HERd is a  "Each team selected to participate will receive grant funding and training to implement an organic, community-based, and data-driven solution to their challenge. Teachers / coordinators will receive a stipend to support the project. All projects must incorporate civic engagement that extends beyond their school, and must center around three issue pillars: civic engagement; Health & Wellness; and STEM and College Access. Participating teams will create a website, develop social media campaigns, and use professional communication tools to share their progress throughout the program."