Funding Resources
Securing funding for school health initiatives can be impactful for South Dakota schools aiming to enhance student health and wellness programs. To assist educators, administrators, and school professionals, here are resources and grant opportunities to support your initiatives:
Grant Writing Resources
- South Dakota State Library: Grant Writing Training
- Overview: The South Dakota State Library offers the "Find the Money, Get the Grant" training, which provides foundational knowledge on grant writing, including how to document the need for funding and utilize data resources effectively.
- How to Access: Contact Brenda Hemmelman at Hemmelman@state.sd.us, or call 605-773-5075 to arrange a training session.
- More Information: Grants Information
- SDSU Extension: Writing Your Future Grant Writing Training
- Overview: South Dakota State University Extension offers the "Writing Your Future" grant writing training, designed to guide participants through the process of developing compelling grant proposals.
- How to Access: Details about upcoming training sessions can be found on the SDSU Extension website.SDSU Extension
- More Information: Writing Your Future: Grant Writing Training
Grant Opportunities for School Health Programs
Below are several grant opportunities and resources tailored for educators, administrators, and school health professionals:
- Harvest of the Month Grant
- Overview: This grant actively engages children in learning about and experiencing fruits and vegetables through educational lessons and activities.
- Eligibility: Pre-schools, schools, after-school programs, summer programs, daycares, and other youth programs in South Dakota.gov
- Funding Details: Offers up to $2,000 to implement 12 Harvest of the Month lessons, purchase produce for sampling, and print educational materials.
- Application Period: Typically opens in January, with deadlines in February.
- More Information: Harvest of the Month Grant
- Sun Safety for Child Care Programs Funding Opportunity
- Overview: Supports child care programs in implementing sun safety practices to protect children from harmful UV exposure.gov
- Eligibility: South Dakota child care programs currently licensed or registered with the Department of Social Services.gov
- Funding Details: Programs may request up to $500 per location.gov
- Application Period: Varies; interested programs should monitor the HealthySD website for updates.
- More Information: Sun Safety Funding Opportunity
- Move Your Way® Community Resources
- Overview: Provides strategies and tools for promoting physical activity within schools and communities.
- Support Available: Offers guidance on finding funding, recruiting volunteers, and developing campaign budgets for physical activity initiatives.gov
- More Information: Move Your Way® South Dakota Playbook
- School Wellness Policy Resources
- Overview: Assists schools in developing and implementing wellness policies that promote student health.
- Support Available: Access to model policies, implementation strategies, and potential funding sources to support wellness initiatives.
- More Information: School Wellness Policy Resources
- South Dakota Department of Health: General Funding Request
- Overview: If current funding opportunities do not align with your needs, the South Dakota Department of Health allows organizations to submit a general funding request. This option provides flexibility to address unique health initiatives within schools.
- Application Details: Complete the General Funding Request Form available on the SD DOH website. Note that submitting this form does not guarantee funding.South Dakota Department of Health
By leveraging these opportunities, South Dakota schools can enhance their health and wellness programs, fostering healthier environments for students to learn and grow.