Evidence and Practice-based Nutrition

Education
The Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch (NEOPB) provides statewide direction on
targeted nutrition education and obesity prevention strategies designed to:
Increase access and consumption of healthier foods;
Decrease consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages and increase consumption of water;
Increase physical activity opportunities throughout the day.
These evidence and practice-based campaigns and programs conduct culturally relevant and ageappropriate interventions to reach low-income families where they live, work, learn, shop, and worship.

Model SNAP-Ed Social Marketing Initiatives

Many of the campaigns and programs created by the California Department of Public Health Are
featured in the USDA SNAP-Ed Obesity Prevention Toolkit for States. This toolkit is a compilation of
successful pilot and proven community and school interventions that have approval for implementation
with SNAP-Ed funds.
African-American Campaign, paired with Body & Soul
California Fit Business Kit (Worksite Program)
Children's Power Play! Campaign

Communities of Excellence in Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention (CX3)

Latino Campaign, with Toolbox for Community Educators
Retail Program
Rethink Your Drink Campaign
Youth Participatory Action Research Projects (YPAR)

Contact Us
For more information, please contact NEOPB at (916) 449-5400

OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNTIES

View the links below for other funding opportunities that may be of interest to your organization. We will
continue to add new information as it becomes available, so please check back often.

COMMUNITY HEALTH
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Childhood Obesity Rapid Response Fund
Deadline: Rolling process, no deadline
Award: $5,000-$75,000
For more information visit:
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Eligibility-for-Funding-Intake-Form_UCM_433237_Form.jsp
THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT GRANTS
Building Healthy Communities
Deadline: Ongoing
Award: Varies
For more information visit:
http://www.calendow.org/grant_guide/
CALIFORNIA RELEAF
Creating and sustaining healthy communities
Award: Varies
For more information visit:
http://californiareleaf.org/programs/grants
CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION
Grant Opportunities
Deadline: Varies
Award: $5,000-$200,000
For more information visit:
http://www.calwellness.org/
CONAGRA FOODS FOUNDATION
Community Impact Grant Opportunities
Deadline: Varies
Award: Between $10,000-$100,000
For Information visit:
http://www.conagrafoodsfoundation.org/help-conagra-foods-foundation/conagra-foods-foundationgrants.jsp
HEALTH AND WELLNESS GRANTS
The Rite Aid Foundation
Deadline: July 15, October 15, January 15 and April 15
Award: Varies
For more information visist:
https://www.riteaid.com/about-us/community-service/rite-aid-foundation

Revised 12.16.13

HEALTH PARTNERSHIP GRANTS

Health Trust
Deadline: January 20, 2014
Award: $25,000-$100,000
For more information visit:
http://www.healthtrust.org/grants/healthpartnerships.php
KAISER PERMANENTE COMMUNITY BENEFIT GRANTS PROGRAM
Funding priorities include community health initiatives that promote healthy eating and active living
Deadline: Please check funder website for current deadlines
Award: Award amounts vary
For more information visit:
http://community.kp.org/medical-center-grants
KAISER PERMANENTE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTS PROGRAM
Deadline: Rolling
Award: Varies
For more information visit:
http://community.kp.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant
KRESGE FOUNDATION
Community Health Partnerships
Healthy Environments
Deadline: Ongoing
Award: See website
For more information visit:
http://www.kresge.org/programs/health
METLIFE FOUNDATION
Healthy Habits
Deadline: Rolling
Award: Award amounts vary
For more information visit:
http://www.metlife.com/about/corporate-profile/citizenship/metlife-foundation/index.html
WALMART FOUNDATION
National Giving Program
Deadline: Accepts Letters of Inquiry yearlong
Award: See website
For more information visit:

http://www.walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8781.aspx Revised 12.16.13

NUTRITION
W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION
Deadline: Open yearlong
For more information visit:
http://www.wkkf.org/grants/for-grantseekers.aspx

CALIFORNIA YOUTH SPORTS GRANTS

L.A. 84 Foundation
Deadline: Open
Award: See website
For more information visit:
http://www.la84foundation.org/1gm/grant_frmst.htm
PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH FITNESS PROGRAM GRANT
Presidential Youth Fitness Program, General Mills
Deadline: April 30, 2014
Award: See website
For more information visit:
http://www.presidentialyouthfitnessprogram.org/funding/index.shtml
SAUCONY RUN FOR GOOD PROGRAM
Encourages active and healthy lifestyles in children
Deadline: Open
Award: up to $10,000
For more information visit:
http://www.sauconyrunforgood.com/how-to-apply