One of the many grants of the Kresge Foundation is called of Healthy Environments and is in support of state and regional efforts “to improve the health outcomes of vulnerable children and their families by funding highly promising, evidence-based projects and programs that have the potential to achieve broad change through replication or increased scale.”

Funding priorities are clean air, safe and healthy housing and schools, and safe, accessible, and inviting outdoor play spaces – all advanced with community engagement, citizen leadership and cross-sector alliances. Funding amounts between $100,000 and $750,000 may be requested by grant seekers for up to 3 year project periods. Applicants may also choose to apply for a one-year strategic planning grant. Online letters of inquiry are accepted any time. For more information, click here.