The Child Nutrition Initiative, funded by The Winnipeg Foundation through the Moffat Family Fund, provides grants for nourishment programs in Winnipeg schools and centres, primarily the inner city. All other grants for nourishment programs in Manitoba as well as additional support for Winnipeg programs are made possible through the contribution by the Province and individual donors.
Watch a short clip on youtube of a nutrition program supported by the Winnipeg Foundation at General Byng School.
1. PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS
Universal
Programs are available for any student to attend
Community-based
Volunteers and sponsorship are needed to sustain programs
Program Guidelines
Guidelines, based on best practices, bring consistency and ensure quality in the nutritious foods served and in the delivery of child nutrition programs.
2. GRANT ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible programs must:
be offered on a regular basis (minimum 2 days/week)
be available for everyone to attend
feature nutritious foods
have parental and community involvement
include nutrition education
have effective accounting system
3. GRANT DEADLINES
Grant applications from new and existing programs are accepted on an annual basis.
Grant deadline for the 2012-2013 school year is April 15th 2012. Payments will flow in September.
Interim Financial Reports from existing programs are due January 15, 2012.
