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19 A few examples of projects that MAY be funded Employees in Department of Social Services want to participate in Weight Watchers at Work or the Eat Smart Move More program sponsored by Co-Operative Extension. They apply for a grant of $120 so they can be reimbursed for a scale and their weekly cost. Their commitment is making room arrangements and locating an instructor, with an attendance requirement of 75% of the meetings in order to be reimbursed for the cost of meetings. • Several employees wish to purchase tools, seeds and other supplies to establish a vegetable garden on the County grounds. Their application for $30 must show approval from the County for use of the grounds. • A group of employees wants to participate in a 5K charity run. They request amini-grant to pay their entry fee(s). As documentation, they submit a copy of the 5K registration application signed by each person in the group with the mini-grant application. If awarded, the County reimburses the registration fees totaling $100 with proof of actual participation. • Organize a series of healthy cooking classes at work and use grant funds of $90 to purchase food, cookbooks and kitchen equipment • Start a walking group and provide pedometers, walking logs and signage at a cost of $125 for 8 walkers, who hope to encourage others to join them. • Work with DEAPR to organize a lunchtime exercise class and hire an instructor. Cost: $90 for 6 weeks of classes. • Employees want to purchase exercise equipment (fitness bands, yoga mats, free weights, weight lifting bench) for use at their worksite. To be reimbursed up to $250, the grant application must include an Exercise Equipment Addendum.