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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.
Colorado Department of Education Professional Development Page
Comprehensive search tool for Colorado Department of Education-hosted professional development opportunities.
Wellness Coordinator Resources
Colorado Healthy Schools Collaborative (CHSC) - The Hub (exiting CDE)
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model
CDC Virtual Healthy School (exiting CDE)
Sample Resources developed by our funded districts:
- Staff Wellness BINGO - provided by Platte Valley RE-7
Previously Funded Districts
Archuleta School District
Center Consolidated Schools
CSI - New America School
Harrison School District #2
Hayden School District
Lake County School District
Poudre School District
Silverton School District
Weld County School District 6
El Paso County School District 49
Englewood Schools
Jefferson County Public Schools
St. Vrain Valley School District
STRIVE Preparatory Schools
Contact the Program Team
For Grant Program Questions:
Michelle Malvey
CDC Healthy Schools Coordinator
Malvey_m@cde.state.co.us | P 720-390-2664
Anita Brodecky
School Nurse Specialist
Brodecky_a@cde.state.co.us | P 303-565-6286
For Budget/ Fiscal Questions:
Anna Friedman
Grants Fiscal Analyst
Friedman_a@cde.state.co.us
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