EnergyNow! Physical Education Grants
Deadline for Applications: November 12, 2007

The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), School Nutrition Association (SNA), and Polar Electro, Inc. are pleased to announce the EnergyNow! Grant Program. EnergyNow! is a national initiative to help combat childhood obesity by improving physical education and nutrition education capabilities and resources in public P-12 schools. A key element of the initiative is the collection of data to document the effects of physical education on children and adolescents as defined by the National Standards for Physical Education (NASPE, 2004). EnergyNow! grants will be funded by corporate contributions. As the program grows, it is anticipated that grants will be available to schools across the country. This first round of EnergyNow! grants are being funded by Polar Electro, Inc. and are available on a competitive basis to schools in the states of NewYork, New Jersey, and Connecticut that meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined in this document. Up to ten $12,000 grants will be awarded in this round.

Children in Balance Announces Request for Applications
Deadline for Letters of Intent: November 15, 2007 (required)

Children in Balance (CIB) is requesting applications from cities across the country to implement The Balance (Bringing Healthy Eating and Active Living to Children's Environments) Project - a two-year, community-based research intervention targeting 1st-3rd graders and their families. CIB will provide selected communities with training, tools, and funding that will enable them to create an environment that surrounds children with healthier eating options and opportunities for active living. Children in Balance (CIB) is an umbrella initiative of the Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University that conducts research studies and dissemination projects with a focus on sound nutrition and physical activity for children. Its mission is to reverse and prevent childhood obesity, utilizing advanced scientific research to empower individuals and communities to catalyze social change.

For a full announcement and application, go to: http://www.childreninbalance.org/.

Bikes Belong Offers Funding for Bicycle Advocacy and Facilities
Deadline for Applications: November 26, 2007

Bikes Belong is a national coalition of bicycle suppliers and retailers working together to put more people on bicycles more often. Bikes Belong welcomes grant applications from organizations and agencies within the United States that are committed to "putting more people on bicycles more often." The Bikes Belong Grants Program funds projects in two categories: 1) facilities; and 2) advocacy. For the facility category, Bikes Belong will accept applications from nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and departments at the national, state, regional, and local levels. For the advocacy category, Bikes Belong will only fund organizations whose mission is expressly related to bicycle advocacy. New organizations that are not yet legally nonprofit organizations may submit an application with the assistance of another nonprofit that has agreed to serve as fiscal agent. Bikes Belong will not fund individuals. Because of the program's limited funds, it rarely awards grants to organizations and communities that have received Bikes Belong funding within the last three years. Applicants can request up to $10,000. In very limited cases, Bikes Belong will consider amounts over $10,000. The organization awards an average of fifteen grants per year. Bikes Belong reviews applications on a quarterly cycle. Applications must be postmarked by the due date to receive consideration for the ensuing decision date. The last review date for 2007 is November 26.

Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Grants
Deadline for Applications: November 15; February 15; and April 15.

The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation provides a variety of grants to community groups and schools that meet our eligibility requirements, in order to support the growth of youth baseball and softball, as well as promote character growth in children. Please visit the title link for information about the grants and downloadable applications.

For more information visit: http://www.ripkenfoundation.org/programs/grants/

Baseball Tomorrow Fund Offers Support for Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
Deadline for Letters of Inquiry: Open

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. Projects must meet the following criteria: increase the number of youth participating in baseball and softball programs; improve the quality of youth baseball and softball programs; create new or innovative ways of expanding and improving baseball or softball programs; are able to match funds for programs; provide programs for children between the ages of 10 and 16; support existing programs that have demonstrated success in providing a quality youth baseball/softball experience; and address opportunities for minorities and women. 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.

For more information visit: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/btf_grant_application_0306.doc.