Project Diabetes
Forecasted
Project Diabetes supports Tennessee communities with policy, systems, and environmental projects that expand access to healthy food and physical activity to prevent chronic disease.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2028 (Letter of Intent) | March 2028 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Category A: up to $150,000 annually for three years ($450,000 total) | Category B: up to $15,000 annually for two years ($30,000 total)
Summary: Project Diabetes funds policy, systems, and environmental changes that expand healthy food access and physical activity to prevent chronic disease in Tennessee communities.
Key Information: Applicants must finance project implementation upfront; grant expenses are reimbursed monthly.
Description
Project Diabetes is a Tennessee Department of Health initiative supporting primary prevention projects that aim to prevent chronic disease before it occurs. The program funds policy, systems, and environmental changes within Tennessee communities, moving beyond individual behavior interventions or one-time events. Its approach addresses the structures in which people work, live, and play, including how resources are allocated and services are delivered, to tackle obesity, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases.
The 2022–2025 funding priorities focused on increasing access to healthy food and beverages through convenient distribution and purchase outlets, and expanding access to safe spaces for exercise and recreation. Supported strategies range from farm-to-institution programs, healthy food pantries, produce incentives, and breastfeeding support to community fitness programs, bicycle infrastructure, parks, and recreation facility improvements.
