Grants for Helping Youth Adopt a Balanced Diet, Phsically Active Lifestyle, Sports Programs, Camps, etc.

1.

Champions for Healthy Kids

- To develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle.
Funder: General Mills Foundation, the American Dietetic Association Foundation and the President's Council on Physical Fitness.
Eligibility: Community-based groups.
Deadline: Jan. 15.
Amount: 50 grants of $10,000.
Contact: www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/champions.aspx

2.

Finish Line Youth Foundation youth grants

- For youth athletic programs, such as community-based programs addressing active lifestyle and team-building skills; and camps, particularly those emphasizing sports and serving children who are disadvantaged or have special needs.
Funder: Finish Line Youth Foundation.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3)s.
Deadline: March 31.
Amount: From $1,000 to $5,000 each.
Contact: www.finishline.com/store/youthfoundation/guidelines.jsp.