Grants

Support for Physical Activity Programs for Youth

The Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP)  Innovation Competition seeks to increase quality in-school physical activity by  identifying the best strategies to motivate quality youth physical activity  programs and technologies. The following two competition categories are  offered: The School Programs category is open to teams of K-12 educators who  are involved with an innovative physical activity program in their school or  district. Up to ten regional winners will receive $25,000 to support their  programs, with two national winners receiving $100,000. The Technology  Innovation category supports technology applications that motivate and support  daily physical activity at school and beyond. Public and private companies and  individuals are eligible to apply. Two Grand Prize Winners will work with  researchers to have their technology piloted in a school-based environment. In  addition, the winners each receive an award of $50,000. The application  deadline is April 2, 2012. Visit the ASAP website for application details.