National Dairy Council(R) and General Mills Foodservice to Award $100,000 in Grants to K-12 Schools through Fuel Up(TM)Breakfast Grant Program MINNEAPOLIS, Jun 15, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- General Mills Foodservice has committed $100,000 to help K-12 schools improve or expand their breakfast programs through the National Dairy Council(R) Fuel Up(TM) Breakfast Grant program. Eligible schools can visit http://school.fueluptoplay60.com/Breakfast-Grants and apply to receive up to $3,000 in funding. The Fuel Up Breakfast Grant is open to schools within the United States who participate in the National School Breakfast Program and are enrolled in the National Dairy Council "Fuel Up to Play 60" program for the 2011-12 school year. "Fuel Up to Play 60" is a partnership between the National Dairy Council and the National Football League to empower youth to take action to improve nutrition and physical activity at their school and for their own health. |
Funding News Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards $2.5 Million in GrantsPHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust today announced grants totaling more than $2.5 million—funds that will help enrich Maricopa County communities in areas related to: arts and culture, disadvantaged children, older adults, heat relief for the homeless and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Piper Trust’s July through October 2012 investments showcase a range of ways that nonprofits are improving quality of life in communities. Read More > HHS to Begin Awarding "Early Innovators" Grants for States Rapidly Implementing Statewide Exchange SystemsThe Department of Health & Human Services will award "Early Innovators" grants to states that demonstrate a rapid movement toward implementing statewide health insurance exchanges for consumers, according to an HHS news release. HHS created the grants to boost simpler, consumer-oriented and cost-effective IT systems for individuals and businesses looking to sign up for health insurance plans. All states, including Early Innovators recipients, will also be eligible for funding that will support ongoing exchange implementation. Read More >TESTIMONIALS |
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