Great Health for America
About
In collaboration with U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and federally funded programs, you will implement a project focused on reducing chronic disease rates within a defined geographic area within four communities: Lake County, Indiana; Sandusky and Toledo metro area, Ohio; Brownsville, Texas; Petersburg, Virginia. The goal is to demonstrate how individual and system-level interventions can encourage healthier habits and choices that can reduce the burden of chronic disease in children. When these lifestyle and community changes are maintained over time, reductions in the burden of chronic diseases among adults in the United States may eventually result. Findings from these demonstration programs will inform the potential replication of successful interventions in additional communities. Additionally, HHS will use findings from this demonstration project to inform future approaches to funding and measuring effects of novel efforts to improve health for individuals and communities.
Great Health for America is a collaborative federal initiative between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and federally funded programs. This demonstration project funds organizations implementing community-based interventions designed to reduce chronic disease rates in selected geographic areas: Lake County, Indiana; the Sandusky and Toledo metro areas in Ohio; Brownsville, Texas; and Petersburg, Virginia. The grant supports projects that combine individual and system-level interventions to encourage healthier habits and lifestyle choices, with a particular focus on reducing chronic disease burden in children. By establishing sustainable community changes, the program aims to create long-term reductions in adult chronic disease rates across the United States. This is an ideal opportunity for public health organizations, nonprofits, community health centers, and government agencies seeking to implement evidence-based chronic disease prevention strategies. Entrepreneurs and organizations in the designated communities should apply to demonstrate how integrated interventions can transform health outcomes. Findings from these demonstration programs will inform the replication of successful models in additional communities and shape future federal funding approaches to health improvement initiatives.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
August 3, 2026
Award Amount
See listing
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Funding Range
Not specified - contact program for details
Deadline
2026-08-03
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Check HHS/CDC Grants.gov portal for current cycle information
Best For
Public health organizations, nonprofits, community health centers, government agencies, and organizations in Lake County IN, Sandusky/Toledo OH, Brownsville TX, and Petersburg VA
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Great Health for America?
Eligibility criteria are not specified in the available information. However, based on the program structure, eligible applicants likely include state health departments, local health agencies, nonprofit organizations, community health centers, and federally qualified health centers operating in the four designated communities: Lake County, Indiana; Sandusky and Toledo metro area, Ohio; Brownsville, Texas; and Petersburg, Virginia. For detailed eligibility requirements and whether your organization qualifies, visit the official HHS or CDC website.
How much funding does Great Health for America provide?
Specific funding amounts are not detailed in the available program information. Funding varies by cycle and project scope. Visit the official HHS or CDC grant portal for current funding levels, budget limitations, and award amounts for the current funding cycle.
How do I apply for Great Health for America?
Applications are typically submitted through official federal grant portals such as Grants.gov or the HHS grant management system. The application process generally requires a detailed project proposal, budget narrative, organizational capacity documentation, and alignment with CDC and HHS priorities for chronic disease prevention. Visit the official HHS and CDC websites for current application deadlines, submission requirements, and guidance documents specific to this program cycle.
What can Great Health for America funding be used for?
Funding supports the implementation of individual and system-level interventions aimed at reducing chronic disease rates in defined geographic areas. Eligible uses include community-based programs promoting healthier habits and lifestyle choices, with emphasis on reducing chronic disease burden in children. Projects should demonstrate how interventions can be sustained over time to achieve long-term health improvements. Contact the program administrators or review the official funding announcement for specific allowable expenses and cost categories.
Last updated: July 5, 2026