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)

Focus Areas:

  • Youth running programs for K-6 grade students

  • Gender-inclusive, participation-based running education

  • Programs serving diverse student populations including those with disabilities

  • School-based and community-based youth running initiatives
  • Funding History:

  • Since 2007: Over $325,000 distributed

  • 2022: $30,300 distributed to 37 programs from 27 states serving nearly 20,000 children
  • Eligibility:

  • Youth running programs at schools and community organizations

  • Programs serving K-6 grade students

  • Organizations demonstrating commitment to gender-inclusive, participation-based running education
  • 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.

    Program Support:

  • The RRCA provides copies of the Program Guide for Teachers, Coaches, and Program Leaders

  • The RRCA provides Running Guide for Kids booklet to programs
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsyouth-sportsk-12-schoolsobesity-preventioneducation

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