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Physical Activity Grant Program

CHATHAM COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN

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Funding Amount

$10,000 total available

Deadline

November 14, 2026

220 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Physical Activity Grant Program

Funder: Chatham County Partnership for Children with funding from the annual Reindeer Run 5K

Overview: Grants to promote physical activity for children and/or adults in Chatham County through innovative projects.

Geographic Scope: Chatham County, North Carolina

Eligible Project Locations:

  • Schools

  • Child care facilities

  • Public areas

  • Parks

  • Churches

  • Community centers

  • Worksites

    • Award Details:

  • Total funding available: $10,000 (as of 2023; historically $4,000-$7,000)

  • Grants awarded to 3-5 projects (varies by year)

    • Funding Priorities:
    1. First Priority: Innovative, small-scale projects that promote healthy physical activity for underserved groups
    2. Second Priority: Projects that increase access to physical activity in geographically remote locations

    Eligibility:

  • Schools

  • Child care facilities

  • Churches

  • Businesses

  • Public agencies

  • Nonprofit agencies that provide or intend to provide physical activity opportunities

  • Previous grantees are eligible

    • Examples of Past Projects:

  • Purchase of physical activity equipment for child development centers

  • Rebuilding of trail bridges at public parks

  • Expansion of public trails

  • Paved walking/tricycle loops and tracks

  • Swim lessons for children in foster care

  • Church walking trails open to community

  • Sports and dance equipment for school-age children

    • Project Requirements:

  • Project completion and report due by November 30 (with at least 5 photos)

  • Funds disbursed by July/January (varies by year)

    • Contact Information:

  • Jerry Lux, Race Director: racedirector@chathamkids.org

  • Erin Suwattana, Program Director: 919-542-7449 ext. 114 or erin@chathamkids.org

  • Main office: 919-542-7449

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Obtain Application: Download Physical Activity Grant Application form
    2. Complete Form: Fill out all required sections
    3. Submit Application: Submit by deadline date
    4. Timeline:
    - Applications due: Mid-November (typically November 14-22)
    - Awards announced: December or June-July
    - Funds disbursed: By January 30 or July
    - Project completion and report due: November 30 (with 5 photos)

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Project description

  • Photos documenting project completion

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    recreationyouth-programswellnessplaygroundcommunity-centers

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