Improving Student Health and Academic Achievement through Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Management of Chronic Conditions in Schools (93.981)
Improving Student Health and Academic Achievement through Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Management of Chronic Conditions in Schools (Assistance Listing 93.981) is run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $26.7 million in 36 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $740,937 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $390,000. Half of the 36 awards fell between $390,000 and $1.2 million, and they ranged from $390,000 to $2.2 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$26.7 million
- Grant awards36
- Typical award$390,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank1222 of 1824
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- It is the 1222nd largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 92% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 24 states and territories.
What the program funds
This program supports evidence-based strategies and activities to reduce the risk of children and adolescents developing chronic disease in the future, manage chronic conditions prevalent in student populations (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, food allergies, oral health) and improve academic success. Long-term outcomes include: (1) increasing the number of students who consume nutritious food and beverages, (2) increasing the number of students who participate in daily physical activity, and (3) reducing chronic health issues among students and improving health outcomes in schools.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
The intent of this listing is to improve the health and educational outcomes of youth/adolescents through the implementation of evidence-based strategies and activities within school settings. Funding eligibility is limited to state education agencies or equivalents since these agencies have the greatest likelihood of reaching Local Education Areas, schools and the youth/adolescents they serve
What the money can and cannot pay for
Assistance can be used to pay for employee salaries, overheads, travel costs, and other expenses directly related to achievement of the strategies. This assistance may be used to strengthen state education agencies and Local Education Areas infrastructure, professional development and training, and technical assistance to support program and policy Implementation related to improving the school nutrition environment, physical education and physical activity, and managing chronic health conditions among students. Restrictions are indicated in the NOFO posted on Grants.gov.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Range is $365,000 to $1,296,000. Average award is $800,000.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Improving Student Health and Academic Achievement through Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Management of Chronic Conditions in Schools (93.981) awarded$26.7 million across 36 grant awards, an average of $740,937 per award.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 81% of the money, colleges and universities 2.9% and tribes 1.5%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 27 | $21.6 million | 81% |
| Other | 5 | $3.5 million | 13% |
| Colleges and universities | 2 | $780,000 | 2.9% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 1 | $390,000 | 1.5% |
| Nonprofits | 1 | $390,000 | 1.5% |
By state
15 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 | $2.5 million |
| Arkansas | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Louisiana | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Missouri | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Oregon | 2 | $1.6 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Alaska | 2 | $1.5 million |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Washington | 1 | $730,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $390,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $390,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $390,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $390,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $390,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $390,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $390,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $390,000 |