Funding Opportunities

There are no funding opportunities at this time.

Healthy & Active Communities Grantees

Organization Amount Date
St. Louis University $74,960 2008
Clearwater R-1 School
 $72,114 2008
Butler County Health Dept.
 $74,245 2008
New Madrid County Health Dept. $74,996 2008

Links and Resources

Healthy & Active Communities Team has Article in Preventive Medicine

The MFH Healthy & Active Communities team has an article in Preventive Medicine detailing MFH's response to the obesity epidemic. See the article here.

Healthy Youth Partnership

A growing coalition of over seventy community organizations, the Healthy Youth Partnership is designed to be the one-stop shop for healthy activities, tips, resources, current research and policy changes for all those committed to improving the health and wellness of youth and families in the Bi-State region.

MFH Resource Directory
View the MFH Physical Activity/Obesity/Nutrition Resource Directory



Healthy & Active Communities Three Year Evaluation now available. Click here for a PDF of the University of Missouri Institute of Public Policy report.

For More Information

For more information on the Healthy & Active Communities funding program, contact:

Amy Stringer Hessel
Program Officer
314.345.5540 
astringerhessel@mffh.org

Healthy & Active Communities

MFH has identified the increase in the prevalence of obesity among Missourians to be a serious public health issue affecting the residents of the entire MFH service region. 

MFH has determined that the scope of the problem requires focused funding to support direct program implementation, community education, improved community access and development of local public policy that addresses obesity prevention.


 

Healthy & Active Communities Information

HISTORY

Missouri Foundation for Health established the Healthy & Active Communities Initiative (H&AC) in 2005to respond to increased obesity rates in the state.  Since its inception,nearly $15 million has been distributed to 40 organizations across Missouri to combat obesity through various innovative methods, including direct programming, built environment, advocacy and policy change.  The vision of H&AC is: 
Through the convening oftraditional and non-traditional partners, we will serve as a catalyst to empower communities to increase access to physical activity and nutrition and influence individual and societal attitudes toward maintaining healthy lifestyles.
Missouri currently has the 15thhighest rate of overweight youth in the United States and the 12thhighest rate of adult obesity.  Obesity rates are disproportionate among populations; those at increased risk of developing obesity include women and children, minority racial and ethnic groups, and low-income individuals and families.  Therefore, H&AC has developed a targeted funding portfolio, supporting programs, policies and environmental change efforts that address the barriers and risk factors associated with an increased risk of obesity.

GOALS

Grantee organizations framed their project plans around one or more of the following goals:

Goal 1: The Initiative has a sustained impact on healthy eating/active living for communities in Missouri by supporting promising environmental and policy change strategies.
Goal 2: The Initiative cultivates strong local/regional and state partnerships which support the development and sustainability of healthy and active communities in Missouri.
Goal 3: Position Missouri as a leader in building and promoting healthy and active communities.

HEALTHY & ACTIVE COMMUNITIES GRANTEES RESOURCE WEBSITE

 If you are a recipient of a Healthy & Active Communities grant, click here to access the grantee resource page.