EIM-OC Franklin Microgrant - American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Supports research-driven campus exercise initiatives, data collection, and program analysis to advance Exercise Is Medicine-On Campus (EIM-OC) science and health promotion.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500, $750, or $1,250 per award; 1 award per category per year; grant term is 15 months
Summary: Supports campus-based Exercise Is Medicine initiatives, data collection, and program analysis through three targeted microgrants for EIM-OC institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and at registered EIM-OC institutions; student involvement required.
Description
The EIM-OC Franklin Microgrant Program provides targeted funding to support Exercise Is Medicine-On Campus (EIM-OC) initiatives. Three distinct microgrants are available, each designed to defray costs related to implementing EIM-OC interventions, conducting robust data collection, and analyzing program effectiveness. The program is funded by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation through the generosity of Barry and Linda Franklin, with the aim of advancing campus-based exercise and health promotion.
