Healthy Choices Grant Application Deadline October 15th

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The Oliver Foundation is offering three funding opportunities for summer and school year programs that teach healthy eating habits and physical activity.

“The goal of the Oliver Foundation is to encourage children, families and communities in Texas to improve the eating and physical activity patterns of Pre-School, Elementary, Middle School and High School students.”

If your organization, agency or school is interested in implementing an innovative program to prevent childhood obesity apply for one of three grants by October 15th. In addition to funding, which ranges from  $500 to $5000, grantees will receive support and on site visits from the Oliver Foundation.

Projects are selected based on implementing the Oliver Foundations 7 Healthy Messages:

• Choose 5-A-Day servings of fruits and vegetables!
• Have more water and less sugary beverages!
• Opt for healthy snacks!
• Increase active play and decrease screen time!
• Choose 3-A-Day servings of low-fat dairy products!
• Enjoy a healthy breakfast!
• Serve a smart portion size!

The seven healthy messages create healthy environments to help pre-schoolers enter kindergarten at a healthy weight and prevent obesity and obesity related health problems.

Read more about the three funding opportunities and apply before October 15th.