Mini-Grants
Overview
The Cambridge Public Health Department funds projects that promote healthy eating, physical activity, or youth mental health 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.
2024 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 2024.
The application deadline is April 5, 2024.
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 Mental Health and 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 10 projects will be funded. See the full list of 2023 Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Mini-Grant Winners.
- Youth Mental Health and 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 2023 Youth Mental Health and 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 5, 2024.
We are offering two live info sessions to answer questions:
- March 12 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Register for the March 12 webinar.
- March 14 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Register for the March 14 webinar.
Grant Guidelines
Healthy Eating/Physical Activity Project Guidelines
Youth Mental Health Project Guidelines
Application
2024 Health Promotion Mini-Grant Application
Flyer
2024 Health Promotion Mini-Grant Flyer
News Article
Mini-Grants Available for Youth Mental Health, Healthy Eating, and Physical Activity Projects
Updated: March 5, 2024