2026-2027 Healthy Behaviors School District Partnership Grant
This grant funds Central Louisiana school districts to use evidence-based programs and the CDC’s WSCC model to reduce student tobacco use, substance abuse, and obesity through healthy school and community initiatives.
Funder: Rapides Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Grant Commitment Form / full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies by number of participating schools and selected activities; typical stipends: $500–$1,200 per school activity, plus equipment and training support.
Summary: Supports Central Louisiana school districts in implementing the CDC’s WSCC model to reduce tobacco use, substance abuse, and obesity among students through evidence-based, comprehensive school and community initiatives.
Key Information: For districts in the Rapides Foundation’s nine-parish service area only; one-year grant term.
Description
This grant opportunity aims to help public and non-public school districts in Central Louisiana implement the CDC's Whole School, Whole Child, Whole Community (WSCC) model. The program focuses on preventing and reducing tobacco use, substance and alcohol misuse, and overweight/obesity among students by fostering a healthy school environment through evidence-based policies, staff training, and community engagement. The grant supports activities such as school health advisory councils, youth health advocacy, LifeSkills training, physical education curriculum (CATCH), vaping prevention, and nutrition initiatives. The approach is student-centered, encourages comprehensive school participation, and emphasizes the link between health and academic achievement.
