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Carol M. White Physical Education Program
Funder: US Department of Education |
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-03-29/pdf/2011-7349.pdf |
May 13, 2011 |
Amount Available Per Grant: Up to $750,000 per year for up to 3 years
Number of Awards: Approximately 77
General Eligibility: Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State Law, and community and faith based organizations that meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Any Evaluation Limitations?: None cited
Is there an Eligibility List?: No
Cost Share: 10% in year 1; 25% in years 2 and 3 - Cash or In-Kind
How Funding Can be Used: To initiate, expand and improve physical education for students in grades K-12 by providing: fitness assessments; nutrition instruction; instruction in a variety of physical activities that develop both physical fitness and students' cognitive understanding of, and appreciation for physical activity; socially participatory opportunities (exclusive of team and ROTC activities); and professional development for instructors. There is specific interest in programs that align themselves with the USDA HealthierUS School Challenge program; and, programs that include the collection and evaluation of Body Mass Index (BMI) data, and a documented, community-collaborative approach will receive addition consideration. Applicants are required to: align their project goals with their identified needs using the CDC's "School Health Index" assessment; develop, update, or enhance their physical activity and nutrition policies; link their new policy with existing local wellness policies; connect their program to Federal, State, and Local initiatives, where relevant; and to update their curricula and align all equipment purchases to the new curricula |
Requested from Program Officer |
