Grants Finder

HOPSports, Inc. is committed to the fight against the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States.  
 

HOPSports recognizes that change and progress requires involvement and participation from all members of society.  From schools and community centers to children, their parents and their teachers, HOPSports engages public and private sectors, including for profit and not-for profit entities to increase wellness awareness and provide opportunity for sustainable healthy lifestyles.   
 

To achieve this end, HOPSports is vigorously committed to helping schools and community based organizations secure funding for the HOPSports Training System (HTS). Throughout the year, HOPSports identifies grant opportunities that are available at the national, state and local level that regularly provide free money to fund various wellness advancement projects. HOPSports works actively with schools and organizations to assist with planning and write grant applications.  
 

Please be sure to regularly stop by HOPSports Online at www.hopsports.com to identify the wellness grants that are currently available.  
 

HOPSports is eager to help your school or organization secure grant funding for the HTS. Please contact Michael Connors Long at (866) 762-4677 or mlong@hopsports.com.

 

HOPSports recognizes that change and progress requires involvement and participation from all members of society.  From schools and community centers to children, their parents and their teachers, HOPSports engages public and private sectors, including for profit and not-for profit entities to increase wellness awareness and provide opportunity for sustainable healthy lifestyles.  



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Grant Name Jurisdiction Eligible Applicants Award Amount Deadline
21st Century Community Learning Centers Vermont

General Eligibility:   Local educational agencies serving children with Free and Reduced Lunch rates exceeding 30%, community-based organizations; other public or private entities, including faith-based organizations, or a consortium of two or more agencies, organizations, or entities. Municipalities may also apply.  

 

 Up to $125,000 per year for up to 5 years Feb. 11, 2011
WellPoint Foundation Funding California
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Missouri
Nevada
New Hampshire
New York
Ohio
Virginia
Wisconsin

WELLPOINT FOUNDATION GIVING MISSION  


The WellPoint Foundation invests in domestic initiatives that help improve the lives of people and the health of our communities. We support fellow community investors who commit to improve access to health care, keep healthcare quality high, and drive costs associated with quality care lower. Our mission is to address preventable health concerns through strategic, charitable choices.
 
 
 
 Oct. 02, 2010
Aetna Foundation National Grants

Application process

 



The Aetna Foundation has two different processes: one for requests up to
$50,000, and one for requests over $50,000. 



 

 one for requests up to
$50,000, and one for requests over $50,000 Nov. 15, 2010
CLOROX - Grants for School Program National Grants

Any idea for a new school program or existing program in need of funding is eligible to enter Power a Bright Future. Nominations should clearly explain how the grant money would be used in one of three categories: Learn, Play and Create. 

 
Nominations in the "Learn" category can include education-focused program needs, such as supporting a recycling program at school to educate students on the importance of sustainability. 
 
Nominations in the "Play" category can include sports or exercise-focused programs in need of funding, such as physical education programs or the installation of a playground to encourage health and fitness for kids. 
 
Nominations in the "Create" category can encompass arts-focused programs, such as funding for after-school music or theater programs.
 
 $50,000 grant awarded to the School nominated by the winner Nov. 01, 2010
IMPACT Health Care (Improving Access to Health Care) Grants Program Florida

Who can apply for an IMPACT Health Care grant?

 

The Blue Foundation makes IMPACT Health Care grants to the following types of organizations:

 

  • Organizations recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • Public agencies, including state and local governments (for example, health departments). A public entity may serve as a fiscal agent for a charitable organization or be part of a coalition or consortium applying for funding.

 

Who is not eligible to apply?

 

The Blue Foundation does not consider grant requests from:

 

  • Individuals
  • Fundraising events or celebrations
  • Political or lobbying organizations
  • Fraternal, athletic or social organizations
  • Religious organizations for religious purposes
  • Type III Supporting Organizations
  • Private foundations
  • Organizations that do not directly serve Floridians
  • Organizations outside Florida
  • Organizations to finance health care services through insurance or other coverage mechanisms.

 

If you have questions about your organization's eligibility, please contact us at 1-800-477-3736, ext. 63215, or thebluefoundation@bcbsfl.com.

 

 Grants are made between $10,000 and $100,000. Sep. 10, 2010
Hearst Foundations National Grants

We know resources are tight and HOPSports is dedicated to making sure you are aware of funding opportunities that will allow you to sustain and expand your programs. This grant is not only perfect to help you obtain the HOPSports Training System (HTS) but to garner critical staffing, technology, programs and other resources. For more information, please visit our website at www.hopsports.com or contact Michael Connors Long or Colleen Connors at (866) 762-4677.
 

 First time applicants are usually awarded no more than $50,000 No specific date
Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust Illinois
Missouri

We know resources are tight and HOPSports is dedicated to making sure you are aware of funding opportunities that will allow you to sustain and expand your programs. We recently received information regarding the Ameren Corporation Charitable Trust. The Trust provides grants to non-profit organizations in Missouri and Illinois. This grant is not only perfect to help you obtain the HOPSports Training System (HTS) but to also garner critical staffing, technology, programs and other resources. For more information, please visit our website at www.hopsports.com or contact Michael Connors Long or Colleen Connors at (866) 762-4677.
 

 Open No specific date
California Department of Education California

General Eligibility: Local educational agencies, such as school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and cities, counties, or nonprofit organizations in partnership with, and with the approval of, an LEA.

 Up to $112,500 for elementary schools. Up to $150,000 for middle/junior high schools. Jun. 30, 2011
Pepsi Refresh Project National Grants

HOPSports, Inc.

and the

2010 Pepsi Refresh Project

 

 

Pepsi is giving away millions in grants each month to fund great ideas. Pepsi is looking for people, businesses and non-profits with ideas that will have a positive impact.

 

The purpose of this document is to assist you in writing your Pepsi Refresh Project grant. We have created this document to assist you in making the case for the use of HOPSports as a vehicle for meeting the needs of your program. Nothing detailed herein can substitute for a very careful reading of the Pepsi Refresh Project application instructions and the supplementary toolkit. It is important to have many people involved in the brainstorming phase of writing your grant and to collaborate with all involved parties to ensure maximum success.

 Each month, up to $1.3 million will be awarded as follows: 2 Grants at the $250,000 level ... No specific date