The Nebraska Department of Roads
Safe Routes Program
The Nebraska Department of Roads Safe Routes Program is again announcing the availability of funds for projects that encourage and better enable children of Nebraska to walk and bike safely to school. Schools, state, local, and non-profit organizations may apply by completing an intent-to-apply form. For more information, contact Kelly Morgan, Safe Routes Nebraska Program Coordinator at (402) 476-7331 or kmorgan@sinclairhille.com.
The Bowerman Track Renovation Program provides matching cash grants to community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or construct running tracks. The program distributes approximately $200,000 in matching grants each year. This 10 year, $2 million program, administered by Nike's Community Affairs department, provides matching funds of up to $50,000 to youth-oriented nonprofit organizations anywhere in the world.
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association designed to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball. Grants are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations involved in youth baseball programs are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry. Selected applicants are then invited to submit a full application. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis.
Grants.gov is the federal government's online application system. It provides one central portal where organizations and individuals can electronically find and apply for more than $400 billion in federal grants. Grants.gov is the access point for more than 1,000 grant programs offered by the 26 federal agencies that make grants.
2008 ADA/DC of Nebraska Milk Vending Grants ($1,500)
Milk is a powerful source of calcium and other essential nutrients which make it a healthful alternative to offer to your students in your schools vending machines. By placing a milk vending machine at your school, you will allow your students to make healthier beverage choices and improve their nutrient intake at a time when the majority of youth fail to meet the recommendations of the USDA's Food Pyramid and fall short of meeting recommendations for key nutrients such as calcium.
The American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of Nebraska will award up to ten (10) $1,500 milk vending grants during the 2008 calendar year. The grants are open to any high school in the state of Nebraska.
Mark your calendars!! The 2009 Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids Summit will be held on April 16, 2009 at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln. More details coming soon.
NEAFHK Receives
Partnership Award
Jessye Goertz (Right), accepts the Partnership Award on behalf of Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids. Presenting the award from the Family and Consumer Science Teachers of Nebraska is Virginia Whidden.
2008 Summit: Attendance Reaches 250
On April 15th 250 people attended the Nebraska Action For Healthy Kids 2008 Summit titled "Moving Forward With School Wellness". During the event schools and districts were awarded for addressing the epidemic of overweight, undernourished and sedentary youth through collaborative, innovative, and evidence-based strategies.
Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge is a year-long program that challenges America’s youth, their families and schools to incorporate healthy food choices and physical activity into their daily lives. A series of four theme-based challenges spaced throughout the school year promotes, engages and recognize students for their efforts to make better food choices and move more.
Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids is dedicated to addressing the epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished youth in Nebraska by focusing on changes in schools to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. Learn how you can help.
