Quick Summary
Name: GENYOUth Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,858,191 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $300 - $4,000 (individual school grants) |
| Average Grant | $42,869 (2023, 90 awards) |
| Application Method | Rolling (via School Wellness Portal) |
Contact Details
Website: https://genyouthnow.org
Email: info@genyouthnow.org
Phone: (847) 803-2000
Address: 10255 West Higgins Road #900, Rosemont, IL 60018
Geographic Focus
- United States (nationwide)
- All 50 states eligible
- Emphasis on high-need school communities (68% of supported schools are high-need)
- Serves 76,000+ school communities across the U.S.
Funding Priorities
- School nutrition programs: Equipment and resources to increase student access to healthy school meals (e.g., smoothie makers, coolers, mobile breakfast carts)
- Physical activity initiatives: NFL FLAG-In-School programs and FUTP60 (Fuel Up to Play 60) physical activity plays
- End Student Hunger initiatives: Supporting food-insecure students
- School wellness programs: Comprehensive student health and wellness programs combining nutrition and physical activity
- National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs: Priority given to schools participating in these federal programs
What They Don't Fund
- Non-K-12 schools (homeschools are not eligible)
- Organizations outside the school system (Community Based Organizations eligible for some programs)
- Programs not aligned with student nutrition or physical activity
- Schools not participating in National School Lunch Program (for nutrition equipment grants)
Application Method
Schools apply online through the GENYOUth School Wellness Portal (accessed via https://www.fuelup.org/grants and https://educator.fuelup.org). Applications are rolling and vary by specific program:
- Nutrition Equipment Grants: Schools review eligibility requirements, explore equipment options, and submit applications through the portal. Must participate in National School Lunch Program.
- NFL FLAG-In-School Kits: Elementary, middle, and high schools (K-12) apply online. Requires School District EIN/Federal Tax ID.
- FUTP60 Grants: Schools select one "healthy eating play" and one "physical activity play" from the FUTP60 playbook to qualify for funding.
Schools receive notifications when applications open for specific grant cycles.
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