Funding for Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Projects – 2026
The Fit Together NWCT Steering Committee is seeking requests for proposals to award up to $10,000 to support community programs that improve physical activity and healthy eating choices. Proposed programs must serve to further Fit Together’s mission by enhancing the means and methods to promote better distribution of good health across the communities we serve. The programs must also align with Fit Together’s priorities and be designed to demonstrate positive health outcomes in Northwestern Connecticut.
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Eligible Grantees / Program Requirements:
- Proposals can be submitted from community-based, non-profit partners within Torrington and Winchester (501c3, not-for profit, public entity).
- Programs must be measurable – Using pre- and post-evaluations
- Programs must be a minimum length of 8 weeks (1x week)
Important Dates:
- Full applications must be received by August 14, 2026
- Award decisions will be made by September 15, 2026
We’re sorry, but incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Examples of HEAL Project Proposals:
- Healthy Eating/Cooking Culinary Programs (School or Community-Based)
- Large-Scale Physical Activity Programs
- Recreation Programs/Camps
- Community Gardening and Education Programs
How to Apply:
- Please download the APPLICATION FORM here [The docx. file will go to your downloads folder.] You can also download the APPLICATION FORM as a PDF.*
- Complete all 3 sections (Cover Sheet, Project Narrative, Budget)
- Submit completed application and all required attachments:
- Signed Cover Sheet
- Project Narrative (1-2 pages)
- Project Budget and Narrative (1-2 pages)
- Send all materials to: Carla Angevine, Fit Together Executive Director; Charlotte Hungerford Hospital; 540 Litchfield Street; Torrington, CT 06790. Or, email as attachments to: Carla.Angevine@hhchealth.org.
- For more information, please contact Carla at 860-496-6676 or Carla.Angevine@hhchealth.org
*If you do not have MS Word, you can complete the application in Google Docs or via the free software Libre Office