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March 14, 2019
MEDA and Good Food Guidelines funding from CDC grant
MDH is excited to announce two new funding opportunities through the CDC funded State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program: Moving Health Equity to Action and Good Food Guidelines Pilot Project.
During the Healthy Food Guidelines project, local public health partners will engage community and stakeholders to assess community food environments, develop shared goals and identify opportunities to implement food guidelines and support implementation of food guidelines in locations prioritized to support identified populations.
Application materials and more information are available on Basecamp.
If you have any questions, please contact the Healthy Eating team.
The Moving Health Equity Data to Action (MEDA) project will fund a cohort of three LPH agencies and their community partners to identify, develop and implement physical activity and/or nutrition strategies to address inequities for specific target populations. The MEDA requires that LPH agencies and their community partners build on the HEDA projects they conducted for their Statewide Health Improvement Partnership grant.
MEDA application materials are located in the HEDA Basecamp Docs & Files Folder.
If you are unable to access this folder, please contact Kim Edelman.
The application deadline for both projects is April 8, 11:59 p.m.
See below for information on the SPAN Grant webinar on March 20.
New opportunity for advancing health equity
The Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has announced a new funding opportunity to advance health equity. The "Catalyst Funding Initiative" will fund community-driven, culturally specific efforts that support commercial tobacco control, healthy eating or physical activity, especially those impacting social determinants of health.
For more information on eligible activities for funding and other requirements for the application, visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield website.
The application deadline is April 12, at 1 p.m.
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BCBS grant for healthy communities
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation’s mission is to make a difference in communities by advancing health equity and improving conditions where people live, learn, work and play. They have announced a new funding opportunity for applicants focused on creating safe, welcoming and connected communities. A total of up to $1.4 million is available over two years.
The deadline for this funding opportunity is Friday, March 29, at 4 p.m. Visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield website for full details and information about how to apply.
School grants for healthy kids
School Breakfast Grants
School breakfast is more than a meal: It helps fight hunger, improves student focus and reduces absenteeism. Your school can introduce or expand a school breakfast program with grants for $1,000, $2,000 or $3,000. Whether it's breakfast in the classroom, grab-and-go breakfast or another breakfast program, help your students start their day right.
Game On Grants
In order to get every kid healthy and ready to learn, the Game On grants provide funding and resources for schools to improve or introduce new nutrition and physical activity programs. With a $1,000 grant, you can build a school garden, get equipment for active recess, host taste tests, start a before- or after-school activity club and more.
Parent-led Grants
Parents can make a mark on school health! Apply for a $1,000 parent-led school grant that will provide funds and resources to revamp or introduce fitness or nutrition programs so that all students have access to healthy choices.
Applications are open until April 5. Work with your state coordinator or regional manager and visit the Action for Healthy Kids website to learn more and submit your application today!
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Submit presentation proposal for local conference
Have a community active living planning-related project you want to share? Consider presenting at the APA Minnesota 2019 Planners Conference happening Sept. 25-27 at Breezy Point Resort.
APA MN is now accepting proposals for sessions at the fall conference. Four different presentation formats are available. Submitters are encouraged to review presentation guide before completing the online submission form.
For more information and to apply, visit the APA MN website. Submissions are due April 5.
SHIP Tobacco Regional Video Conference Calls
There is an impressive tobacco prevention movement occurring across the state. MDH plans to convene regional video conference calls for local and state SHIP staff to share local and state policy progress, grant updates and helpful tobacco prevention resources. This time is dedicated to strategic TA and peer-to-peer discussion. Join us for coffee and conversation!
 To Register:
Northwest Region - Date: April 3, Time: 1:00 p.m.
Northeast Region - Date: April 4, Time: 10:00 a.m.
Southwest Region - Date: April 4, Time: 1:00 p.m.
Central Region - Date: April 10, Time: 1:00 p.m.
Metro - Date: April 11, Time: 10:00 a.m.
Southeast Region - Date: April 11, Time: 1:00 p.m.
SHIP Financial Guide questions answered
Q: Who should I contact at MDH if I have questions on expenses?
A: Per the Financial Guide (PDF), all finance related questions should be sent to your community specialist.
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