OSDE’s ROOTS Competitive Grant: Rural Opportunities for Optimal Transformation in Students’ Health (Year 2 Application)
OSDE’s ROOTS Competitive Grant supports rural Oklahoma PK–12 schools with equipment, professional development, and mentoring to advance standards-aligned physical education, fitness, and wellness.
Funder: Oklahoma State Department of Health
Due Dates: October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per selected school for approved equipment, plus professional development and mentoring; November 2026–October 2027
Summary: ROOTS supports rural Oklahoma PK–12 schools with equipment and professional learning for standards-aligned physical education, fitness, and wellness.
Key Information: Funding depends on completing required trainings, coaching sessions, and collaborative learning activities.
Description
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) offers the year-two ROOTS Competitive Grant—Rural Opportunities for Optimal Transformation in Students’ Health—for 60 rural PK–12 schools. The 12-month program combines approved equipment purchases with professional development and mentoring to support physical education, fitness, and wellness initiatives aligned with state standards. Participating schools must complete required activities, including trainings, coaching sessions, and collaborative learning opportunities.
ROOTS is listed among Oklahoma’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding opportunities. Led by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, the broader program aims to transform rural healthcare delivery through improved access, community partnerships, workforce development, and technology. RHTP is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
