How much funding does Oasis Jumpstart Program provide?

Oasis Jumpstart Program provides $9,000 - $18,000 in funding.

Oasis Jumpstart Program

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Funding Amount

$9,000 - $18,000

Deadline

May 21, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Oasis Jumpstart Program

Funder: PlantPure Communities Inc (PPC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Overview: The Oasis Jumpstart Program brings whole food, plant-based meals, science-based nutrition education, and healthy lifestyle practices to underserved neighborhoods across the country. The program is modeled on validated Jumpstarts conducted in Mebane, North Carolina that were documented in the 2015 PlantPure Nation film.

Program Details

What They Fund:

10-day intensive Jumpstart programs (some extended to 14-21 days)

Whole food, plant-based meals for participants

Biomarker testing (blood pressure, weight, blood work) before and after the program

Science-based nutrition education materials

Supplemental support services such as cooking classes, grocery shopping/label reading tours, fitness classes, and mindfulness training

Program guidance, forms, and nutrition education materials

Connection to PlantPure Communities Pod Network for ongoing support

What They Don't Fund:

PPC does not provide direct funding but will work with local groups to help identify and apply for local grants and support fundraising efforts

No funding commitment required from selected Local Partner Groups, only commitment of staff time and willingness to collaborate

Geographic Scope: National - underserved neighborhoods across the United States. Initial pilots included low-income neighborhoods in Georgia, California, Tennessee, and Arizona.

Focus Areas:

Health equity and food access in underserved communities

Chronic disease prevention and reversal (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, heart disease)

Plant-based nutrition education

Integration with faith-based groups, food banks, businesses, government entities, health systems, clinics, and local nonprofits

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:

Local nonprofit organizations

Community-based groups

PlantPure Communities Pods

Medical clinics and medical schools

Medical researchers

Faith-based organizations

Food banks

Businesses and government entities

Health systems

Key Requirements:

High confidence that at least 36-40 people are interested in participating

Ability to secure funding for program costs ($9,000-$18,000 for 36 participants)

Commitment to utilize PPC's Participant Forms and submit data to PPC

Compliance with HIPAA privacy requirements for biomarker testing

Designation of a Local Program Coordinator who understands whole food, plant-based lifestyle

Full commitment of group leadership to pilot success

Recommended (not required):

Access to free or low-cost biomarker testing

Connection with a physician or healthcare resource person

Staff with plant-based nutrition education (e.g., Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center, PCRM Food For Life program)

Local leaders/community members who can share personal wellness transformation stories

Existing local Pod or ability to create one

Cost Estimates

Gross cost for 36 participants: $9,000-$18,000
Biomarker testing alone: $3,000+ for 36 participants
Food costs variable depending on source and participant subsidy level

Program Resources Provided

PPC Participant Forms (English and Spanish)
Program Guidance documents
Nutrition Education Materials (English and Spanish):
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) template outlining roles and responsibilities
Support from PPC staff in identifying funding resources and developing fundraising strategies

Contact

Email: info@plantpurecommunities.org

Background: PlantPure Communities was founded in early 2016 by Nelson Campbell (son of T. Colin Campbell, PhD., author of The China Study). PPC's formation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit grew out of the 2015 PlantPure Nation film. Over 20 Oasis Jumpstarts have been completed as of the website date.

How to Apply

Application Process

Current Status: As of April 2022, PPC is assessing requests to conduct Oasis Jumpstart Pilots as they are received. The submission due date is May 21st for the National Open Invitation.

Two Application Pathways:

#### Pathway 1: Annual Open Invitation (Next deadline: May 21, 2026)
1. Review the Open Invitation Oasis Jumpstart Application
2. Complete the Supplemental Application Form
3. Submit all required materials by the deadline
4. PPC staff will inform applicants of selection status (anticipated within 30 days, but may vary based on volume)

#### Pathway 2: Rolling Applications (for groups with secured funding)
If your group has already secured funding and needs minimal assistance (program guidance, forms, structure, or 501(c)(3) affiliation support), you may apply outside the annual Open Invitation period.

Submit to: info@plantpurecommunities.org

Required Information for Rolling Submission:

Description of the community

Number of anticipated participants

Biomarker testing arrangement

Timeline for implementation

Amount and source of funding in hand

Required Materials for Standard Application

1. Open Invitation Oasis Jumpstart Application form 2. Supplemental Application Form 3. Documentation of: - Community description and demographics - Partnership commitments from local organizations - Funding sources and amounts - Biomarker testing arrangements - Participant recruitment strategy - Timeline and milestones - Capacity to implement (staff, leadership, resources)