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Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) is sponsored by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) program establishes and supports sustainable healthy communities by making it easier to practice healthy behaviors.
Grantees work in high-need communities to improve policies, practices, and environments for physical activity and nutrition in early care and education settings, as well as in schools. This program directly aligns with the focus on children's health in schools.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Grantees work within high-need communities, engaging various partners and decision-makers to execute comprehensive implementation plans in local catchment areas. Communities are eligible if 40% or more of their population is not non-Hispanic White and/or where the percent of people living in high-need block groups is above the regional mean, identified by the Area Deprivation Index. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) is funded by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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