Mini-Grants

Overview

The Cambridge Public Health Department funds projects that promote healthy eating, physical activity, or youth wellness through its Health Promotion Mini-Grants Program.

Groups that can apply for the mini-grants include community organizations, schools, businesses, garden and farm programs, and government agencies that serve Cambridge.

The mini-grants are competitive. All applications are reviewed by representatives from the Cambridge Public Health Department and partner organizations.

2025 Health Promotion Mini-Grants 

Have a project that promotes healthy eating, physical activity or youth mental health? The Health Promotion Mini-Grant Program will award up to $20,000 in total funding in spring 2025.

The application deadline is April 4, 2025. 

A project proposal must address one of the categories below and is only eligible for one type of mini-grant per funding cycle: the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity or the Youth Wellness mini-grant.

  • Healthy Eating and Physical Activity: $1,000 mini-grants are available for projects that promote healthy eating and/or physical activity in children and adults. Up to ten projects will be funded. See the full list of 2024 Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Mini-Grant Winners.
  • Youth Wellness: $2,000 mini-grants are available for projects that promote mental health and wellness in Cambridge youth, with a focus on youth age 12-18. Up to five projects will be funded. See full list of 2024 Youth Wellness Mini-Grant Winners.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to read the grant guidelines, which include selection criteria and examples of potential projects. The application deadline is April 4, 2025.

We are offering two live info sessions to answer questions:

Grant Guidelines 

Healthy Eating/Physical Activity Project Guidelines
Youth Wellness Project Guidelines

Application

2025 Health Promotion Mini-Grant Application
Health Promotion Mini-Grants Program FAQ

Flyer

Health Promotion Mini-Grants Flyer

 

Updated: March 3, 2025