Program Evaluation and Documentation Requirements
Basic evaluation requirements
The goal of the General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids grants is to support
innovative programs that help improve the eating and physical activity patterns
of young people ages 2-18. In order to effectively support current and future
grants, each grant recipient will be required to share information with General
Mills Foundation before, during and after the grant period. Additional details
about evaluation can be found in the
Evaluation Expectations section of this website.
Documentation requirements
To document program activities and share experiences, each grant recipient is
required to take photographs of program events. Professional photography is not
expected. Pictures should be snapshots of young people participating in the
program. Permission should be obtained, in writing, from those who are
photographed.
Summary
The need for improved nutrition and fitness among American youth is evident.
Youth need optimal nutrition and fitness for growth and development during
childhood and adolescence, as well as for their long-term health. The General
Mills Champions for Healthy Kids grants seek to improve the quality of programs
for young people throughout the country by emphasizing programs that are not
only innovative but also are able to achieve changes in young people’s eating
and physical activity patterns. The programs should be based on behavioral
principles and creatively adapted to the target audience in your communities.


