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 (applications due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $32,000,000 over 2 years | Expected awards: 4 | Typical award: ~$8,000,000 per recipient ($4M/year)
Summary: Supports large-scale, community-driven demonstration projects to reduce chronic disease rates in children across four targeted U.S. communities, with findings to inform broader national strategies.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply for one of the four designated sites; no cost-sharing required.
Description
This funding opportunity from the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) aims to reduce the burden of chronic diseases among children in four high-need communities: Lake County, Indiana; Sandusky and Toledo metro area, Ohio; Brownsville, Texas; and Petersburg, Virginia. The program funds demonstration projects that engage local stakeholders to identify root causes, implement evidence-based interventions, and track measurable health outcomes. The results will inform future CDC and HHS investments and strategies for community-level chronic disease prevention.
The program emphasizes:
- Community engagement and coalition building
- Local needs assessment and priority setting
- Data infrastructure and dashboard development
- Implementation of evidence-based interventions tailored to local conditions
- Ongoing evaluation and continuous quality improvement
Applicants must demonstrate deep organizational presence and relationships within the target community, and only one application per site is allowed.
