Great Health for America
This grant supports projects in four U.S. communities to test and share strategies that help children adopt healthier habits, aiming to reduce chronic disease rates now and in the future.
Funder: Centers for Disease Control - NCCDPHP
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (Full application, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $32,000,000 total; expected 4 awards of ~$8,000,000 each over 2 years ($4M/year/site)
Summary: Supports community-driven demonstration projects to reduce childhood chronic disease in four high-need U.S. communities, with the goal of informing scalable, evidence-based interventions.
Key Information: Each applicant may apply for only one specified site; research activities are not allowed.
Description
This CDC cooperative agreement funds demonstration projects aimed at reducing the burden of chronic disease in children within four targeted communities: Lake County (Indiana), Sandusky and Toledo metro area (Ohio), Brownsville (Texas), and Petersburg (Virginia). The program emphasizes community-driven, evidence-based strategies tailored to local needs, focusing on interventions in clinical care, nutrition, physical activity, family support, and policy change. The initiative aims to generate data and best practices for replication in additional communities, ultimately guiding future federal investment in chronic disease prevention. Projects must align with CDC and HHS priorities, including transparency, evidence-based practice, and community engagement.
