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General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Grant Program
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Program
web site |
http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/c
hampions.aspx
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| Sponsor |
General Mills Foundation |
| Deadlines |
January 15, 2010 |
| Purpose |
The goal of the General Mills Champions grants is to encourage communities in the United States to improve the eating
and physical activity patterns of young people, ages 2-20. Grants will be awarded to 501(c)(3) and 509(a) status not-for-profit
organizations and agencies working with communities that demonstrate the greatest need and likelihood of sustainable impact
on young people's nutrition and activity levels through innovative programs. |
| Eligibility |
Grants are limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) or 509(a)
status. Local organizations that work with children are encouraged to apply because programs linked to existing and ongoing community
organizations' programs are more likely to be sustainable. These may include schools, park districts, Native American tribes,
municipal organizations, YMCA's, Boys & Girls clubs, etc. In addition, grants will be awarded to programs for demonstrating significant
potential impact on youth groups that are at risk or for having an impact on large populations of youth. |
Geographic
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Nationwide |
Amount of
funding |
Fifty grants ($10,000 each) will be awarded. In addition, the General Mills Foundation sponsors up to 50,000 young people each year to participate in the President's Challenge and earn the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award for their commitment to a physically active and fit lifestyle. |
Application
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The grant guidelines and application are available on the Program web site.
Hard copy applications will not be accepted. All applications must be submitted online.
Applications Available Online: October 2009
Applications Due: January 15, 2010 (at 5:00 pm CST) |
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For more information contact:
If you have questions after reviewing the grant application form and background resources, you may contact Beth Labrador by phone at 1-800-877-1600 ext. 4821 or by email at blabrador@eatright.org Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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