The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is seeking applications for its Step Up for School Wellness Grant Program.
Donor Name: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/30/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Building Healthy Communities: Step Up for School Wellness, or BHC: SUFSW, program is recognized by health and education leaders as a successful and innovative program that empowers school health leaders, educators, administrators, families and communities to improve the health and well-being of students and staff. The program focuses on creating a healthier school environment and building a culture of wellness that supports physical activity, healthier food choices, mental health and boverall well-being.
Goals
Creating healthier environments can lead to the development of lifelong healthy behaviors that reduce the incidence of obesity and undernourishment, combat absenteeism, address trauma, and nurture a more productive teaching and learning atmosphere. The program’s five-step model translates into program goals that drive impacts focused on improved knowledge, attitudes and behaviors in the following ways:
- Empower students to be more physically active every day
- Empower students to make healthy choices that include fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains and lean protein every day
- Empower students to learn and practice social and emotional skills
- Empower staff to implement and participate in well-being initiatives that support a culture of wellness at school for all employees
- Encourage staff to make changes in policies, systems and environments that support the well-being of students and staff.
Focus Areas
- Focus Area 1: Physical Activity and Physical Education Resources Active Recess
- Quality Physical Education
- Walk-N-Run Fun
- Healthy Out of School Time
- Physical Activity Breaks
- Focus Area 2: Healthy Eating and Nutrition Education Resources
- Healthy Smoothies
- Healthy Lattes
- Healthy Choices
- Nutrition Education
- Healthy Parties & Celebrations
- Better with Breakfast
- School Food Pantry
- Focus Area 3: Well-Being Resources
- Social and Emotional Health Education
- Social and Emotional Learning Staff Education
- Staff Well-Being
- Suicide Prevention Certification
- Student Mental Health Ambassadors.
Eligibility Criteria
All public, charter or private nonprofit schools in Michigan, serving any grade level K-12, can apply each year regardless of their economic status, geographic location or participation in other school wellness grants, programs or initiatives. School awards are based on need, readiness, alignment with grade requirements and prerequisites, and available funding.
For more information, visit BCBSM.
