Priority Health Fitness Courts® Grant Program

Funder: Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP) in partnership with Priority Health and National Fitness Campaign (NFC)

Geographic Scope: Michigan statewide

Program Goal: Expand free access to high-quality workouts by bringing outdoor Fitness Courts® to communities across Michigan. The partnership aims to build 15 more Fitness Courts® in 18 months.

Focus Areas:

• Fight obesity
• Improve quality of life
• Create equitable access to exercise
• Build outdoor wellness infrastructure in communities

What They Fund:

• Construction of outdoor Fitness Courts® in easily accessible public spaces
• Tools, education, and planning resources to build and sustain outdoor wellness culture
• Support for fitness classes through ambassador programs featuring local trainers

Eligible Applicants:

• Municipalities
• Schools
• Other organizations

Program Features:

• Fitness Courts® feature seven-minute workouts with digital coaching via free Fitness Court App
• Free fitness classes available through ambassador program with local trainers
• Grant recipients receive comprehensive support including tools, education, and planning resources

Background: Priority Health (Michigan-based health plan) and NFC launched a pilot program in Michigan in 2019 with a fitness court on Oakland University campus. NFC's initiative currently supports 150+ cities across America, including several Michigan cities (Brownstown, Roseville, Garden City, Big Rapids, Saginaw).

Application Process

Application Opening: Beginning January 2021

How to Apply:
Applications accepted through National Fitness Campaign at www.nationalfitnesscampaign.com/michigan

Required Information:
Specific application requirements and materials not detailed in source material. Applicants should visit the National Fitness Campaign Michigan webpage for complete application instructions and requirements.