Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Announces It Will Award $3M to Local Organizations Advancing Nutrition, Health, and Wellness

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The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has announced a $3M funding opportunity for local organizations that advance nutrition education, access, and wellness. The foundation aims to support approximately 300 local programs, each receiving grants between $5,000 to $10,000. The initiative includes funding categories such as school gardens, children's nutrition, and adult wellness programs. The deadline for application is July 15, 2024. The foundation, since 2015, has awarded over $20M in grants, impacting around 3 million children annually. CEO Jack Sinclair and Executive Director Lyndsey Waugh emphasize the foundation's commitment to community health.

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• Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to award $3M in grants.
• Approximately 300 local organizations to receive $5,000 to $10,000 each.
• Funding aimed at nutrition education, access, and wellness.
• Supports programs for both children and adults.
• Foundation has awarded over $20M in grants since 2015.
• Programs estimated to impact 3 million children annually.
• Application deadline set for July 15, 2024.

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• No direct mention of financial return for Sprouts Farmers Market.
• Potential administrative costs in managing the grant distribution.
• impact on short-term stock performance.

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation today announced that organizations can now apply for funding for programs that advance nutrition education, nutrition access, and wellness for children and adults in the communities where Sprouts operates. Sprouts will award a total of $3M to approximately 300 local organizations.

Adults with autism and other neurodiversities participate in cooking courses at First Place AZ model apartment community to build independent living skills with help from Sprouts grant funding. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Our 32,000 team members want to see our communities thrive. Supporting local organizations that focus on wellness and nutrition access is an important part of what we do,” said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts Farmers Market.

The Foundation’s mission is focused on improving health outcomes by supporting nutrition education, nutrition access, and wellness programs. Each of the grants will provide organizations with $5,000 to $10,000 in funding. The grant categories include:

• Sprouting School Gardens – Funding for new or existing school-based gardening programs that provide students with hands-on learning opportunities that bring nutrition education to life for students
• Growing Healthy Kids – Funding for community-based programs focused on children’s nutrition access, nutrition education, and health and wellness
• Wellness Across the Lifespan – Funding for community-based programs focused on adult health and wellness

“Our goal is to help children and adults connect with vital resources, learn new skills, and improve their health and wellness,” said Lyndsey Waugh, executive director of the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. “We look forward to working with over 300 organizations to drive meaningful impact in our communities."

Since 2015, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has awarded over $20 million in grants to organizations that are working on the front lines of nutrition education and wellness. An estimated 3 million children participate in programs supported by the Foundation each year and Sprouts expects to more than double its grant programs in the year ahead.

The deadline to apply is July 15, 2024. For more information on the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation visit www.sprouts.com/about/sprouts-foundation/

About Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.

True to its farm-stand heritage, Sprouts offers a unique grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspires wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment of better-for-you products paired with purpose-driven people. The healthy grocer continues to bring the latest in wholesome, innovative products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free. Headquartered in Phoenix, and one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, Sprouts employs approximately 32,000 team members and more than 400 stores in 23 states nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts, and the good it brings communities, visit about.sprouts.com.

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FAQ

What is the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation?

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is an initiative by Sprouts Farmers Market focused on improving health through nutrition education, access, and wellness programs.

How much funding is the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation awarding?

The foundation is awarding a total of $3 million in grants.

Which organizations can apply for the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation grants?

Local organizations that advance nutrition education, access, and wellness can apply for the grants.

What is the deadline to apply for the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation grants?

The deadline to apply is July 15, 2024.

What are the grant amounts provided by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation?

Each grant will provide between $5,000 to $10,000 in funding.

How many organizations will receive funding from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation?

Approximately 300 local organizations will receive grants.

What categories of programs are eligible for funding?

Eligible programs include school-based gardening, children's nutrition, and adult wellness programs.

What impact has the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation had since its inception?

Since 2015, the foundation has awarded over $20 million in grants, impacting around 3 million children annually.