›› Grant Opportunities

The Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Grants is now available on the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky website. Since its start in 2004, the Foundation's Community Grants program has provided grants of $5,000 or less to non-profit organizations, governmental agencies and schools to develop or enhance projects in the areas of health advocacy and increasing access to health care. The deadline for receipt of proposals is October 26, 2007. Visit the Foundation's website to view/download a copy of the RFP, the proposal Cover Sheet and a sample of a past funded proposal.

›› School Wellness Grant Program

The U.S. Potato Board and the School Nutrition Foundation have teamed up to launch the School Wellness Grant Program. Ten grants of $2,500 each will be awarded to public elementary schools in the U.S. for equipment and/or educational programs that will help move children improve their overall wellness.

Deadline: April 15, 2008

Contact the U.S. Potato Board grant program directly for complete program information and application guidelines:
www.healthypotato.com/health.asp