Youth Movement

Invitation-Only Policy

The Life Time Foundation has an invitation-only application process and does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals. To seek out grantees, program staff will actively engage with a wide range of nonprofit organizations and community groups, and invite proposals from potential grantees based on priorities set by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and program staff.

There are no grant opportunities available at this time. Information about upcoming opportunities will be posted soon!

What

Life Time Foundation’s grantmaking program (“Get Kids Moving!”) supports school districts, school sites, and local community organizations nationwide as they help kids in underserved communities get moving in safe, fun, and enriching ways and establish healthy, active lifestyles.

Why

While fun, challenging, and community-building physical activity is central to a healthy way of life for all ages, it’s especially important during childhood. As children, we build lifelong habits, and a physically active lifestyle for kids can set positive social, emotional, physical, and cognitive long-term trends.

Unfortunately, not all families have equal access to enriching physical activity. Kids from underserved demographics are unequally hindered by factors like school budget cuts, “pay-to-play” sports, and diminishing safe public spaces. These obstacles make it more difficult for these kids to find their passion for movement and more likely for them to fall into sedentary patterns that cause both immediate and long-term damage.