2010 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?
2010 PEP Grant Announced! Click Here to access the 2010 PEP application information!
Application Due: Monday, July 19, 2010.
- To view the new PEP Grant application, Click Here.
- Make sure to get your district registered ASAP! Click Here to register.
- Also, only electronic submissions will be accepted this year. To access the Department’s e-Grants Website Click Here.
Other Recent News: Washington DC Public School District uses PEP funding to implement SPARK across all K-12 schools district-wide! Click Here for more...
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
Applying for a 2010 PEP Grant?
If you are a past applicant that has not been awarded, or a district that would like to apply, contact SPARK for assistance! SPARK and Sportime are here to assist you with grant proposals. To date, more than 100 PEP grants have been awarded to organizations that chose to implement SPARK curriculum/training and Sportime equipment! This is a comprehensive, turnkey program that encompasses evaluation of your PE program, creating/improving your curriculum to meet PEP standards, writing your grant proposal, and implementing the new program.
Contact a SPARK representative for a free cost proposal and for help writing SPARK into your grant submission. We want to make it easy for you to implement SPARK and improve the quality and quantity of PE/PA at your site(s).
- 800-SPARK-PE (772-7573)
- spark@sparkpe.org
- www.sparkpe.org
You can also Click Here to fill out a Request For Proposal
Additional details on the PEP grant will also be posted at the U.S. Department of Education's Carol M. White Physical Education Program page.
Other helpful resources:
Click Here to view the PECAT Report for the SPARK K-2 PE Curriculum
Click Here to view the PECAT Report for the SPARK 3-6 PE Curriculum
Click Here to view the PECAT Report for the SPARK Middle School PE Curriculum
Click Here to view the HECAT Report for our Health Education Partner (Healthy Lifestyle Choices)
Click Here to see how SPARK aligns with National and State standards
Our new Grant Finder Tool will help you find grants specific to your state and type of program. New grants updated daily!
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