The following guidelines for research, program development, and public information projects outline the requirements and professional expectations of those who receive JRFH funds. Grants are awarded to individuals or groups of individuals to cover all reasonable costs related to the project, within the limitation of annual JRFH program funding. Proposals are judged according to the extent to which they apply to the broad areas encompassed within health and fitness, by the geographic location of the applicants, and by the targeted populations, with preference being given to the K-12 age group. Research Project Grants , both basic and applied, facilitate pursuit of a single scientific focus or objective in the area of the applicant's interest and expertise. A basic research grant should focus on the development of new knowledge.
Some consideration is given to the utility of the project.
Utility and immediate relevance to the field are of paramount importance in applied research grants. Program Development and Public Information Project Grants support a broadly-based program with a particular objective or theme. The project may involve the organized offerings of a group or groups of individuals who conduct sub-projects related to the overall program objectives. A public information grant is funded to gather, coordinate, exchange, and disseminate information related to the specific interest of the JRFH funding program. Projects are funded for a year at a time.