We know resources are tight and HOPSports is dedicated to making sure you are aware of funding opportunities that will allow you to sustain and expand your programs. We recently received information regarding the Oklahoma 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program. This grant is not only perfect to help you obtain the HOPSports Training System (HTS) but to also garner critical staffing, technology, programs and other resources. For more information, please visit our website at www.hopsports.com or contact Michael Connors Long or Colleen Connors at (866) 762-4677.  

General Eligibility: Public school districts and private schools, community-based organizations, non-profit agencies, city or county government agencies, faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and for-profit corporations primarily serving students who attend school buildings with a high concentration of poor students (40% qualifying for free or reduced-cost meals) or schools in need of improvement under Title I. Consortia of two or more such entities are also eligible.

Available Funding: $50,000 - $300,000 per year for three years. An additional two years' funding available for projects meeting OSDE requirements.  An applicant may choose to apply for a maximum of two sites within one consolidated application. In this case, a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000 may be awarded for each site, based upon the quality of the application.
 

Number of Awards:  Requested from Program Officer

Any Evaluation Limitations?: No

Is there an eligibility list?: No.  However, the following links lead school district lists detailing their respective qualification with respect to the absolute priorities of this program: Schools in need of improvement: http://www.sde.state.ok.us/NCLB/pdf/Improvement/SI_09.pdf ;Schools with 50% or higher FRLR's are listed here (those with 40% FRLR or higher are eligible to apply): http://www.okhighered.org/gearup/state-grant/k-12-subgrants.shtml#eligible

How can funding be used?: Applicants must describe how each of the following components will be incorporated into the proposed 21st CCLC program to advance student academic achievement either, elementary or secondary levels: · Remedial education and academic enrichment activities; · Tutoring services, homework assistance, and mentoring programs; · Reading and language arts activities; · Mathematics and science education activities; · Civic education and social studies activities; · Art and music education

Link: http://www.sde.state.ok.us/Finance/21stCent/pdf/Application.pdf

HOPSports is the industry leader in teaching movement through technology. HOPSports is a multi-media instructional tool for physical education teachers and fitness instructors, delivered through DVR technology. The multi-screen format provides fitness lesson plans that meet state and national standards while integrating nutrition, fun facts, anatomy instruction and educational messaging in a fun and exciting environment. HOPSports' delivery mechanism is simple to use and is a great tool for K-12 physical educators and before and after school fitness instructors to teach along with HOPSports' host of exciting trainers. HOPSports is currently installed in schools and youth community sites in 39 U.S. states.