State Funded Comprehensive Health Education
The State Funded Comprehensive Health Education grant from the Colorado Department of Education supports science-based, skills-focused health education programs in Colorado public schools with strong community involvement.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (annual full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by year and district; awards typically support district-wide or multi-school comprehensive health education initiatives.
Summary: Funds implementation of comprehensive, skills-based preK–12 health education programs involving community and parental engagement in Colorado public schools.
Description
This grant, administered by the Colorado Department of Education, supports the development and implementation of comprehensive health education programs for students in pre-K through 12th grade across Colorado. The initiative emphasizes the integration of parental and community involvement to ensure that health curricula reflect local values and needs. The program aims to equip students with knowledge and skills for healthy lifestyles, covering topics such as emotional and social well-being, communication, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of substance abuse and violence. Funding is intended to help public school districts, BOCES, and facility schools build or enhance sequential, standards-based health education that is responsive to community input and fosters student well-being.
