Applications available soon for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant. * Click here for updates.

This annual $30 Million federal grant has been used successfully to win large grants ($300k, average size) to help improve physical fitness in schools.

Last year, schools in Alaska, Oregon and Washington won over $2.7 million in PEP grants, which were used to improve children’s fitness and to purchase playground equipment.

Gametime’s unique Play-On! Fitness Curriculum is standards-based, with over 100 possible fitness activities on your playground. Your equipment not only is great for recess, but will also become an integral part of the PE curriculum.

Play-On! was developed specifically in response to the NASPE (National Association of School Physical Education) fitness standards.

Ten unique playground systems utilize the Play-On! program curriculum, so that each school can have a different set of play opportunities, yet still meet standards.

If your school or district is interested in turning your new playground equipment into a standards-based fitness program, here’s how to proceed:

1. Call 1-800-235-2440 or e-mail a request for Play-On! and grant information.
2. View the curriculum information.
3. Look at the 10 sample Play-On! designs.
4. Read the official Grant Announcement.
5. Download the application form. *
6. Download the grant writing manual.
7. Call 1-800-235-2440, or e-mail us for a free sample of a previously successful PEP Grant Application.
8. Request a free playgrounds grant list and Grant Writing Manual.

* IMPORTANT: Competition officially opens Friday, June 18, 2010. The deadline will be 30 days from June 18.