Program Grant Timeline
What |
To-Do |
Agreement Review |
Review and execute grant agreement. Then return to Grants@FitLot.org |
FitLot Distributes Funds |
FitLot mails your grant funds via check |
Program set up |
Visit FitLot.org/hub for all the information you will need to successfully set up and organize your FitLot classes |
Onboarding Forms |
Fill out the Program Onboarding Form and Class Schedule Template to share important information FitLot will need to organize your registration system and park page. *Review this checklist before starting form to ensure you have all the info |
Unique Park Webpage |
FitLot will send you your parks unique FitLot landing page link |
Registration System Access Granted to City Admin |
Your City’s Program Manager will be invited to register their Eventbrite account and publish classes. |
Begin 10-week Outreach Campaign |
One week prior to your first class, start promoting your FitLot Program with the 10-week templated Facebook (FB) Outreach Campaign linked at FitLot.org/hub. Use the $500 “social media” grant funds to “boost” posts. |
Your FitLot Classes Begin |
A minimum of 54 Classes with 8+ registrants and participants are led by FitLot Neighborhood Coaches during each funding period. |
Complete the 10-week Facebook Campaign |
Download and complete the Facebook Outreach Campaign Reporting Spreadsheet to report on your 10-week social media campaign. |
Grant Renewal: Year 2 & 3 |
Any unused funds must be donated by your department to your local YMCA or a health-focused local non-profit, as approved by AARP and FitLot at the end of each grant cycle.Funds for the remaining 2 years of the grant period are determined annually by FitLot and AARP based on execution and fulfillment of the grant requirements. |