Founded in 2009 by 40 Division I athletes, Grassroots Health (GRH), began in Washington, D.C. to advance health equity and reimagine health education for middle school students. Their unique model recruits and trains NCAA athletes to deliver school-based health education. Since it began serving young people, Grassroots Health has engaged more than 9,000 middle school students and 250 of these students' parents and caregivers through health communication workshops. Visit Grassroots Health
Grant history
Year awarded: 2024Period: 2 yearsAmount awarded: $160,000Purpose: General Operating Support
Year awarded: 2023Period: 1 yearAmount awarded: $100,000Purpose: General Operating Support
Year awarded: 2020Period: 2 yearsAmount awarded: $200,000Purpose: General Operating Support
