We wanted to let you know about a few exciting mini-grant opportunities for North Carolina faith communities. Consider applying for these funds to improve the policies, practices and environments in your faith community to promote healthy eating and physical activity.
Voices into Action Southeast Raleigh Mini-Grants
Voices into Action: The Families, Food and Health Project is a project out of NC State University, NC A&T State University and NC Cooperative Extension that partners with communities in Harnett, Lee and Wake counties to promote access to healthy foods and places to be active. They have mini-grant funds available for Southeast Raleigh organizations and projects, ranging from $100 – $2000. Applications are due July 15, 2013. Find out more on their website or attend an information session on June 13 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Neighbor2Neighbor (1200 S. Blount St. Raleigh, NC).
Voices into Action Lee County Mini-Grants
Voices into Action: The Families, Food and Health Project is a project out of NC State University, NC A&T State University and NC Cooperative Extension that partners with communities in Harnett, Lee and Wake counties to promote access to healthy foods and places to be active. They have mini-grant funds available for Lee County organizations, ranging from $100 – $2000. Applications are due by May 31st. Find out more information online, or attend an information session on April 22nd from 6-8pm at the Lee County Health Department (106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford, NC – Wicker Conference Room).
NC Council of Churches Partners in Health and Wholeness
Congregations that complete the certification process to become Partners in Health and Wholeness faith communities are eligible to apply for PHW mini-grants, depending on their certification level. PHW certifications are offered on an annual basis, from January 1 to December 31. You can apply at any time during the calendar year. When applying for certification, you will be asked to report on activities that your congregation has completed during the past 12 months. The mini-grants are available as long as the funds last, so apply soon!
Let’s Move Active Schools
Does your faith community have a school affiliated with it OR do you partner with local schools to promote healthy foods and physical activity? If so, consider becoming a Let’s Move Active School by signing up online. Small grants are available for Active Schools. Learn more here.
Have you taken advantage of these or other grant opportunities to support good nutrition and physical activity in your community of faith? If so, let us know by leaving a comment here or on our Facebook page.
