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2008 Wellmark
Foundation Request for Proposals (RFP) |
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The
Wellmark grant will seek to support projects in
childhood obesity prevention and
community-based wellness and prevention.
There are several significant changes to the
application process the RFP highlights around
the introduction of a Letter of Interest, the
ability to seek funding support for up to
two-year project periods, and enhanced guidance
around project budgeting. There will be an
applicant teleconference on March 5th to further
discuss these changes. Call-in information is
also highlighted within the RFP. For additional
information about programs and future funding
opportunities:
http://www.wellmark.com/foundation.
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Safe Routes to
School Program (SRTS) Funding |
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The Department of Transportation is pleased to
announce the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS)
funding. Individual schools, school districts,
municipalities and other child safety and health
advocates are invited to apply on behalf of
grades K-8 to assist South Dakota in reaching
the following program goals:
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Enable and encourage children, including
those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle
to school
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Make bicycling and walking to school a safer
and more appealing transportation
alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy
and active lifestyle from an early age
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Facilitate the planning, development, and
implementation of projects and activities
that will improve safety and reduce traffic
and fuel consumption in the vicinity
(approximately 2 miles) of primary and
middle schools (Grades K-8)
Funding must be used for education, enforcement,
encouragement, evaluation and may be used for
engineering. Applications for funds and other
helpful resources can be found at:
www.sddot.com/srts/. The deadline to return
completed applications is June 6, 2008.
Successful applicants will be notified
mid-August 2008. For more information contact:
Angela.olson@state.sd.us or call
605.773.2402. |
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Carol M. White
Physical Education Program Competition for
Funding |
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The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS)
is pleased to announce that Carol M. White
Physical Education Program (PEP) grant
competition opened on February 15, 2008 and
closes on March 24, 2008. Eligible applicants
are local educational agencies and
community-based organizations. Grantees with
current and active grants are not eligible to
apply for a grant in FY 2008.
PEP grants support the initiation, expansion,
and improvement of physical education programs
(which may include after-school programs) in
order to make progress toward meeting State
standards for physical education for
kindergarten through 12th grade students by (1)
providing equipment and support to enable
students to participate actively in physical
education activities; and (2) providing funds
for staff and teacher training and education.
A physical education program funded under PEP
must provide for one or more of the following:
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Fitness
education and assessment to help students
understand, improve, or maintain their
physical well-being.
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Instruction in a variety of motor skills and
physical activities designed to enhance the
physical, mental, and social or emotional
development of every student.
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Development of, and instruction in,
cognitive concepts about motor skills and
physical fitness that support a lifelong
healthy lifestyle.
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Opportunities to develop positive social and
cooperative skills through physical activity
participation.
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Instruction in healthy eating habits and
good nutrition.
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Opportunities for professional development
for teachers of physical education to stay
abreast of the latest research, issues, and
trends in the field of physical education.
The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools will
offer an audio conference call on March 4, 2008,
2:00- 3:30 PM ET, during which staff will take
questions from prospective applicants on topics
including eligibility requirements, application
requirements and the peer review process. For
more information on accessing this call, as well
as the full application package go to:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/whitephysed/applicant.html.
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