. Schools can enter to win a visit from an NFL player and a $10,000 grant by following the contest rules on the website. A similar grant opportunity is available through KaBoom, a non-profit working to bring play back into the lives of children.

Lowe’s is now accepting application in their Toolbox for Education grant program. Applications are due no later than October 15, but may close earlier if the maximum number of applications is received prior to the 15th.

Any time you can include PPP in your applications, we are grateful. You could include the cost of our resource materials, training, coaching, professional development and more. We are also open to new ideas you might have for us.