Starting January 22nd, the Michigan Fitness Foundation will be accepting Mini Grant RFPs for the 2019-2020 school year. Any Michigan school with students represented in grades K-8 is eligible to apply for programming funds that support active transportation to and from school. Grants of $5,000 are available per school, and up to $25,000 per district. Please see our website for submission details. Proposals are due March 1st by 5:00pm.

Here are some tips when preparing your proposal:

• Ensure that your district office and finance department are aware of the proposal and the invoice requirements for the contract.
• When preparing your budget, confirm that the appropriate hours are allocated for personnel so that they have plenty of time to commit to evaluation requirements and general program demands.
• Contact our Program Coordinator Adam Jenks while planning your proposal. He will be able to answer questions and brainstorm ideas with you.
• Reach out to multiple professionals and organizations to form your SRTS committee. By including a variety of voices in your responses, you increase the likelihood of a more robust program with strong local support.

Be creative! We are always open to innovation and are interested in assisting you with coming up with the best practices for your community.

Read Mini Grant submission details…click here.