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Grassroots Health

Washington, D.C., United States

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.

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Grant history

Year awarded: 2024
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $160,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2023
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $100,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2020
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $200,000
Purpose: General Operating Support