Healthy Schools Grant

About CDC Healthy Schools Grant

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has been working in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and other statewide partners to reduce chronic disease risk factors and improve student health by addressing healthy eating/nutrition, physical activity and chronic disease management for children and youth. Colorado local education agencies (LEAs), including six priority LEAs have been receiving quality professional development (PD) and technical assistance (TA) to support their school health efforts to prevent obesity and reduce the risk of children and adolescents developing chronic disease in adulthood and manage chronic health conditions prevalent in student populations including poor health, asthma, food allergies, seizure disorders, diabetes, mental health and other diseases and disabilities or conditions.

Fact Sheet: CDC 1801 Healthy Schools Grant (PDF)

2018-2023 CDC Healthy Schools 5-Year Grantees

Funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, School Health Branch, Improving Student Health and Academic Achievement through Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Management of Chronic Conditions in Schools (CDC-RFA-DP18-1801) Grant.

This is a five year grant (2018-2023) supporting these districts:

Lake County School District
Englewood Schools
Valley RE-1
Platte Valley RE-7
Sheridan School District
Weld County RE-1

Important Dates for Healthy Schools 5-Year Grantees

Upcoming Due Dates:

June 30, 2023 - Final year end narrative progress report and success story due - Links to submit to CDE will be emailed
By the 15th of Each Month - Grant recipients use the competitive grant Request for Funds Form to request these federally reimbursable funds (Federal Grant Code 7981).
- Spending must be completed by June 29, 2023
- Final requests for reimbursement due no later than July 31, 2023
September 30, 2023 - Annual Financial Report due via Smartsheet. A detailed General Ledger is required with expenditures from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. A grant close out submission will also be required.
Full list of due dates for grantees: Table of Deliverables

Training Opportunities

Wellness Coordinator Office Hours

2023-24 dates will be posted soon!

Colorado Healthy Schools Collaborative Meetings

2023-24 dates will be posted soon!

COMTSS Online Academy and Trainings

The COMTSS Online Academy provides participants with on-demand training across multiple topics related to COMTSS in Colorado including social-emotional learning.