The Texas Department of State Health Services invites school districts or a school campus to apply for the Reaching for Excellence (RFE) in Texas School Health Grant. The goal of the RFE grants is to fund projects that inspire students to live healthier lives.

School districts can receive up to $10,000 in reimbursement funds to implement a project at the district level or on a school campus. If selected, the school district will receive funds for one project. 

Some winning projects have included topics such as: bicycle safety, school garden, fitness camp, intergenerational garden, and walking trails. 

Application is open from 10/16/2023 to 1/22/2024

Project Timeframe is from 07/01/2024-08/31/2025

View the Grants and Awards Program webpage for more information and how to apply. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 512-776-7279.

On November 7, staff from Healthy Futures will gather with fellows, faculty members from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, and public health leaders at the 2023 Bloomberg American Health Initiative Summit. This year's event is centered around the exploration of how uncommon connections and partnerships are driving advances in health across the country.

Tune in to watch the plenary session live on November 7: americanhealth.jhu.edu

Did you know that Texas is Ready provides direct, one-on-one support to school districts, charters, SHACs, and communities?

Submit this form and let us know how we can support you in implementing high-quality sexual health education .

For questions, email [email protected].