Grant Name: Fuel Up to Play 60
Funding Organization: National Dairy Council And The National Football League
Grant Cycle: December 1, February 1, June 1
Phone: (800) 752-4337
Website: www.fueluptoplay60.com
Eligibility: Any public or private K-12 school in the USA.
Schools applying for Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 must:
Be enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 for the 2011-12 school year (if your school is not enrolled, enroll here)
Participate in the National School Lunch Program
Complete and submit an online Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 application form (download a PDF of the application form here)
Complete the School Wellness Investigation (schools may work on the funding application before completing the School Wellness Investigation, but before the funding application may be submitted, the School Wellness Investigation must be completed and submitted online)
Have support and involvement from the school principal, school nutrition professional, lead physical education teacher and the school’s Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisor
Be enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 for the 2011-12 school year (if your school is not enrolled, enroll here)
Participate in the National School Lunch Program
Complete and submit an online Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 application form (download a PDF of the application form here)
Complete the School Wellness Investigation (schools may work on the funding application before completing the School Wellness Investigation, but before the funding application may be submitted, the School Wellness Investigation must be completed and submitted online)
Have support and involvement from the school principal, school nutrition professional, lead physical education teacher and the school’s Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Advisor
How to Apply: Apply online
Application Materials: Before you complete the downloadable application worksheet, you’ll find it helpful to identity existing resources and pinpoint areas where Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 might help fill the gaps.
Identify existing resources.
What resources does your school already have that you can use for free? You might be surprised at the valuable resources that are available for the asking – meeting and event space, computer access and communication methods (e.g., school announcements, newsletters, newspapers and websites). Be sure to ask your principal or school administration if there are any additional resources you can use.
How can your school nutrition staff help? If these staff members are not already part of your team, introduce yourself and the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Find out how you can work together to make the program a success. Remember that these folks are very knowledgeable about nutrition and that they can serve a variety of roles in the program, from helping to plan the Healthy Eating Plays to speaking to students, families and community members.
Pinpoint areas where Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 might help fill the gaps.
What will you do to spread the word about your activities, and how much will that cost? Will you have to pay for printing and copying? Will you need to buy paper or posterboard? Find out whether any areas in your school or community have materials that can be recycled and used for your purposes.
Can you find adults to volunteer to work with you and your students – or will you need to pay for some of that time? People in your school and community really do care about being healthy. Find out if there are people who can volunteer their time. Visit Who Can Help and How for resources that can help you identify and recruit volunteers. The experience of helping you with this program may be just what some people are looking for – but sometimes you’ll need to pay for someone’s time.
What equipment will you need? Will you borrow it or purchase it?As you work out the details of your plan, think about any equipment you’ll need. Is it equipment you’ll use over and over again (like a milk cooler or a football)? Or is it equipment that will get used up and need to be repurchased (like paper cups and napkins)? Can you get someone in your community to donate the materials you need – or will you need to purchase the equipment?
Do you need to reward students for participation? A pat on the back is nice, but some situations require a little something more. As you consider whether you’ll need to provide awards or giveaways as part of your program, make sure they are tied to very specific outcomes. Awards or giveaways should drive actions, not simply be something nice to have.
How will you know it’s working? No matter what your team is working on, it’s important to measure change so that you know if your program is working. We want you to have something to celebrate at the end of the school year! Think about ways to track your team’s progress – surveys, polls or other data collection can be useful ways to assess the changes you’ve made. Will you need to pay someone to help you gather or analyze this information?
Identify existing resources.
What resources does your school already have that you can use for free? You might be surprised at the valuable resources that are available for the asking – meeting and event space, computer access and communication methods (e.g., school announcements, newsletters, newspapers and websites). Be sure to ask your principal or school administration if there are any additional resources you can use.
How can your school nutrition staff help? If these staff members are not already part of your team, introduce yourself and the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Find out how you can work together to make the program a success. Remember that these folks are very knowledgeable about nutrition and that they can serve a variety of roles in the program, from helping to plan the Healthy Eating Plays to speaking to students, families and community members.
Pinpoint areas where Funds for Fuel Up to Play 60 might help fill the gaps.
What will you do to spread the word about your activities, and how much will that cost? Will you have to pay for printing and copying? Will you need to buy paper or posterboard? Find out whether any areas in your school or community have materials that can be recycled and used for your purposes.
Can you find adults to volunteer to work with you and your students – or will you need to pay for some of that time? People in your school and community really do care about being healthy. Find out if there are people who can volunteer their time. Visit Who Can Help and How for resources that can help you identify and recruit volunteers. The experience of helping you with this program may be just what some people are looking for – but sometimes you’ll need to pay for someone’s time.
What equipment will you need? Will you borrow it or purchase it?As you work out the details of your plan, think about any equipment you’ll need. Is it equipment you’ll use over and over again (like a milk cooler or a football)? Or is it equipment that will get used up and need to be repurchased (like paper cups and napkins)? Can you get someone in your community to donate the materials you need – or will you need to purchase the equipment?
Do you need to reward students for participation? A pat on the back is nice, but some situations require a little something more. As you consider whether you’ll need to provide awards or giveaways as part of your program, make sure they are tied to very specific outcomes. Awards or giveaways should drive actions, not simply be something nice to have.
How will you know it’s working? No matter what your team is working on, it’s important to measure change so that you know if your program is working. We want you to have something to celebrate at the end of the school year! Think about ways to track your team’s progress – surveys, polls or other data collection can be useful ways to assess the changes you’ve made. Will you need to pay someone to help you gather or analyze this information?
Background: The Competitive Funding Initiative Provides Money To Help Schools Jumpstart And Sustain Healthy Nutrition And Physical Activity Improvements. Any U.S. School Can Enroll In The Free Program And Thus Be Eligible To Apply For Up To $4,000 To Help Increase Access To And Consumption Of Nutrient-rich Foods And Participation In Physical Activity Opportunities For Students.
The Funds Can Be Used For A Variety Of Activities And Tools, From Resources That Help Enhance Students’ Healthy Eating (such As Foodservice Equipment And Nutrition Education Materials) To Items That Help Schools Address Students’ Physical Activity Needs (such As Exercise Equipment And Student And Staff Incentives).
The Funds Can Be Used For A Variety Of Activities And Tools, From Resources That Help Enhance Students’ Healthy Eating (such As Foodservice Equipment And Nutrition Education Materials) To Items That Help Schools Address Students’ Physical Activity Needs (such As Exercise Equipment And Student And Staff Incentives).
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