HealthierUS Schools Incentives
The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative established in 2004 to recognize those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program responsible for creating healthier school environments through the promotion of nutrition and physical activity.
The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation and Discovery Education are proud to support the USDA's HealthierUS School Challenge by providing powerful rewards and incentives to schools striving to reach higher levels of certification.
- Schools participating in the HealthierUS Schools Challenge are entered into the sweepstakes
- Added incentives for schools achieving higher certifications for the HealthierUS Schools Challenge.
Incentive Awards
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Grand AwardWin a $10,000 grant to enhance your school's wellness programs. |
Silver AwardWin a $2,000 grant to enhance your school’s physical education or food service programs. |
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Bronze AwardWin a $1,000 grant and a professional development certificate from the National Food Service Management Institute. |
FREE Classroom Tools
See how the Energy Balance Curriculum supports the USDA's HealthierUS Schools Challenge. Get free lessons and hands–on activities.
Did You Know?
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Snacking can contribute to your active‚ healthy lifestyle. Your body needs a steady supply of fuel to run efficiently and we don´t always get enough energy from regular meals. |
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The beverages you drink can help contribute to a balanced diet and an active‚ healthy lifestyle. Beverages help keep our body hydrated‚ and many contain important nutrients and vitamins that we need to maintain good health. |
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Exercise drives brain power. Physical activity produces overall physical‚ mental and social benefits. An active child will have a healthy mind and a healthy body. |
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Research shows the combination of packaged and fresh foods (instead of fresh alone) could help Americans meet a balanced, nutritious diet at a reasonable price and without spending hours and hours of time in the kitchen. |
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