| School | County | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
Bray-Doyle Public Schools |
Stephens |
Shade structures for elementary and early childhood playgrounds |
$49,366 |
Calera Public Schools |
Bryan |
Playground equipment |
$50,000 |
Carney Public Schools |
Lincoln |
Age-appropriate playground equipment for middle school |
$47,740 |
Coalgate Public Schools |
Coal |
ADA compliant playground equipment |
$50,000 |
Jay Public Schools |
Delaware |
Playground and shade structures for elementary schools |
$50,000 |
Maryetta Public Schools |
Adair |
ADA compliant playground equipment and improved safety surfacing |
$50,000 |
Tishomingo Public Schools |
Johnston |
New concrete slab and basketball goal |
$25,770 |
TOTAL |
$322,876 |
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Board of Directors awarded more than $300,000 to school districts across Oklahoma through the updated TSET Healthy Incentive Grants during its regular board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20.
The TSET Healthy Incentive Grant for Schools is given to districts that adopt policies for tobacco-free places, healthy food, more time for movement and employee wellness. These steps help everyone in the school build healthy habits.
“When kids learn healthy habits early, it can help them for the rest of their lives,” said Julie Bisbee, executive director of TSET. “The TSET Healthy Incentive Grant for Schools gives districts tools that make healthy choices easier. That is a key part of our mission to help Oklahomans live well.”
Funded projects include shade structures and new ADA equipment for playgrounds. These changes help more students play and stay active in a safe space.
TSET Healthy Incentive Grants approved Thursday were:
In July, TSET updated its Healthy Incentive Grants to simplify the application, raise grant amounts and expand eligibility. The grants include two types: one for schools and one for communities. Communities can apply March 2 – 30, 2026.
The next application period for school districts will be Jan. 9 through Feb. 6, 2026. Individual school sites will be able to apply starting in FY27. For details on who can apply and how, visit OK.gov/TSET/HIG.
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The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is building a healthier future for all Oklahomans. As a state grantmaking entity, TSET supports community programs, public health initiatives and research to prevent the leading causes of chronic disease. TSET grants and partnerships help to reduce tobacco use, improve nutrition, advance medicine and increase access to active, healthy living. Created by voters and funded by the Master Settlement Agreement, TSET is creating lasting change in schools, workplaces and communities across the state. Learn more at Oklahoma.gov/TSET.
TSET – Better Lives Through Better Health
Last Modified on
Nov 25, 2025