2012 PEP Grant Information
Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP)

Each year, the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) awards millions of dollars to schools and community-based organizations to initiate, expand, and improve physical education programs. Your school or organization could receive $100,000 to $750,000… Have you submitted a PEP grant application?

Latest news for the 2012 PEP Grants:

There will be no new PEP competition this year. Instead, the program will make new awards by funding down the slate of 2011 applicants. Therefore, no new or revised applications for PEP grants will be accepted in 2012. Applicants that did not win in 2011 may have the opportunity to receive an award in 2012, depending on the score from last year's competition. Awards will be announced by 9/30/2012. This information was received via email from the PEP Program Manager, Carlette Huntley.

Information for PEP Grant Applicants/Winners:
  1. New: Resource Guide for PEP Applicants/Winners Click Here
  2. SPARK alignment with national & state standards Click Here
  3. PECAT Reports for SPARK K-8 PE  Click Here
  4. HECAT Reports for our Health & Nutrition Partners (Healthy Lifestyle Choices and Healthy Kids Challenge) Click Here
  5. Denver Public Schools PEP Grant success story Click Here
  6. SPARK Assessment Tools Click Here

Below is a video of what PEP winners are saying about SPARK!

 

Why Should YOU Use PEP Grant $$ For SPARK?
  • SPARK WORKS. Over 45 publications demonstrate significant outcomes on students and teachers- including academic achievement and moderate to vigorous physical activity- a specified goal for PEP Bill assessment
  • SPARK LASTS. A 2005 paper in Research Quarterly proved SPARK sustainability/institutionalization
  • SPARK offers programs that extend beyond K-12 PE, including Early Childhood, After School and Coordinated School Health (why piecemeal different programs together when they could expand in time to other SPARK offerings and maintain continuity?)
  • SPARK was awarded "Gold" ranking for elementary and middle school PE- the only nationally offered program to achieve this- by a 2005 study conducted by the Cooper Institute researching effective public health programs in the U.S.
  • SPARK was selected by many leading universities as their program of choice for their own research projects
  • SPARK increases MVPA (moderate to vigorous physical activity) to over 50% of class-time (reporting requirement) whether instructed by PE specialists or classroom teachers - and SPARK will consult with you on how to measure it

Click Here for a full list of SPARK Awards & Honors

Recent News:

  • $2.2 million PEP Grant helps Pittsfield Public School (Massachusetts) SPARK-Up their Physical Education program! Click Here...
  • Washington DC Public School District uses PEP funding to implement SPARK across all K-12 schools district-wide! Click Here...
  • Want to hear how Colorado is using PEP funds to get kids active? Listen to this podcast by Colorado Public Radio: Click Here...

Contact a SPARK representative for a free cost proposal. We want to make it easy for you to implement SPARK and improve the quality and quantity of PE/PA at your site(s)!

You can also Click Here to fill out a Request For Proposal