What is a Ryan White Grant and who is Ryan White?
The Ryan White grants are federal grants awarded through the Ryan White Care Act. The Care Act was signed into law on August 15, 1990. The purpose of the Care Act is to improve the quality and availability of care for people with HIV/AIDS and their families. The Care Act was amended and reauthorized in May 1996 and named after Ryan White. Ryan White was an Indiana teenager who became a public educator for HIV/AIDS after he became infected with HIV. He died the same year the legislation was passed (www.hrsa.com). Return to top…
