Small service-learning grants available to youth-led projects targeting childhood obesity
Youth Service America (YSA) and UnitedHealth Group are offering $1,000 UnitedHealth HEROES grants to youth-led service-learning projects addressing childhood obesity and Virginia is among the eligible states. Educators, service-learning coordinators, students in the health professions, public health professionals, and community partners are eligible to apply for the UnitedHealth HEROES service-learning project grants. Grant recipients will receive […]
Youth Service America (YSA) and UnitedHealth Group are offering $1,000 UnitedHealth HEROES grants to youth-led service-learning projects addressing childhood obesity and Virginia is among the eligible states.
Educators, service-learning coordinators, students in the health professions, public health professionals, and community partners are eligible to apply for the UnitedHealth HEROES service-learning project grants.
Grant recipients will receive up to $1,000 in support for service-learning projects that focus on childhood obesity, engage youth ages 5-25 in the planning and implementation process, and take place during Semester of Service 2010 (MLK Day, January 18, to Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25).
If you would like to apply, complete the Eligibility Quiz at tinyurl.com/heroesquiz. If you are eligible, you will be given access the application materials.
In addition to the grants, YSA and UnitedHealth Group published “First Responders: Youth Addressing Childhood Obesity Through Service-Learning,” a project planning module that provides the necessary information for school and community educators to develop effective projects. With data, project examples, and links to additional resources, educators have the tools to connect childhood obesity to a variety of learning areas. Download the module at: tools.ysa.org.
For more information contact Nancy Stutts at 804.827.2164.
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