Promote healthy living: applications available for Brooksie Way mini-grants

The Brooksie Way Minigrant program is accepting grant applications to fund innovative health and fitness programs that benefit Oakland County residents.  The application deadline is December 1.

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson created the program to use proceeds from the Brooksie Way Half Marathon to promote healthy, active lifestyles. Minigrants are awarded three times a year.

The Minigrant Program provides up to $2,000 in financial assistance to local communities and non-profit agencies operating in Oakland County who engage in a health and fitness project/event. Grant guidelines and applications are available on the Brooksie Way website, www.thebrooksieway.com.