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USA Hockey Physical Activity and ADM Evaluation Study Proposal (2011-2012)
Sponsor: USA Hockey.
Amount: $37,960.
Investigators:, Dr. Michael Kanters (PI), Dr. Jason Bocarro, Dr. Matt Mahar, Dr. Thom McKenzie.

Middle School Sport Policies and Facilities Research Translation Grant (2011-2012)
Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Amount: $26,824.
Investigators: Dr. Jason Bocarro (Co-PI), Dr. Michael Kanters (Co-PI), Dr. Jon Casper, Laura Aiken, Pam Seamons.

PARKS FOR KIDS: Translating evidence for design, advocacy, and policymaking (2011-2012)
Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Amount: $28,244.
Investigators: Dr. Myron Floyd (Co-PI), Robin Moore (Co-PI), Dr. Jim Roemmich.

School Sport Policy Analysis: Examining Policy Changes to Increase the Impact of After-School Sports and Facilities on Physical Activity (Commissioned Analysis) (2011)
Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Amount: $14,877.
Investigators: Dr. Jason Bocarro (Co-PI), Dr. Michael Kanters (Co-PI), Dr. Mike Edwards.

Understanding the contribution of urban and community forests to physical activity and health (2009-2012)
Sponsor: National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
Amount: $148,753
Investigators: Dr. Floyd (PI), Dr. Perver Baran, Dr. Melissa McHale, Dr. Yu Fai Leung, Dr. Hugh Devine, Dr. Karla Henderson, & Dr. Dorothy Anderson

Middle School Sport Facilities: Policies, Physical Activity, and Cost Effectiveness (2010-2011)
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Sponsor: Active Living Research, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Amount: $100,000.
Investigators: Dr. Michael Kanters (Co-PI), Dr. Jason Bocarro (Co-PI), Dr. Jon Casper, Marni Allen, Dr. Justin Trogden, Dr. Thom McKenzie, Dr. Crystos Siderelis, Dr. Hugh Devine.

NRPA Fees and Charges Survey Project (2010)
Sponsor: National Recreation and Park Association.
Amount: $18,829.
Investigators: Dr. Jason Bocarro (Co-PI), Dr. Michael Kanters (Co-PI), Dr. Crystos Siderelis, Pete Armstrong.

School Intramural Sports and Physical Activity: A Middle School Policy Intervention (2008-2010)
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Sponsor: Active Living Research, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Amount: $199,495
Investigators: Dr. Michael Kanters (Co-PI), Dr. Jason Bocarro (Co-PI), Dr. Matt Mahar, Dr. Thom McKenzie, & Dr. Jon Casper

Development of physical activity supports measures for diverse low-income urban neighborhoods (2009-2010)
Sponsor: Active Living Research, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Amount: $49,000.
Investigators: Dr. Sandy Slater (PI), Dr. L. Turner, Dr. Myron Floyd (consultant).

Investigating parks for active recreation for kids (I-PARK) (2007-2009)
Sponsor: Active Living Research, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Amount: $205,112.
Investigators: Robin Moore (PI), Myron Floyd (Co-PI), Nilda Cosco, Perver Baran, Jason Bocarro, & Bill Smith.

An evaluation of community-based promotion of health and recreation on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail (Cuyahoga Valley National Park) (2007-2008)
Sponsor: USDI, National Park Service.
Amount: $45,344.
Investigators: Dr. Myron Floyd (PI), & Dr. Jim Gramann

Physical environmental factors and their association with leisure-time physical activity in public parks in diverse communities (2006-2008)
Sponsor: Active Living Research, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Amount: $225,000.
Investigators: Dr. Myron Floyd (PI), Dr. J.O. Spengler, Dr. Jay Maddock, J., & Dr. Paul Gobster.