2026 Fit for Kids Community Grants
Funding Amount
$500 - $10,000
Deadline
April 17, 2026
9 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
2026 Fit for Kids Community Grants
Funder: Making Kane County Fit for Kids
Overview: Making Kane County Fit for Kids invites community organizations to apply for funds to support projects that focus on active living and healthy eating among children in Kane County.
- Geographic scope: Kane County, Illinois
- Eligible applicants: Non-profit organizations, schools, and units of local government located within Kane County
- Funding not available to: Individuals
Eligibility
- Award range: $500 - $10,000 per project
- Average award: ~$5,000
- Total funding available: Over $800,000 has been provided to date for more than 110 implementation projects
Funding Details
- Environmental and systems changes that lead to increased physical activity and healthy eating
- Implementation of strategies described in the Fit Kids Plan
- Projects serving high-risk or at-risk populations, including low-income and racial/ethnic minority populations
Focus Areas
- All projects must include data collection and project impact evaluation
- Stewardship report required including: demographic data of target population, participation numbers (if appropriate), outcome data, and photographs
- Organization's governing board must have reviewed and formally endorsed or adopted the Fit Kids 2020 Plan (or must do so within first three months of project period)
- Projects must demonstrate system and policy changes
Project Requirements
- Contribution to Fit Kids 2020 Plan priorities
- Project readiness and ability to proceed without obstacles
- Evidence of site control, appropriate zoning
- Matching funds and leverage of other funding sources
- Community impact and benefit to at-risk populations
- Sustainability and lasting change
Review Criteria
- Installation of bike racks to support active transportation
- Community gardens to increase engagement and access to healthy food
- Kitchen equipment for healthy eating and cooking education
- Street signage and pedestrian timers for safe active transportation
- Playground equipment for physical activity
- Heart rate monitors for physical education
- Recess games and equipment
- Bike repair stations
Example Funded Projects
Contact
For assistance: Karin Podolski Email: karinpodolski@gmail.comHow to Apply
Application Process
1. Download and complete the application form using the online form provided
2. Required documents to submit:
- Completed application form with project goals grid and questionnaire
- Project budget (itemized with all project expenses and funding sources, indicating status of each)
- Project timeline (schedule with key target completion dates)
- Supporting documents as applicable
3. Application form sections:
- Project information (name, location, applicant details)
- Contact information (name, title, phone, fax, email)
- Project funding (total cost, funds from other sources, amount requested)
4. Project Goals Grid:
- Provide general statement explaining problem/opportunity
- Identify target population
- List project goals with:
- Methods/processes to reach each goal
- How you will know you met the goal (measures and data collected)
5. Narrative Questions:
- Provide detailed description of project/program, including target population and geographic area served
- Describe applicant's experience administering similar projects/programs and qualifications of personnel
- Explain if project is collaborative; if so, describe other entities involved
- Briefly describe organization and its history (include website/Facebook if applicable)
6. Applicant Certification:
- Organization must have formally endorsed Fit Kids 2020 Plan, OR agree to do so by deadline
- Certify you have read and understand grant guidelines
- Certify all information is true and complete
- Understand that false information may result in disqualification
- Agree not to discriminate based on protected characteristics
- Digitally sign the application
7. Submission:
- Submit electronically using the online form
- Include all required supporting documents
- Ensure all materials are properly completed
- Applications due: Friday, April 17, 2026 by 4:30 PM
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