Current Grant Opportunities

Find Active Schools activation grants from our partner organizations that are right for your school. These physical education grants typically require a school to be enrolled in Active Schools or give enrolled schools added consideration.

Check back often as new opportunities are frequently added.

Outride Matching Grants for Youth Cycling Programs

Get a grant for youth cycling education, youth rider development, or trails and pump track projects. Use Outride’s fundraising platform, and apply for a matching grant up to $15,000. Grants are awarded three times per year. Next application deadline is August 8.

GameTime Playground Grants

GameTime Playground Grants

Bring play to more children and families by providing playground grant funds toward the purchase of new play systems. For a limited time, GameTime is offering up to 100% matching funds on eligible play systems. Grant funds are awarded based on need and on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications due October 30.

Action for Healthy Kids’ School Grants for Game On, Game On: Social Emotional Health, and Parents for Healthy Kids (PK-12)

To get every kid healthy and ready to learn, Game On and Parent for Healthy Kids grants provide funding, support, and resources for schools to increase physical activity and nutrition initiatives while promoting students’ social emotional learning. Game On grant funding is $1,000 for physical activity OR nutrition projects and $2,500 for physical activity AND nutrition projects. Game On: SEH grants are $2,500-$5,000. Parent grants start at $1,000. PreK-12 schools in all states are eligible to apply. Application due August 31.

KIDS in the GAME’s AMPED Running Program Grant (K-12)

Apply to implement this fun and engaging program designed to encourage kids to run before school. In 2020, kits (value of $4,000) are available for 65 schools in Alaska; Atlanta; Greater Chicago area; Idaho; Oregon; Anoka County, MN; Montana; Texas; Washington; and Wyoming. Application is open until all grants are distributed.

Good Sports Equipment Grants (K-12)

Good Sports equipment grants serve youth in economically disadvantaged areas of the country. Schools that indicate enrollment in Active Schools on their application receive added consideration. Rolling deadline.

Greenfields Outdoor Fitness School Incentive Program (K-12)

Apply for a matching grant of up to 50% in the form of an in-kind donation of outdoor fitness equipment to help students build confidence and enhance their physical fitness. Rolling deadline.

Math & Movement Professional Development Workshop and Materials Grant (K – 5)

Support your active classrooms initiative by applying to host a full day Math & Movement professional development workshop at your school. Math & Movement is a kinesthetic, multisensory approach to teaching math that incorporates physical exercise, stretching, cross-body movements and yoga. The grant includes an on-site workshop, active learning floor mats and active classroom training materials. Rolling deadline.