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DID YOU KNOW?
In 1974, 1 in 15 children aged 6 to 11 was overweight. By 2002, that number had risen to 1 in 6!
- Source: National Center for Health Statistics
"Virginians are getting fatter more rapidly than residents of any other state in the country, state nutritionist Jeremy Akers says."
- Virginian-Pilot, 8/6/05
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 Applications Now Being Accepted for Healthy Life Grant
The Hall of Fame's Healthy Life Education Grant is now available for field trips and outreach programs. All in-house programs are available as outreach starting fall 2007.
The Healthy Life program makes grant money available for schools to bring groups to the museum or for us to bring the programs to you at no admission cost. Our programs are designed to educate young people about healthy lifestyles and encourage positive development of mind, body and character. (Read More About Our Education Programs)
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for grant assistance can be submitted online. For more information contact Shirley Martin at 393-8031 ext 14.
HOW IT WORKS
Grants are provided through donations from government entities, corporations or small businesses, civic organizations or foundations and will be targeted to groups or localities based on stipulations from the grant provider. Funds pay for admission and participation in education programs. Available grants will be posted in this online space and at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
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