GENYOUth Special Funding Opportunity

 

GENYOUth – a national nonprofit focused on student health and wellness – is proud to partner with the Bay Area Host Committee to provide up to $7,000 in nutrition and physical activity equipment grants to schools in your community. Our Super Schools initiative is here to help you increase access to nutritious school meals and boost student physical activity through evidence-based, easy-to-implement programs.

Each selected school will receive:

  • A nutrition equipment grant that includes a mobile Grab & Go cart, coolers, and point-of-sale system to improve meal access and participation.
  • A physical activity grant that includes an NFL FLAG-In-School Kit (courtesy of the NFL Foundation) to promote fun, inclusive fitness.

See all of the award specifications on this flyer.
Review a sample application here.

Terms and Conditions

  • To be eligible to receive grant funding, your school must:
    • be located in the state of California, and 
    • participate in the National School Lunch Program; additional consideration will be given to schools that also participate in the National School Breakfast Program.
  • Schools will be evaluated to receive equipment grants based on a variety of factors, including the strength of the program, enrollment, and Free and Reduced rate.
  • Grantees are expected to implement the service model and equipment no later than January 31, 2026.
  • All applications submitted by midnight EDT on September 30, 2025, will be reviewed, and approvals/notifications will be made in October 2025.
  • Awards are expected to be delivered in fall 2025. Once delivered, the district/school will assume ownership of the equipment and is responsible for all maintenance and future disposal, as needed.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact fundsadminoffice@mmseducation.com.