Grants
New P.E. Program Coming to (California) City Schools Funded by Federal Grant
by Tracy Garcia, Staff Writer Posted: 03/02/2011 WHITTIER(, CA) – An expanded physical education program, complete with new equipment for each school and teacher training, is coming to the Whittier City School District next fall, thanks to a nearly $400,000 federal grant. The 6,600-student district was among 13 organizations in California to be awarded a Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant, which is designed to help schools expand or improve P.E. programs for K-12 students by including lessons in healthy eating habits, good nutrition and daily exercise. “We are all required, as public schools, to provide 200 minutes of instruction in...
Read MoreThe After-School Corporation
The After-School Corporation database is searchable by key words, geographical area, age levels, type of funder, purpose of funding, and eligibility. Although the organization services the New York City area, funding information is available about sources with general, national, and local appeal. Deadline: Varies Click Here to Learn How to Apply
Read MoreConAgra Foods Foundation
The ConAgra Foods Foundation seeks to partner with local organizations to implement a program or project that provides an innovative solution to address child hunger, food insecurity, or nutrition education. The Foundation targets its funding to serve children in communities where ConAgra Foods employees live and work, particularly where the company has large offices, plants, or warehouse facilities. The Foundation is also committed to partnering with not-for-profit organizations in the states identified with the greatest need, specifically where the rate among food insecure children is 20% or more (CA, DC, ID, KY, MS, NC, NM, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT). Deadline: Varies Click...
Read MoreNew P.E. Program Coming to (California) City Schools, Funded by Federal Grant
New P.E. Program Coming to (California) City Schools, Funded by Federal Grant by Tracy Garcia, Staff Writer Posted: 03/02/2011 WHITTIER(, CA) – An expanded physical education program, complete with new equipment for each school and teacher training, is coming to the Whittier City School District next fall, thanks to a nearly $400,000 federal grant. The 6,600-student district was among 13 organizations in California to be awarded a Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant, which is designed to help schools expand or improve P.E. programs for K-12 students by including lessons in healthy eating habits, good nutrition and daily exercise. “We are all...
Read MoreSalem Y Receives $5,000 Grant
by Staff Reports The Y of Salem County has received a $5,000 grant. CARNEYS POINT TWP. – Thanks to a $5,000 grant from JCPenney Afterschool, the Y of Salem County will have the opportunity to help more children participate in safe, life-enriching afterschool programs this school year. This gift is one of 287 grants being awarded by “JCPenney Afterschool to Ys” around the country. It is designed to help YMCAs provide financial assistance to students (grades kindergarten through 12th) who otherwise could not afford to participate in afterschool programs. “JCPenney is firmly committed to supporting youth-serving organizations, like the Y, that are...
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