Place-based education funding opportunity in DC

[Sam Ullery (OSSE)]

Hi All,

I'm sharing this funding opportunity far and wide, apologies that's it not applicable to all.  National non-profit orgs. with a program or initiative in DC are eligible. 

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Division of Health and Wellness is soliciting applications for the District of Columbia Healthy Schools Grant. The purpose of this grant is to increase OSSE’s capacity to support district schools with implementing high-quality 1) health education and physical education; and 2) place-based education programs.

 OSSE will accept applications from entities in the District of Columbia having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Eligible entities may apply for an award up to $120,000. The deadline for application submission is April 6, 2021, at 3 p.m.  OSSE anticipates announcing award decisions on April 13, 2021.

 For more information including the Notice of Funding Request (now available) and the Request for Funding (which will be available on Feb. 24, 2021) please visit the Healthy Schools Grant webpage at osse.dc.gov/publication/healthy-schools-grant.

 Please share this grant opportunity within your network. For additional information regarding this competition, contact osse.nutri...@dc.gov or:

 

Sam Ullery

School Gardens Specialist

Division of Health and Wellness

Phone: (202) 341-0791

 

Charles Rominiyi

Health Education Manager

Division of Health and Wellness

Phone: (202) 215-5704