The Building Healthy Communities Step Up for School Wellness Program is an innovative school-based program focused on creating and sustaining a healthier school environment and building a culture of wellness that supports physical activity, healthier food choices, mental health, and overall well-being.
Donor Name: Building Healthy Communities
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:
Goals
Program goals and intended impacts 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 & Physical Education – The following resources are available in this focus area:
- Active Recess – Can be selected for Grades K-8
- Quality Physical Education – Can be selected for Grades K-12
- Walk-n-Run Fun – Can be selected for Grades K-12
- Healthy Out-of-School Time – Can be selected for Grades K-12
- Physical Activity Breaks – Can be selected for Grades K-6
- Focus Area 2: Healthy Eating & Nutrition Education – The following resources are available in this focus area:
- Healthy Smoothies – Can be selected for Grades K-12; must participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs to be eligible
- Healthy Lattes – Can be selected for Grades 9-12; must participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs to be eligible
- Healthy Choices – Can be selected for Grades K-12; must participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs to be eligible
- Nutrition Education – Can be selected for Grades K-12
- Healthy Parties & Celebrations – Can be selected for Grades K-8
- Better with Breakfast – Can be selected for grades K-12; must participate in the National School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs
- School Food Pantry – Can be selected for Grades K-12; must have an existing school food pantry to be eligible
- Focus Area 3: Well-Being – The following resources are available in this focus area:
- Social & Emotional Health Education – Can be selected for Grades K-12
- Social & Emotional Learning Staff Education – Can be selected for Grades K-12
- Staff Well-Being – Can be selected for Grades K-12
- Suicide Prevention Certification – Can be selected for Grades K-12
- Student Mental Health Ambassadors – Can be selected for Grades K-12.
Eligibility Criteria
All Michigan public, charter, or private non-profit schools in Michigan, serving any grade level K-12, can apply each year. They encourage each school building in your district to complete an application.
For more information, visit BHC.
