Together Counts: Smart from the Start

The Smart from the Start Awards are designed to reward preschools (including Head Start programs) that develop plans for creating practical, long-term improvements in nutrition and physical activity at their school. As a preschool teacher, you are encouraged to identify your school's Energy In and Energy Out needs, to write a goal statement that addresses these needs, and to create a simple action plan that incorporates support from your community in order to meet this goal. Maximum award: $20,000. Eligibility: U.S. residents over the age of 21 employed at an early childhood education center or elementary school in the United States that offers a Pre-K program or Head Start program. Deadline: February 28, 2014.

Kohl's Cares

Kohl's is seeking nominations for its Kohl's Cares Program of young people who have made a difference in their communities. Maximum award: $10,000 in scholarships. Eligibility: Students between the ages of 6 and 18 as of March 15, 2014, and not yet high school graduates; each must be nominated by someone 21 years or older. Deadline: March 15, 2014.

Yamaha: Young Performing Artists program

The Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program (YYPA) recognizes outstanding young musicians from the world of classical, jazz and contemporary music.  Each year, the YYPA Finalists are invited to perform at the Music for All Summer Symposium held in late June. Maximum award: $5,000 in retail credit towards a professional model Yamaha instrument, as well as a series of clinics and master classes with renowned artists, designed to help winners launch their music career. Finalists will also receive a professional recording of their performances and national press coverage. Eligibility: musicians ages 16-21. Deadline: March 31, 2014

Jamba Juice: It's All About the Fruit

The Jamba Juice It's All About the Fruit grant program provides schools with fruit trees to create engaging nutrition and gardening experiences. Observing and exploring fruit production gives a deeper understanding and appreciation for this essential element of our diet. Recipients will be selected based on plans to promote nutrition education, ideas for incorporating fruit tree activities into the curriculum, and ability to sustain the program over multiple years. Maximum award: fruit trees valued at $500 and the Jamba Juice It's All About the Fruit Youth Garden Guide; trees will be selected based on recommended varieties for each area. Eligibility: schools and community garden programs in the United States gardening with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. Deadline:March 10, 2014.