The Eat Well Be Active Community Partnerships Program (CPP), a Queensland Obesity Summit initiative, provides funding to support the development and delivery of healthy lifestyle programs at the local level.

It is one of the many practical initiatives being implemented to combat obesity and reduce the risk of chronic health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.

About the program

This is a joint initiative between the Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation, Queensland Health and the Department of Education, Training and the Arts.

The Eat Well Be Active Community Partnerships Program 2008 provides funding to:

• provide sustainable opportunities for Queenslanders to lead active lifestyles and adopt healthy eating patterns;
• encourage new approaches in communities to the development and delivery of physical activity and healthy eating initiatives;
• enhance and build on successful physical activity and healthy eating initiatives; and
• encourage collaboration between State and local government, schools and community organisations.

Key dates

• 14 July 2008 - Program opens
• 30 October 2008 - Applications close (late applications may not be considered)
• 1 January 2009 - Start of funding period
• 31 December 2009 - Projects must be complete and funds must be spent>
• 19 February 2010 - Final acquittals must be received by the Department

Submitting a funding application?

To assist you in understanding the application process, it is recommended that you read the Eat Well Be Active Community Partnership Program 2008 Guidelines.

These guidelines will provide you with the necessary information to ensure that your organisation and the proposed project are eligible to submit an application for funding under this program.

To read the Guidelines and to find out more about the program, please visit the Department of Sport and Recreation website.