Category 1: Improvements to Outdoor Play Spaces including the creation or enhancement of natural play spaces that integrate nature-based materials (e.g. rocks, water, logs, plants) to promote unstructured play, exploration, creativity, and connection to the outdoors. o Category 2: Investment in improvements to heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems, including windows and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment. o Category 3: Reconfiguration of indoor spaces, including classrooms, gross motor rooms, and bathrooms. o Category 4: Emergency repairs and system upgrades that impact the health and safety of occupants including roof replacement and upgrading electrical and life safety systems. Information Technology upgrades or purchases will not be considered. o Category 5: Physical environment modifications, including accessibility or other improvements to support the inclusion of children and adults with special needs; and o Category 6: Security enhancements to prevent and respond to potential threats including but not limited to the installation of security cameras and access control systems.
