Healthy Living Grant Application Deadline Approaching

The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation is accepting applications for healthy lifestyle grants through the Healthy Living Grant Program.  Since 2002, this program has provided over 250 organizations with the resources to combat obesity, substance abuse and violence in their communities and encourage healthy behaviors. 

In 2011, the program will focus on medical-related organizations, such as AMA Alliance groups and other health related organizations, and will encourage collaboration with nonprofits, schools or government entities.  Grants of up to $5,000 will support programs addressing three healthy lifestyles areas for children and youth ages 2-21:

• Nutrition and Physical Fitness
• Violence Prevention
• Prescription Drug Safety, supported by Purdue Pharma L.P.  

Applications are due July 15, 2011. 
To find out more information, visit www.amafoundation.org/go/healthyliving.