Chatham County Partnership for Children, with funding from the annual Reindeer Run 5K, is pleased to offer grants to promote physical activity in Chatham County for children and/or adults. Projects may be located in schools, child care facilities, public areas, parks, churches, community centers, or worksites. Priority will be given innovative projects that promote healthy physical activity for underserved groups. Previous grantees are eligible.
Eligible Applicants | Schools, child care facilities, churches, businesses, public agencies, and nonprofit agencies that provide or intend to provide physical activity opportunities to children and/or adults |
Application |
Physical Activity Grant Announcement and Application |
Applications Due | May 6, 2022 |
Awards Announcement | June 2022 |
Grant Amount | A total of $10,000 is available for grants to 3-5 projects |
Funds Disbursed | July 2022 |
Project Completion & Report Due | November 30, 2022 with 5 photos |
Questions? | Contact Jerry Lux, Race Director, at racedirector@chathamkids.org |
Examples of past projects | · Sports and dance equipment for school age children in child care
· Rebuilding of trail bridges on public trail · Paved tricycle track for preschool classroom · Swim lessons for children in foster care · Upgrade of church walking trail open to the community |
We are also looking to add to our Reindeer Run Planning Committee. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact Jerry at racedirector@chathamkids.org