Grants

Increasing capacity at the local level for social intervention to prevent childhood obesity (Year 4)

To build state and national momentum to reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity through strategic investment in those communities most affected.

Grant Details

Amount Awarded $75,000.00

Awarded on: 12/18/2012

Time frame: 12/15/2012 - 12/14/2013

Grant Number: 70567

Grantee

Third Sector New England

89 South Street, Suite 700
Boston, MA, 02111-2680

617-523-6565
Website

Kenneth D. Bailey
Project Director

617-515-2848
Email

Lori A. Lobenstine
Project Director

617-412-8217
Email

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