Grant Process

For schools

Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant program is expanded for 2008

The Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant program is designed to support schools in the effort to introduce programs that will create healthier, more successful students.

Through the School Challenge grant program, we invite schools to submit proposals for innovative programming to improve nutrition education, nutrition services, increase opportunities for physical activity or education, self-esteem, or bullying prevention.

To see whether your school is eligible to apply, please complete our eligibility screening.

Due to the overwhelming response from schools, the Highmark Foundation will increase the grant dollars it will award in 2008 from $1 million to $2.5 million through the Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant program. School Challenge grants are awarded throughout the year to elementary, middle and high schools within its service region in amounts up to $10,000 per school building. Schools that received grants in 2007 are eligible to apply for a 2008 for School Challenge grant. Grants will be awarded for programs that address one or more of the following topics:

• Nutrition education or services
• Opportunities for physical education or activity
• Self-esteem
• Bullying prevention

See the list of schools that received Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grants:

• 2008 Schools Challenge Grant awards (PDF)
• 2007 Schools Challenge Grant awards (PDF)

School Challenge grant final outcome reports are due one year after the grant is awarded
Schools that receive a Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant from the Highmark Foundation in 2008 are required to submit a final outcome report no later than one year from the date the grant was awarded. Final Reports can be sent to the Highmark Foundation at finalreports@highmarkhealthyhigh5.org or through the U.S. mail. Note: If you are sending your report via e-mail, please include the school district and school name in the subject line of the e-mail. Learn more.