Healthy Kids Grants
Forecasted
Healthy Kids Grants support Northern Virginia public schools with school-year programs that improve nutrition, increase physical activity, or provide mental health support to advance student wellness.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $17,750 awarded across ten schools in 2025
Summary: Supports Northern Virginia public schools implementing school-year programs that improve student nutrition, physical activity, or mental health.
Key Information: Each school may submit only one application per year.
Description
Healthy Kids Grants, administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, support individual public schools in Northern Virginia that implement programs or strategies to improve student wellness during the school year. The program focuses on access to increased exercise, better nutrition, and mental health support, helping schools address the health needs of their student body.
The grants are made possible by The Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia, the foundation’s endowment supporting critical needs throughout the region. The 2025 awards included returning grantees that expressed a need for continued support. A dedicated committee reviewed submissions, and selected projects reflected alignment with the program’s wellness goals.
