2021 Application for Project Proposals
Be Healthy Mini-Contracts
The Be Healthy project promotes increased access to physical activity and increased access to healthy foods in Clay and McDowell counties in West Virginia. Organizations can apply for $3,000 to $10,000 dollars for projects that address these goals. Projects that support long-term sustainable changes are prioritized.
Application Deadline: January 29, 2021
To learn more about the Be Healthy project’s requirements and to review the application and its required components, please download a copy of the application. Two informational webinars will be hosted prior to the application due date to go over all application requirements and answer any questions.
(Please have a copy of the application available to reference during the webinar.)
Pre-Application Webinar – McDowell
McDowell County Extension agents and Be Healthy team staff will host 2 webinars for proposals based in McDowell County. You can join by computer or phone. Pre-registration is required.
County Office: mcdowellcountyextension@mail.wvu.edu
Pre-Application Webinar – Clay
Clay County Extension agents and Be Healthy team staff will host 2 webinars for proposals based in Clay County. You can join by computer or phone. Pre-registration is required.
County agent: Ami.Cook@mail.wvu.edu
County agent: MDShamblin@mail.wvu.edu
For more information, contact your county Extension agent, or the Be Healthy program coordinator at Kerry.Gabbert@mail.wvu.edu. West Virginia University Extension Services’ Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy project is funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) High Obesity Program (HOP 1809) cooperative agreement.