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Grants

image of patrons receiving a grant check Welcome to the Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant page!

We are in year two of this exciting three-year initiative. If your organization shares our goal to improve the health and wellness of children through nutrition education, physical activity, disease prevention and management, or supporting safe environments, we invite you to apply online.

In addition to aligning with one or more of our four areas of focus, the following criteria are required for review of all grant proposals:

The organization must hold a 501(c)(3) tax status
The grant must directly impact individuals in one of the following states: Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Texas
The program must be measurable and demonstrate how the goals will be met as defined in the grant proposal

Please review the following instructions and FAQs prior to starting an application.

Apply for funding in the state of Illinois.

Apply for funding in the state of New Mexico.

Apply for funding in the state of Oklahoma.

Apply for funding in the state of Texas.

Return to saved applications or view applications previously submitted

We invite you to learn about programs funded through this initiative in 2011.

If you have any questions please contact us.