CAHPERD Foundation Grants & Scholarships

The Foundation provides an opportunity to apply for funding for projects that are aligned with its mission of promoting "....healthy lifestyles through quality education for all populations...."

Funding priorities are:

Professional development--workshops, conferences, leadership training, etc.
Educational leadership--supporting the advancement of the professions through accreditation/certification/program review and the upgrading of standards.
Lifestyle management--engage in private sector partnerships to encourage healthy lifestyles; assist educational institutions in developing health promotion programs.
Research--expand research opportunities that have direct application to improving wellness in schools and communities throughout the state.

Project Proposal Guidelines and Application (PDF)

The William W. Harkness
Emerging Leader Scholarship

This award was established by the CAHPERD Foundation for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles to honor an outstanding leader and distinguished founding member. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage emerging professional leaders to pursue appropriate professional development opportunities within their respective areas of interest. The financial benefit will enable the recipient(s) to attend a selected CAHPERD sponsored conference or workshop.

For further information on qualifying criteria (PDF)