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NourishEd Grant Program is an initiative from Action for Healthy Kids that provides funding to K-12 schools and nonprofits serving children to advance nutrition education and improve food access. As part of the organization's comprehensive NourishEd program, grants support school wellness initiatives designed to build lifelong healthy eating habits among students.
Action for Healthy Kids is a national nonprofit that partners with schools, families, and community organizations to create healthier learning environments. Award amounts vary; interested schools and districts are encouraged to explore the organization's menu of services and resource library while the active grant cycle is under review.
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Grants & Support | Action for Healthy Kids Resource Library Close Menu Resource Library What We Do Close Menu What We Do Family-School Partnerships We leverage family-school partnerships to build healthier communities where kids thrive. Our activities and resources will help inspire lifelong healthy habits. Our NourishEd program is a comprehensive approach to nutrition education and improved food access.
Our ConnectEd program is a comprehensive approach to social-emotional health and youth risk behavior prevention. Our EnergizEd program is a comprehensive approach to physical activity and active play. Who We Are We are a national nonprofit that brings together dedicated volunteers and partners to make schools healthier places where kids thrive.
Close Menu Who We Are We are a national nonprofit that brings together dedicated volunteers and partners to make schools healthier places where kids thrive. Meet our hard-working and dedicated staff and board members. Find out who helps us get kids healthy and ready to learn and how you can, too.
Work with us on a story or check out our latest news and press. Together with Active Schools and other powerful organizations, we create sustainable change for kids. Our network of champions and volunteers are improving kids’ lives, one story at a time.
Take Action Join the movement to help every kid be healthy, in whatever way works for you! Close Menu Take Action Join the movement to help every kid be healthy, in whatever way works for you! Take action your way—find out how to start a fundraiser for AFHK.
Learn How To Support Our Work To Get Every Kid Healthy And Ready To Learn. Support for Schools and Families From grants to guides, get helpful tools for building a healthier learning environment. District Health Planning Checklist Find Out Where Your District Stands On Child Health And Wellness From webinars to trainings and more, check out our calendar and join us for an event.
Celebrate your efforts to improve kids’ health and well-being with an event that gets families and communities involved in the fun. Providing schools and districts with the resources they need to create healthy learning environments where students thrive.
In the meantime, we encourage you to explore other ways to engage with Action for Healthy Kids and support your school or district’s health and wellness efforts: Join the National School District Wellness Coalition (NSDWC) : Connect with a network of school district leaders focused on whole child health.
Access our Menu of Services : Explore professional development, technical assistance, and resources tailored to meet your district’s needs. Utilize the AFHK Online Resource Library : Find toolkits, training, and best practices to support school wellness initiatives. Engage in the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative : Learn about our work to improve school meal quality and access.
Our Grant Impact Thanks to the generous support of our partners, Action for Healthy Kids has directed over $30 million in grant funding to 264 small and rural school districts through the Healthy Meals Incentives (HMI) Initiative, helping schools enhance meal programs and improve nutrition access for students nationwide. Since 2009, AFHK has awarded more than $9.
3 million in grants to schools and districts to advance student wellness efforts in the areas of: Nutrition education and food access Physical activity and active play Social-emotional health and risk behavior prevention Be the first to hear about new funding opportunities by signing up for our email updates. For questions, contact us at ContactUs@ActionforHealthyKids.
org Making Health a Priority and Meaning It Colonial Hills Elementary School involves students, parents, and the community in their health and wellness endeavors, which has resulted in an expansive garden, increased physical activity opportunities, and more.
Grant Funding Catalyzes Community Support for Health A diverse Maryland community is much more engaged with their local elementary school thanks to a Parents for Healthy Kids grant that has transformed nutrition opportunities at the school. A Game On grant from AFHK turned a barren rooftop into a bright and engaging space for students to get active and harvest healthy foods.
Family-School Partnerships Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative Support for Schools and Families
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-12 schools, nonprofits serving children. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NourishEd Grant Program is funded by Action for Healthy Kids. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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