{"id":523,"date":"2017-05-16T10:37:14","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T14:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/blog\/?p=523"},"modified":"2025-11-03T15:34:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T20:34:54","slug":"healthy-children-play-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/healthy-children-play-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Children Play Outside"},"content":{"rendered":"

GrantWatch.com<\/a> lists over 700 grants for children<\/a>, in support of\u00a0their healthy growth and development. Our children’s health grants<\/a> promote initiatives that increase outdoor activity and improve the quality of life for our youth.\u00a0Recent studies reveal\u00a0shocking statistics\u00a0that children are getting less exercise\u00a0playing outside<\/a>\u00a0than ever before. This alarming report concerns parents and\u00a0teachers in\u00a0communities across the nation, who have a good reason for their concern. Nature is vital to the health and happiness of all humans. Recent studies in psychology and physical health reveal that while time outdoors\u00a0is beneficial at every stage of\u00a0life, it is most crucial for developing children. Playing outside and being engaged\u00a0in nature allows kids to absorb Vitamin D, develop social skills and get exercise.<\/p>\n

“70% of mothers recall spending time outdoors every day as\u00a0<\/em>children<\/a>, while only 31% of their children do.”\u00a0 –<\/em>National Geographic\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

“The average American boy or girl spends\u00a0as\u00a0few as 30 minutes\u00a0in unstructured outdoor play each day, and more than seven hours each day in front of an electronic screen.”\u00a0 -NWF<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Let’s take a look at some of our grants for children<\/a>. Be sure to share these<\/a><\/strong> grants with friends, teachers and nonprofits in your area. Help to foster health and wellness for future generations.<\/p>\n

In-Kind Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities to Create Outside Play Areas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Grants to design and build playgrounds and play areas for children.\u00a0Funding source will facilitate and support organizations in developing and building a playground.<\/p>\n

Deadline: <\/strong>\u00a0Ongoing<\/p>\n

In-Kind Equipment Grants to USA Organizations for Youth Baseball and Softball Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

In-kind equipment grants to local USA organizations to support youth baseball and softball programming. Applications will be considered from organizations that are starting new programs or expanding existing programs.<\/p>\n

Deadline: <\/strong>Ongoing<\/p>\n

Grants to USA Youth Track and Field and\u00a0Running Clubs to Enhance Youth Sports Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Grants to USA youth track and field and running clubs to enhance programs and experiences for youth in sports programs. Priority will be given to applicants who are located in low-income areas.<\/p>\n

Browse more sports and recreation grants<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The National Wildlife Federation outlines these health benefits that children receive from outdoor playgrounds and play areas:<\/p>\n

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