Fuel Up to Play 60 Grants for schools

Fuel Up to Play 60 Grants award funding to schools to start or maintain a healthy nutrition and physical activity program.

Programs should be designed to increase:

    * Student awareness of the importance of healthy eating and increased physical activity

    * Student access to and consumption of nutrient-rich foods, including low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains

    * Student opportunities for and participation in physical activity in school

    * Sustainable changes in making schools healthier

Eligibility: Schools must enroll in Fuel Up to Play 60 for the 2012-2013 year and participate in the National School Lunch Program.

Amount of funding: Up to $4,000.   Deadline: November 1, 2013 and June 4, 2013