The San Diego Chargers announced Tuesday that local schools will receive donations tied to an annual $250,000 grant.
The largest grant was given to Southwest High School for the construction of a new weight room. San Ysidro High School received $47,000 and Monroe Clark Middle School received $37,000. Both schools will be refurbishing their weight rooms with the funds.
A new indoor cycling program was planned with the $34,000 given to Pacific Beach Middle School.
Zamarano Elementary School will spend its $30,000 grant on a learning lab and railyard course.
King-Chavez Elementary School, Joyner Elementary School, Scripps Ranch High School, Sunset Hills Elementary School and Richland Elementary School will also receive funds to purchase new equipment or establish new fitness programs.
The Charger Champions grants have been awarded for 17 years to improve school facilities and equipment.
This year's recipients were selected by a Chargers Champions Leadership Team made up of key business, community and educational leaders in San Diego County.
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Since the program's start in 2000, nearly $5.2 million has donated to San Diego area schools.
