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Priority Health Fitness Courts® Grant Program

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PLANS

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Overview

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

    • Contact: National Fitness Campaign at www.nationalfitnesscampaign.com/michigan

    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).

    How to Apply

    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.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    recreationwellnessobesity-preventioncommunity-centers

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