Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention Grants for Nonprofits

Obesity is a disease with a massive prevalence across America, easily classifiable as an epidemic. Obesity brings a wide range of health issues with it, and also increases vulnerability to many other diseases and conditions. It is because of this that there are many nonprofits who have made tackling obesity their main mission. 

These nonprofits are only able to pursue that mission because of the funding provided by obesity grants. These grants allow nonprofits to pursue a wide range of programs and initiatives. These could include nutritional education programs, school-based promotions of active and healthy habits, public awareness campaigns and policy advocacy initiatives. 

There are many organizations that can provide grants of these types. These traditionally included federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are also many state and local health departments that may give obesity grants, along with community and private foundations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 

When drafting an obesity grant proposal it's essential that you use data to clearly demonstrate the impact obesity is having on your relevant community. This could include statistics on the prevalence of obesity, or its economic impacts in your region. Good places to start reaching out for this data could include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state health department reports and local community surveys.

If you need further guidance on writing award-winning grant proposals, make sure to check out our full overview of the topic. You can also start browsing an excellent selection of obesity grants right here, all open and ready for applications.