Healthy Sprouts Award
The National Gardening Association recognizes outstanding programs via the Healthy Sprouts Awards, sponsored by Gardener's Supply Company. These awards support school garden programs that use the garden to teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. To be eligible for the 2006 Healthy Sprouts Awards, your school or organization must plan to garden in 2007 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. This year we will present awards to 25 schools or organizations. Each will receive a $200 gift certificate to Gardener's Supply Company, literature and curriculum package from NGA and NGA Supporter benefits for one year.
Deadline is October 15, 2006.
Milagro Foundation Grants
The Foundation funds creative and unique programs from grass roots organizations that work with underrepresented and underprivileged children first and foremost. The grants focus on art, education and health. Priority is given to programs that can prove to make a lasting impact on children (those that work with the children for two or more years) and programs or projects that show collaboration between and among more than one agency.
The Board makes decisions on grants three times a year–February, June and October, and grants are usually between $2500 and $5000.
Hasbro Children's Grants: The Hasbro Children's Foundation will provide funding for programs that work to improve the emotional, mental, and physical health of disadvantaged children.
Applications are accepted year-round.
Allen Foundation Grants Improve Children's Health and Development
The Allen Foundation, a nutritional research grant organization, encourages schools and non-profit organizations to create nutritional education programs for children and their parents. The Allen Foundation is especially interested in programs that provide training for children and young adults to improve their health and development. The Foundation supports efforts to provide youth with the information they need to make healthy choices.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. In the past, grants have ranged from $2,000 to $1 million. For further information, please visit
www.allenfoundation.org.
ShopKo Foundation Grants for Education, Health & Wellness
The ShopKo Foundation supports nonprofits in ShopKo communities that focus on education, health and wellness. Support is provided for programs focusing on: at-risk students; people with learning disabilities; literacy programs and activities recognizing educational achievement; and activities promoting healthy lifestyles and raising awareness of health-related concerns.
Applications are due the first week of February, May, August and November each year. For application information, visit
http://www.shopko.com/corporate/community/foundation/index.jsp. To find ShopKo locations, use the drop-down box, "Find a ShopKo Store Near You." Stores are located in 14 states.
Updated 7/7/06
