This application can change your community’s future.



Apply for Designation and Grants

The Fit Community application process is a thorough evaluation that can and will benefit your community in numerous unexpected ways.

All applications due for designation and grant awards must be submitted to Active Living by Design by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2009. Late applications will not be accepted. Click here for a complete Timeline of the application process.

 
GET STARTED
  1. Assemble a diverse partnership, including community leaders and members of target population.
  2. Download the Request for Proposals (RFP) and make copies; each partner should become familiar with the Active Living by Design 5P Model, the criteria used to evaluate all Fit Community applications.
  3. Register to participate in the conference call for applicants (see RFP for details).
  4. Work together to complete the Fit Community Designation Self-Assessment and other parts of the Designation Application.
  5. If applying for funding, also complete all required Grant Forms.
  6. Contact Active Living by Design staff to discuss your grant ideas before submitting a proposal.
 

Designation Forms
More Information
Interested in Grant-funded Opportunities?
Communities seeking grants must also fill out a Fit Community designation application. Designation is not required to receive a grant, and designation does not guarantee a grant reward.

Grant Forms
For Non-Profit Organizations: