Health and Physical Education Grants for Nonprofits

There never seems to be enough time these days to stay fit and active. This is especially true in America, where infrastructure tends to sitting in a car rather than getting out and walking around one’s community. However, good physical fitness is key to overall health. There are many nonprofits dedicated to improving physical education across the nation, especially building good physical education habits among children. 

These nonprofits are only able to do what they do through the generous funding provided by health education grants. These grants can be used for a wide range of purposes - from providing extra fitness curricula for students and their fitness educators, to allowing communities and schools to get the best in exercise equipment. 

There are many entities that provide grants in this space. Traditionally, federal or state agencies like the U.S. Department of Education are involved in this sort of grant-giving. You can also find grants from local government programs or community foundations, as well as private foundations such as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 

 When preparing a health education grant proposal, it’s essential to use robust data to back up the case that there is a deficiency in physical education that your nonprofit is uniquely suited to address. You can start looking for this statistics from sources such as the CDC, local health department reports or school district assessments. 

If you need further pointers on writing excellent health education grants, make sure to check out our full overview on the topic. You can also browse an excellent selection of health education grants right here, all accepting applications.