Funder: Oklahoma State Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per school for approved equipment, plus professional development and mentoring; 12-month program
Summary: ROOTS supports rural Oklahoma PK–12 schools in improving physical education, fitness, and wellness aligned with state standards.
Key Information: Funding depends on completing required training, coaching sessions, and collaborative learning activities.
Description
The Rural Opportunities for Optimal Transformation in Students’ Health (ROOTS) Competitive Grant is offered by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and funded by the Oklahoma State Department of Health through Oklahoma’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). It supports rural Oklahoma PK–12 schools in strengthening physical education, fitness, and wellness initiatives aligned with state standards.
The program combines funding for approved equipment with professional development and mentoring. The Year 2 model supports 60 schools through a 12-month program, with training, coaching sessions, and collaborative learning opportunities accompanying schools’ work. ROOTS is part of the broader RHTP effort to transform healthcare delivery in rural areas, supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
