Healthy Youth, Healthy Futures Washington 2011 Mini-Grant

In response to the growing need to support healthy behaviors among young people, the Healthy Youth, Healthy Futures Washington Mini-Grant offers communities an opportunity to build public will around afterschool programs while focusing on health issues relevant to their communities.  Mini-Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to groups to plan a community campaign, an event or project that focuses specifically on raising awareness among community leaders of the key role partnering with afterschool programs plays in supporting healthy behaviors in youth.

Funds are not intended for general programmatic expenses. Applications must include a partnership between a school or school district, an afterschool or youth development program, and a health entity.

You may view the RFP which has more information about the grant and its guidelines on School's Out Washington's website. Applications are due January 14, 2011. The grant period will run from March 1 through September 23, 2011. After you have viewed the RFP, you may contact Shannon Ginn Robinson, 206-323-2396, if you have any questions.