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Funder Type
Corporate Foundation
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IT Classification
C - Funds little to no technology
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Authority
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
Summary
The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth provides funding to Healthy Communities Action Teams (HCATs) throughout Virginia to improve access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity to prevent and reduce childhood obesity in the Commonwealth of Virginia. VFHY funding provides infrastructure support to build and sustain state and local capacity to implement promising practices and activities emphasizing policy, systems, and environmental change.
HCATs are charged with addressing two areas related to impact and sustainability. They work to build community infrastructure to ensure they will have the foundation to select and implement the required changes in their localities. These activities can include board and strategic plan development as well as planning for becoming a nonprofit organization.
History of Funding
In 2020, over $2 million was awarded to 22 different organizations.
The list of awardees can be found at https://www.vfhy.org/news/intent-to-award-hcat-grants/
Additional Information
HCATs consist of a minimum of five representatives from a locality. These partners may include community organizations, schools, policy makers, local growers, physicians, businesses, health departments, faith-based organizations, cooperative extension agencies, after-school programs and others active in the call for healthier, sustainable lifestyles that prevent and reduce childhood obesity.
Members of Regional Advisory Boards consisting of community representatives review the grant applications and make funding recommendations to the VFHY Board of Trustees, which votes to fund these organizations.
Eligibility Details
Eligible applicants are those seeking to form a Healthy Community Action Team consisting of a minimum of five representatives from a locality such as community organizations, schools, policy makers, local growers, physicians, businesses, health departments, faith-based organizations, cooperative extension agencies, after-school programs and others active in the call for healthier, sustainable lifestyles that prevent and reduce childhood obesity.
Deadline Details
Applications for 2020-2022 funding are closed. Information relating to funding beginning in 2023 will be released fall of 2022.
Award Details
Funding varies based on the scope of the applicants. Grant cycles typically last three years.
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