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NRPA Instructor Training Grants for Physical Activity Programs

Grant Overview

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The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) with the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to announce the availability of Instructor Training Grants for Physical Activity Programs, for local park and recreation professionals. NRPA is seeking local park and recreation agencies to join our efforts to increase the availability, participation, and sustainable support for programs that positively impact chronic disease prevention and management, increases in physical activity, engagement, and the quality of life for individuals through the following evidence-based physical activity programs:
  • Walk With Ease (WWE) - a multi-component, low-impact 6-week walking program that teach people how to safely and comfortably incorporate physical activity into their everyday lifestyle.
  • Active Living Every Day (ALED) - a behavior-change 12-week program that teaches sedentary people the skills necessary to overcome barriers to physical activity engagement.
  • Fit & Strong! (F&S!) - a multi-component physical activity and behavior-change 8 or 12-week program that teaches sedentary adults with joint pain and stiffness and/or lower extremity pain and mobility issues how to engage in safe and effective exercise.
A total of 220 Instructor Training grants (150 Walk With Ease, 30 Active Living Every Day and 40 Fit & Strong!) will be awarded by NRPA. Applicants may only apply for one of the above programs and request up to three (3) instructor training grants for the WWE program and up to two (2) instructor trainings for the ALED and F&S! programs.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Healthy Aging In Parks Program Assessment Tool that provides detailed information about the programs as well as guidance as to which of the programs may be appropriate for your intended audience.
 
All training grants are IN-KIND (meaning the grantees receive no funds) and no matching funds are required.  The award value amounts listed below are based on the receipt of two (2) to three (3) instructor training grants and the associated participant materials (based on recommended class size of 25 participants):
  • Walk With Ease - $567 (training- $267; participant materials- $300)
  • Active Living Every Day - $1,330 (training- $700; participant materials- $630)
  • Fit & Strong!- $1,350 (training- $800; participant materials - $550)

In addition to the instructor trainings, grantees will be provided with participant materials, marketing support and technical assistance. Park and recreation professionals who complete trainings will be eligible for credit towards CPRP and CPRE Certification renewals.