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Governor’s Fitness Awards Nomination Deadline Extended

The Michigan Fitness Foundation's Governor's Fitness Awards (GFA) nomination deadline has been extended to January 3, 2019. The GFAs honor inspirational individuals and organizations for their pursuit, commitment, and dedication to health and wellness. By extending the deadline, the GFA Committee offers Michigan residents and employers the unique opportunity to participate in the nomination process [...]

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Grant Application Opportunity for Community Organizations Now Open

The Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) invites community partners to submit an application for programming to increase healthy eating and physical activity among populations eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). MFF provides capacity‐building opportunities for new organizations to expand the reach of SNAP Education through the Building Local Capacity RFA and provides opportunities for experienced

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Who Inspires You to Be Healthier?

We need your help! Each year at this time, we ask Michiganders to help us nominate communities, organizations, and individuals that inspire healthy choices for the Governor's Fitness Awards. Nominations are now and anyone can nominate an individual or organization now through January 3, 2019. Categories include: Charles T. Kuntzleman Accepting the Challenge Active Community

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Gov. Rick Snyder Makes Appointments, Re-appointments to the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports

Governor Rick Snyder today announced the appointments to the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports of Wayman Britt of Grand Rapids, Rick Ferkel of Mount Pleasant, Cameron Gordon of West Bloomfield, Andre Hutson of East Lansing, Nicholas (Nick) Payne of Lansing, and Laureen (Laurie) Rospond of DeWitt. Also announced were the reappointment of

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Michigan Legislature to Recognize Governor’s Fitness Award Finalists at State Capitol

The finalists for the Michigan Fitness Foundation’s Governor’s Fitness Awards will be honored during a morning event on April 19 at the state Capitol in Lansing. Award winners will be announced during a gala event at the Cobo Center in Detroit in the evening of April 19. The gala will also feature special recognition of Detroit Tigers

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Request for Proposals Now Open

The Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) invites new and returning partners to submit a proposal for programming to increase healthy eating and physical activity among Michigan’s at-risk populations. MFF facilitates the development of effective, high-quality nutrition education and physical activity programming, focusing on people eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Visit the Michigan Nutrition Network site to

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