A+ Fit School Program Grants

The NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its new A+ Fit School program. Apply on behalf of your school to be considered for grant funding of $7500! Applications are due by February 20, 2009.

This program will recognize school efforts to provide a healthy environment and health enhancing policies, programs and practices for all students and staff members in grades K- 12. A+ Fit School is comprised of two key components:

• School designation program that recognizes and rewards schools for their achievement in contributing to the health and well- being of students and school staff members. In addition to the designation, schools will receive a $1,000 discretionary stipend along with other communication materials.
• School grants program provides one-year grants (up to $7,500) that schools can use to support a variety of programs, projects and school policy development/implementation that help schools meet their goals of becoming an A+ Fit School.

RFP and application materials are available by clicking here. Applications are due by 5pm on February 20, 2009. ECU’s Department of Health Education and Promotion is providing technical assistance to any school interested in applying. Please contact Ellen Hanley.

Also, there will be a conference call on February 2nd from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., depending on participation. This call is meant to provide assistance with any phase of the grant process. If you would like to register, please contact Ellen Hanley.