Community Outreach Funds Program OPEN
Fitness For Life Around Grant County is committed to supporting community and school events/projects focusing on healthy lifestyles. FFLAG is currently accepting proposals from Grant County organizations to support the initiation or continuation of public health infrastructure projects, events or campaigns. Please complete the application below for your event/project to be considered for funding. To be considered for funding, a representative from you organization must have participated in at least two FFLAG events or meetings within the last twelve months. All applications must be submitted and approved prior to the event/project occurring. All applications must meet the deadline date. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. All applications will be reviewed by the FFLAG Executive Board for scoring and consideration. Funding Cycle: Application Cycle Open: October 26, 2026 Application Deadlines: December 4, 2026 Notification of Award: January 8, 2027 Initial Awardee Q&A Meeting: January 15, 2027 Final Project Report Due: December 29, 2027 Events/projects selected for funding will be asked to have youth participants, complete a final project report, make available educational materials provided by the coalition, and acknowledge FFLAG on all media and signage. Events/projects selected for funding must be completed within 1-year of the award. Once application is complete, please save as a PDF and attach to an e-mail (along with any other supporting documents such as budget justification) and send to GetFitGrantCounty@gmail.com. Reach out to FFLAG via e-mail at GetFitGrantCounty@gmail.com with any questions.
FFLAG Virtual Meeting
FFLAG meeting
3:30 – 4:45 pm
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ftk-zgpu-udk
Or dial: (US) +1 402-627-0288 PIN: 418 825 556#
Frosty Fun 3K Walk
Join us for a 3K walk through downtown Williamstown as the Grant County Country Christmas vendors set up. Stay afterwards to enjoy the festivities!
Registration opens at 3:30 pm outside the old Grant County Courthouse (101 N. Main St.), the walk begins at 3:45 pm, remain on the right sidewalk until the turnaround at Kelly Ave., and ends at the courthouse.
Please obey all pedestrian safety rules.
All ages are welcome!
Come dressed in your favorite holiday/winter gear!
FFLAG Virtual Meeting
FFLAG meeting
3:30 – 4:45 pm
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ftk-zgpu-udk
Or dial: (US) +1 402-627-0288 PIN: 418 825 556#
Little Rooster Run 5K
https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/KY/Glencoe/LittleRoosterRun5KandMiniBarnyardUltra
Day of Play
Free Community Event: Fall Day of Play
12 pm - 3 pm
Celebrate National Day of Play
Free games & activities for the whole family!
The first 300 receive a $10 food voucher for the R&T Concession Food Truck
Stop at the registration table to get a BINGO card to enter for prizes and a food voucher.
FFLAG Virtual Meeting
FFLAG meeting
Thursday, September 17 · 3:30 – 4:45pm
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ftk-zgpu-udk
Or dial: (US) +1 402-627-0288 PIN: 418 825 556#
Community Baby Shower & Kid's Farmer's Market Event
Educational Sessions:
Breastfeeding 10-10:45am
Safe Sleep 11-11:45am
How to Make Baby Food 12-12:45pm
Educational Sessions, Free Giveaways, Farmer’s Market, Information Tables
Raffles for quilts, diaper bags, and nursing covers!
Cancer Awareness Series.....Steeped in Strength
Register by August 4th with Grant Co. Ext. Office
FFLAG Monthly Meeting- In Person
We plan to meet at Opa’s Pizzaria, 126 N Main St, Williamstown, KY 41097
FFLAG Monthly Meeting- Virtual Only
FFLAG meeting
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vri-tryc-gri
Or dial: (US) +1 563-562-6394 PIN: 643 782 884#
21st Annual Derby Dash 5K Run/Walk
May 2, 2026 | 8:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSTOWN CITY BUILDING
400 NORTH MAIN STREET
Registration Fees:
Registration with a t-shirt is only available until Sunday, April 12th
$18 Individual (No Shirt)
$25 Individual (Shirt)
$10 Youth (Shirt)
Must be 16 or younger on race day.
Group Rate for 5 or more adults registering together.
($20 Per Person and includes Shirts)
The group rate is not available on race day.
$25 Race Day (No Shirt)
$15 Youth Race Day (No Shirt)
Registration must be completed by April 12, 2026, to receive a shirt.
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Williamstown/DerbyDash5kRun
*Are you a member of a youth club or youth running group? Reach out to FFLAG at GetFitGrantCounty@gmail.com to receive special rates and a registration link.
FFLAG Monthly Meeting- Virtual Only
FFLAG meeting
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vri-tryc-gri
Or dial: (US) +1 563-562-6394 PIN: 643 782 884#
FREE Day of Play
April 11th
12pm - 3 pm
Join us at the Grant Co. Park in Crittenden during the Grant Co. Little League Opening Day!
Free games, FUN activities, and Prizes!
Fun for the Whole Family!
FFLAG Monthly Meeting- Virtual Only
FFLAG meeting
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vri-tryc-gri
Or dial: (US) +1 563-562-6394 PIN: 643 782 884#
Frosty Fun 3K Walk
Join us for a 3K walk through downtown Williamstown as the Grant County Country Christmas vendors set-up. Stay afterwards to enjoy the festivities!
Registration opens at 3:30pm outside the old Grant County Courthouse (101 N. Main St.), walk begins at 3:45pm, remain on right sidewalk until the turn around at Kelly Ave., end at the courthouse.
Please obey all pedestrian safety rules.
T-shirts and goodie bags will be available to the first 30 registrants. All ages are welcome!
Come dressed in your favorite holiday/winter gear!
Community Outreach Grant
Community Outreach Funds Program Protocol
Notice of Funding Opportunity Distribution Protocol:
To notify the community of the funding opportunity available, the Community Outreach Funds Program one-pager will be posted to Fitness for Life Around Grant County’s social media platforms and shared by active members through email distribution to eligible agencies and/or organizations (i.e., Chamber of Commerce, Grant County Resource Team, etc.). The one-pager will include a link and QR Code that directs applicants to Fitness for Life Around Grant County’s website to download the Request for Funding Form in Word Document format with instructions to submit the form via email (see Application Submission Protocol section).
Application Submission Protocol:
To be considered for funding, a representative from eligible organizations must have participated in at least two Fitness For Life Around Grant County events or meetings within the last twelve months (prior to submission). All applications must be submitted and approved prior to the event/project occurring. All applications must be submitted via email to GetFitGrantCounty@gmail.com by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. All applications will be reviewed by Fitness For Life Around Grant County’s Executive Board for scoring and recommendation to the coalition for approval (see Application Review and Approval Protocol). Applications must indicate how their project or event will advance at least two healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as healthy eating, physical activity/active living, mental health or tobacco-free environments. Other application eligibility requirements include: Events/projects selected for funding will be asked to have youth participants and/or volunteers, make available education materials provided by the coalition, and acknowledge Fitness for Life Around Grant County on all media and signage.
Application Review and Approval Protocol:
All applications submitted by the application deadline will be reviewed and scored by no less than three of the four Officers on the Executive Board. After individual scoring by Officers, the Executive Board will review scores as a committee to determine which applications will be recommended for coalition approval. Coalition approval will occur during the regular monthly meeting, and notification of the award will occur the following week.
Post Award Protocol:
Awarded application projects/events must be completed within 1 year, and the applicant organization must submit a post-award evaluation survey to be reviewed by Fitness for Life Around Grant County’s Executive Board.
Funding Cycle:
Proposal Announcement: October 24, 2025
Application Deadlines: December 5, 2025
Notification of Award: January 9, 2026
Initial Awardee Q&A Meeting: January 16, 2026
Final Project Report Due: December 29, 2026
Click Here: 2026 Application
Day of Play
October 11th Day of Play
12pm - 4pm
Celebrate National Day of Play
Free games & activities:
3 on 3 Basketball,
Badminton, Gaga
Ball, Relay Races,
Kick Ball, & much more!
Fun for the Whole Family!
Live Music & Free Snacks
FFLAG Members- End of Year Celebration
End of Year Celebration is next Thursday, June 12th at 4 p.m. at Oaks Grove Venue inside of Grant County Park (across from the amphitheater). If you have not already done so, RSVP and place your catering order here: https://www.research.net/r/FFLAG_Celebration.
Grant County Heritage Trail Monthly Meeting
GCHT meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 10am- virtually
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86060206067?pwd=dzhsZjdXVVJXdnRGQ1N5aXV0SXUzQT09
Meeting ID: 860 6020 6067
Passcode: 807210
One tap mobile
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FFLAG Monthly Meeting- Virtual Only
FFLAG meeting
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vri-tryc-gri
Or dial: (US) +1 563-562-6394 PIN: 643 782 884#
Grant County Heritage Trail Monthly Meeting
GCHT meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 10am- virtually
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86060206067?pwd=dzhsZjdXVVJXdnRGQ1N5aXV0SXUzQT09
Meeting ID: 860 6020 6067
Passcode: 807210
One tap mobile
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20th Annual Derby Dash 5K
May 3, 2025 | 8:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSTOWN CITY BUILDING
400 NORTH MAIN STREET
Registration Fees
$25 Race Day (No Shirt)
$15 Youth Race Day (No Shirt)
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Williamstown/DerbyDash5kRun
FFLAG Monthly Meeting- Virtual Only
FFLAG meeting
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vri-tryc-gri
Or dial: (US) +1 563-562-6394 PIN: 643 782 884#
Grant County Heritage Trail Monthly Meeting
GCHT meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 10am- virtually
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86060206067?pwd=dzhsZjdXVVJXdnRGQ1N5aXV0SXUzQT09
Meeting ID: 860 6020 6067
Passcode: 807210
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,86060206067#,,,,*807210# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,86060206067#,,,,*807210# US (New York)
FFLAG Monthly Meeting- Virtual Only
FFLAG meeting
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vri-tryc-gri
Or dial: (US) +1 563-562-6394 PIN: 643 782 884#
Grant County Heritage Trail Monthly Meeting
GCHT meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 10am- virtually
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86060206067?pwd=dzhsZjdXVVJXdnRGQ1N5aXV0SXUzQT09
Meeting ID: 860 6020 6067
Passcode: 807210
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,86060206067#,,,,*807210# US (Chicago)
+16465588656,,86060206067#,,,,*807210# US (New York)
Early Derby Dash 5K Online Registration
The 20th Annual Derby Dash 5K early registration is open from March 10 to April 20……guaranteed a shirt.
20th Annual Derby Dash
May 3, 2025 | 8:30 A.M.
WILLIAMSTOWN CITY BUILDING, 400 NORTH MAIN STREET
Early Registration Fees
$18 Individual (No Shirt)
$25 Individual (Shirt)
$10 Youth (Shirt)
Must be 16 or younger on race day.
Group Rate for 5 or more adults registering together.
($20 Per Person and includes Shirts)
The group rate is not available on race day.
$25 Race Day (No Shirt)
$15 Youth Race Day (No Shirt)
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Williamstown/DerbyDash5kRun
*Scholarships are available for youth and/or adult groups- contact FFLAG at GetFitGrantCounty@gmail.com for more information.