110+
3X
TOTAL YEARS OF EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE IN SPORTS AND INSURANCE
TRIPLED IN SIZE
FOUNDED BY A FORMER PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE
EXPERIENCE
GRANT A DIFFERENCE IN A YOUNG ATHLETE'S LIFE
The average cost for one kid to play one sport annually is $693. Players Health is providing micro-grants of $693 to families for kids to play the sport that they love.
FINANCIAL BARRIERS
TO YOUTH SPORTS ACCESS
BREAKING DOWN
THE COST TO PLAY YOUTH SPORTS CAN BE A BARRIER FOR MANY FAMILIES
$693
33%
average per-season cost for a child to play one sport
FEES CAN VARY DRASTICALLY BY SPORT
10%
of parents from households making <50k per year say youth sports cost too much and the cost makes it difficult for their child to participate
Some families spend
of their annual income on fees for their children to play sports
FLAG FOOTBALL
ICE HOCKEY
OTHER BARRIERS TO TEAM SPORTS INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION ISSUES, TEAM TRAVEL COSTS, AND ATHLETE FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES, LIKE WORK
Sources: Aspen Institute Project Play "State of Play 2021" and "Youth Sports Facts" reports, aspenprojectplay.org; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Youth Sports Strategy, health.gov; Rand Corporation, "Who Plays, Who Pays?" report, rand.org; Intuit TurboTax Blog, blog.turbotax.intuit.com
$268
$2,583
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Submit your application below for a chance to receive one of the 75 micro-grants in the amount of $693, NOW through June 19th, 2022.
A MICRO-GRANT,
A MEGA DIFFERENCE
THANK YOU FOR APPLYING FOR A MICRO-GRANT
Please check the email you used in the Micro-Grant application to view your selection status.
If you were not selected as a recipient of a Micro-Grant, we encourage you to stay connected with Players Health to learn about future Micro-Grant opportunities.
BREAKING DOWN THE MICRO-GRANT RECIPIENTS
If you were selected as a recipient of a Micro-Grant, the last day to submit your information to receive your check is Monday, December 12, 2022. Please respond to your email from Players Health with the requested contact information before this date OR reach out to us at [email protected] and our team will assist you.