Private Sponsors Physical Education Sport and
Human Performance
American College of Sports Medicine
- Sports medicine, exercise science, exercise physiology, fitness
- Student awards; research grants; leadership and diversity, specialty, and honor and
citation awards
- Membership in ACSM is required
Contact
317/637-9200
Program URL
http://www.acsm.org/
https://www.acsm.org/acsm-membership/support-acsm-foundation/grants-and-financial-support
American Heart Association
Cardiovascular disease and stroke research
Contact
800/242-8721
Program URL
http://professional.heart.org/professional/index.jsp
http://professional.heart.org/professional/ResearchPrograms/UCM_316889_Research.jsp
American Institute for Cancer Research
Funds proposals for research addressing the effects of diet, nutrition, body composition
and physical activity on cancer risk and outcomes
Contact
aicrweb@aicr.org
800/843-8114
Program URL
http://www.aicr.org/
http://www.aicr.org/research/grant/research_funded_grant_programs.html
American Physiological Society
Environmental & Exercise Section Awards
Contact
301/634-7164
Program URL
http://www.the-aps.org/Default.aspx
Association for Applied Sport Psychology
- Contributions to the science and practice of applied sport psychology
- Research, community outreach, equity and cultural diversity, seed, and regional conference
grants
- Membership in AASP is required
Contact
info@appliedsportpsych.org
317/205-9225
Program URL
http://www.appliedsportpsych.org/resources/grants/
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation
Investing in the Health and Well-being of SC Children and Families
- Supports projects that foster environments and settings that encourage healthy eating
and active lifestyles
- Supports projects that focus on the integration of mental health and adverse childhood
experiences
- Supports projects that focus on population health improvement through intentional
collaboration across multiple sectors to connect the non-health factors that influence
health
- Supports projects that address the issue of food insecurity
- Research/Special Projects
- Supports projects to inform, influence, and support our Investment Strategies and/or
our Mission. These projects may fall outside of an established area of focus, yet
would generate value-added information relevant to the health needs of the economically
vulnerable population in South Carolina
Contact
info.foundation@bcbssc.com
803/264-4669
Program URL
https://www.bcbsscfoundation.org
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Access for Athletes
- Provides funding for equipment, training, coaching and competition costs to help athletes
overcome financial impediments
- Application period is September 1st to December 1st
Contact
cafgrants@challengedathletes.org
858/866-0959
Program URL
http://www.challengedathletes.org/
http://www.challengedathletes.org/programs/grants/
CLIF Bar Family Foundation
- Applicants must address our funding priorities from a holistic perspective:
- Create a robust, healthy food system.
- Increase opportunities for outdoor activity.
- Operate with clearly defined objectives and viable plans to achieve them.
- Demonstrate strong community ties and operate at the community level.
- Promote positive change through both the projects and their implementation process.
Contact
510/596-6383
familyfoundation@clifbar.com
Program URL
http://clifbarfamilyfoundation.org/
http://clifbarfamilyfoundation.org/Grants-Programs/Small-Grants
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
- To support programs and scientific research to improve the quality of life for those
affected by and living with spinal cord injury
- Programs to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families living
with spinal cord injury. Areas of focus include: assistive technology, education,
employment, independent living, rehabilitation, and arts, sports and recreation.
Contact
818/925-1245
Program URL
http://chnfoundation.org/
http://chnfoundation.org/how-to-apply/
National Athletic Trainers' Association
- NATA member nominates a colleague for one of the association's national honors or
awards.
- Honors and awards are given for leadership; distinguished professional activities
as an athletic trainer; volunteer service; advocacy; involvement in professional associations,
community organizations, and grassroots public relations efforts
- Membership in NATA is required
Contact
214/637-6282
Program URL
https://www.nata.org/
https://www.nata.org/membership/honors-and-awards
The North Face
To increase participation in the outdoors and work in innovative ways to protect our
environment
Contact
the_north_face_explore_fund@vfc.com
Program URL
https://www.thenorthface.com/
https://www.thenorthface.com/about-us/outdoor-exploration/explore-fund.html
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation seeks out and
supports pioneering ideas and innovative solutions to foster a Culture of Health in
America.
- Health Systems: Catalyzing fundamental changes in health and health care systems to
achieve measurably better outcomes for all.
- Healthy Children, Healthy Weight: Enabling all children to attain their optimal physical,
social and emotional well-being, including growing up at a healthy weight.
- Healthy Communities: Creating the conditions that allow communities and their residents
to reach their greatest health potential.
- Health Leadership: Engaging a diverse array of leaders in all sectors with the vision,
experience, and drive to help build a Culture of Health.
Program URL
https://www.rwjf.org/
Shape America (Society of Health and Physical Educators)
- Research grants with special emphasis on ongoing initiative to put all children on
the path to health and physical literacy through effective health and physical education
- Professional development, including a stipend to attend the national convention
- Programs providing a specific direct service to individuals with disabilities
Contact
800/213-7193
Program URL
https://www.shapeamerica.org/