2011 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?

Congratulations to all '11 PEP Grant Winners!

Information for 2011 PEP Grant Winners:

  1. New: Resource Guide for PEP 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