2009 Healthy Sprouts Awards
Supporting Awareness of Nutrition and Hunger

Statistics show that in many U.S. classrooms children who are overweight sit next to others who wonder where their next meal will come from. Many children don't have balanced diets or get enough exercise. Research conducted at Texas A&M University supports the connection between kids' food gardens and improved nutrition. Forward-thinking educators and parents agree that school gardens should be part of the solution to the diet- and exercise-related challenges children face, and they've worked hard to create youth garden programs that focus on nutrition and hunger issues.

To encourage the growth of these health-focused youth gardens, NGA
recognizes outstanding programs through the Healthy Sprouts Awards,
sponsored by Gardener's Supply Company. These awards support school and
youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in
the United States.

This grant is closed for the 2009 cycle.

Eligibility and Application Process

To be eligible for the 2009 Healthy Sprouts Awards, your school or organization must plan to garden in 2010 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. The selection of winners is based on the demonstrated relationship between the garden program and nutrition and hunger issues in the United States.

This year we will present awards to 20 schools or organizations. Each program will receive:

Submission process: Applications are due by October 17, 2009.

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This grant is closed for the 2009 cycle.

Award Fulfillment: We will notify you about the status of your application by December 15, 2009. Awards will be distributed in January 2010.

Reporting requirement: Grant awardees will be required to submit a year-end impact report. This will be a short survey directly linked to the level and extent of implementation of the program information and description stated in the original application. These reports help NGA determine the overall impact of the Healthy Sprouts Award program, and assist us in gathering ongoing support for the program. Programs that do not complete the final report will not be eligible to apply for future awards.

No purchase necessary. Purchase of a product does not improve your chances of receiving an award.

View list of year 2009 winners

View list of year 2008 winners

Read more about some of our winners in the 2008 Healthy Sprouts Winners Program Spotlight.

Archives: 2006 Winner Program Spotlight and 2005 Winners Program Spotlight.

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