Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund
Funding Amount
Varies by year; 2022: $30,300 total distributed to 37 programs
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund
Overview: The RRCA has granted more than $325,000 to youth running programs since 2007. The Kids Run the Nation program is a gender-inclusive, multi-week, turnkey youth running program designed to meet physical activity goals outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Geographic Scope: Nationwide (US)
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Background: The Kids Run the Nation program aims to help establish locally managed youth running programs in every school and community across the U.S. Evidence from the USDA's "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" shows that bringing physical activity into schools positively impacts youth and helps combat childhood obesity.
Supporters: RRCA members, individual donors, Insurance Management Group (IMG), and K&K Insurance
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are available through RRCA.org. Specific application details and deadlines should be confirmed on the RRCA website.
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