Grants for County governments - Health

The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program will award grants to voluntarily restore and sustain healthy forests, rivers and streams that provide habitat for diverse native bird and aquatic species populations. Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 4 Years Details: Approximately $3.5 million is available this year. Major funding is provided by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, USDA’s Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This year, additional funding is provided by Altria Group and Cleveland-Cliffs. The overall goal of the program is to improve the quality and connectivity of forest and freshwater habitat to increase the distribution and abundance of birds, fish and other wildlife, as evidenced by a suite of species that collectively are indicators of forest and freshwater habitat condition. The program aims to: Improve the voluntarily management of public and private forestlands to create blocks with a mosaic of mixed-aged forests that support a diversity of bird and wildlife species, especially targeting golden-winged warbler, wood thrush, and cerulean warbler; and Improve stream health by voluntarily removing passage barriers, restoring riparian buffers, and improving water quality and hydrology to bolster populations of brook trout, eastern hellbender and freshwater mussels. Applicants are encouraged to deploy a range of strategies to engage public and private landowners in active stewardship through technical and financial assistance, demonstrations, education and outreach, and other innovative approaches. Funding Information The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program will award approximately $3.5 million in grants this year. Grant requests must range from $75,000 to $500,000. Grant Period: Projects should plan to start six months after the award date and be completed within four years. Notification of awards is expected to be mid-November. Geographic Focus The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program will award grants within the program boundary on the map at right, which includes portions of Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Eligible Entities Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, and educational institutions. For more information, visit NFWF.

This grant is designed to support licensed emergency medical services that have been operational for at least 12 months. It aims to fund the purchase of equipment, vehicles, and training materials to help improve response times and patient outcomes. Eligible entities include county/city governments, volunteer/non-profit organizations, and other eligible services. The funding requests can cover training, communications equipment, ambulances, emergency response vehicles, and specific medical equipment. Ineligible entities include private for-profit services and state agencies that do not meet the volunteer staffing requirement of 51% or more. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: June 30th

This grant provides financial support to citrus growers in select California counties to implement sustainable farming practices that improve soil health, enhance climate resilience, and promote environmental stewardship, with a focus on assisting socially disadvantaged farmers, women, and veterans.

The Clean Fleet Enterprise’s (CFE) Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology grant program is a statewide competitive application process for fleet vehicles and other clean fleet technology. Donor Name: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment State: Colorado County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/21/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Fleets will provide background information on their current fleet make-up, indicate the level of planning that has occurred for fleet transition, and provide information on vehicles and/or technology the fleet plans to acquire. In general, a successful applicant will convey an understanding of the grant program criteria, their preparedness to manage a complex and long- term fleet transition project, and their commitment to maintaining awarded vehicles in everyday fleet operations. Program Requirements  Requested vehicles must be domiciled in and operated from a site in the state of Colorado with a large percentage of their travel within the state. Requested vehicles should be owned and operated by the fleet or individual fleet owner applying for funding. In cases where a third-party, who will not operate the vehicles directly, applies for funding, information on ownership of the vehicles must be included with the application materials for consideration. Applicants must operate awarded vehicles per the terms and conditions provided by the state. Applicants are required to provide proof they are currently registered and in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State. Business entities outside of Colorado must review and, where applicable, file a Statement of Foreign Entity Authority (SOFEA) with the Colorado Secretary of State before submitting their application. Requested vehicles must be insured and authorized for use in the state of Colorado. Requested new vehicles must be procured in their original manufactured condition from a retail business or dealership, with no previous ownership. Used and/or demonstration vehicles are not eligible for funding through the Clean Fleet Enterprise. Upon award, applicants must agree to share vehicle operational data with the Clean Fleet Enterprise. Additional information on data collection will be provided on the program webpage. Applicants will be required to provide vehicle information with the Clean Fleet Enterprise. Fleets must notify the Clean Fleet Enterprise ahead of any intent to move awarded vehicles out of Colorado. Application submissions may not include confidential or trade-secret information. If an applicant believes information required to complete the application is confidential or trade-secret, they must prepare a redacted copy for submission and indicate such in the document title. The Clean Fleet Enterprise reserves the right to return applications that include confidential or trade-secret information. For more information, visit DPHE.

Through the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), UIHI launched a nationwide initiative to not only enhance evidence-based culturally rigorous chronic disease prevention programs, but also enhance public health infrastructure among urban Indian organizations. Donor Name: Urban Indian Health Institute State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/28/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: In this upcoming grant cycle, Sweetgrass funds will focus on Indigenous approaches to initiatives that address the following areas in preventing chronic diseases: Obesity Prevention, Commercial Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Heart Disease and Stroke. Priority Approaches  Funding that you receive may be used for expanding previous projects related to obesity prevention, commercial tobacco use prevention and cessation promotion, type 2 diabetes prevention, and heart disease and stroke prevention. The Community Grants Program Request for Applications (RFA) (RFA – Community Grants) encourages the use of AI/AN traditional, cultural, and regional knowledge in developing, implementing, and/or supporting chronic disease education, prevention, and management initiatives amongst urban Indian communities. Examples include chronic disease prevention and education, and/or management activities that: use cultural or regional adaptations of chronic disease prevention education program components, curriculums, toolkits, etc.; reclaim traditional knowledge of nutrition and use of first foods; promote access to or use of physical activity and other lifestyle modifications; engage Native youth and/or elders; address perceptions and beliefs and promote traditional values; or promote activities that emphasize community-driven planning for chronic disease prevention and control such as community needs assessments. Funding Information Funding Amount: $10,000. Funding Period: September 30, 2024–September 29, 2025. Geographic Diversity UIHI wants to have a broad reach across the United States. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for funding under this application, the organization must be one of the following: An Urban Indian Organization (UIO) – a Title V program as defined by the Indian Health Service; A member of the National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC); A not-for-profit urban Indian organization whose leadership and board are made up of a majority of urban Indians, and whose mission is to provide public health services to urban Indians may be eligible to apply on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must also participate in performance measurement, evaluation activities, and a chronic disease community of practice (includes annual webinar-based trainings and optional technical assistance services) to be coordinated by UIHI. For more information, visit UIHI.

The Community-Based Deer Management Grant Program will assist local communities and non-profits in facilitating efforts to address overabundant deer in New Jersey’s urban landscape. Donor Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding can assist in making signage, data, and deer processing needs to facilitate and/or maintain Community-Based Deer Management programs. Who is Eligible? Applicants eligible to apply for funding under this program include: County and local government units within New Jersey, including municipal park systems; Local nonprofit organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code authorized to operate in the State of New Jersey. Qualifications Required for Consideration Funding is available to support several initiatives as described below: Signage for Community-Based Hunting Programs Open only to County and Local government units within New Jersey, including municipal park systems. Applicants must own or otherwise be authorized to have signage installed at the identified locations. If approved to receive signage, an applicant will not receive any direct funding. Instead, NJDEP will contract to have the signs produced and delivered to the applicant. Deer Population Density Estimate/Survey Open only to County and Local government units within New Jersey, including municipal park systems. Forest Health Survey Open only to County and Local government units within New Jersey, including municipal park systems. Venison Donation Program Open to all entities identified under Who Is Eligible. Deer must be processed at New Jersey Department of Health inspected butchers. Venison must be donated to food banks operating in the State of New Jersey. Grant Limitations As noted above, funding for signage will not be included as a financial award to the recipient. NJDEP will coordinate the production and delivery of any signs. An applicant may apply for funding under any or all of the four (4) identified initiatives. The Department will have final determination of which initiatives and for how much they are funded for each applicant. The Department reserves the right not to award a grant if, in its sole discretion, no acceptable application is received, funding is no longer available or for any other reason. For more information, visit NJDEP.

Loudoun County is seeking grant applications from community organizations for the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Program to support their strategies that ensure greater equity and access to COVID-19 vaccine for those populations disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Donor Name: Loudoun County Government State: Virginia County: Loudoun County (VA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/08/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: The program is designed to fund specific projects and initiatives to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination and increase the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 among priority populations. The priority populations include, but are not limited to, those deemed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: People in racial and ethnic minority groups. People in rural communities. People who have disabilities. People who are homebound or isolated. People who are underinsured or uninsured. People who are immigrants and/or refugees. People who have transportation limitations. Funding for the program, which will be administered by the Loudoun County Health Department, is supported through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. Organizations eligible for funding include established nonprofit entities, such as community-based organizations, community health clinics, health care organizations, coalitions and faith-based organizations. Funding Information Amount of Funding Available: $306,407. Award Floor: $ 10,000. Award Ceiling: $ 102,000. Grant Period July 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025. Eligible Expenses Examples of eligible expenses for Cycle 4 COVID-19 vaccine funds include: Project staff positions for any need specifically related to enhancing COVID vaccine efforts (including administrative support staff) Travel Facility rental (off-site vaccination locations) Rental space and meeting space venues, specifically to enhance COVID-19 vaccination Vehicle rental Bus passes, as long as it gets someone to/from a vaccination appointment Associated costs for operating vaccine clinics Health communications materials and health education services Software that helps facilitate information flow. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Organizations applying for funding should be established nonprofit entities such as Community Based Organizations, Community Health Clinics/Centers, healthcare organizations, coalitions, Faith-Based Organizations, local government agencies, local educational agencies, etc., with demonstrated capacity to engage in relevant activities. To be eligible for this grant, the organization must conduct operations in, or must be focused on addressing the community needs in Loudoun County. Preferred Eligibility Requirements Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate the following: Experience in selected localities, rapport in the community(ies) of focus Local reach to identify and engage trusted messengers Experience and demonstrated trust working with communities most affected by COVID-19 Experience addressing social determinants/conditions that influence the populations of focus Capacity to expand services where other community-based organizations do not exist or do not have capacity to support implementation of vaccine activities Experience in community health promotion and improvement, e.g. immunization projects, prevention/wellness programs, etc. For more information, visit Loudoun County.

Through its competitive grant-making process, The Community Foundation of South Alabama (“CFSA”) awards grants to local nonprofits serving Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Monroe, Conecuh, Choctaw, Clarke, and Washington Counties. Donor Name: Community Foundation of South Alabama State: Alabama County: Baldwin County (AL), Choctaw County (AL), Clarke County (AL), Conecuh County (AL), Escambia County (AL), Mobile County (AL), Monroe County (AL), Washington County (AL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: These grants are funded through the Foundation’s unrestricted funds and field of interest funds established by donors to address the most pressing needs in the community. Focus Areas  The Community Foundation of South Alabama has six key focus areas for the eight-county footprint: Family, Education, Work, Racial Equity, Arts and Culture, and Mental and Behavioral Health. For 2024, the Foundation will accept grant applications in the following six priorities: Promoting parenting education Expanding opportunities to help young people get well-paying jobs through workforce training Increasing access to preschool education Increasing youth access to extracurricular activities Advance matters of fairness and racial equity with a critical focus on underprivileged youth Increasing youth access to equitable, high-quality arts and culture Mental and behavioral supports for individuals and families. Types of Grants Through its competitive grant-making, CFSA is awarding program grants only in 2024. These grants are typically one-year funding commitments. Program Grants  Program grants enable a nonprofit organization or coalition of organizations and interested stakeholders to implement a specific project designed to benefit the community. CFSA is most interested in supporting sustainable programs that have the potential to produce meaningful results on community priorities and/or needs. Funding is provided for the expansion or refinement of existing programs as well as new programs that show promise of efficacy and sustainability. Grants to programs with a successful track record are also considered. Program grants are restricted to expenses directly and indirectly related to the operation of the project. No more than 20% may be used to pay for indirect or administrative expenses. Grants may not be used for general operating support or organizational capacity building. Funding Information As a general rule, CFSA prefers program grant requests that do not exceed 50% of the budget for the program/project/activity for which the proposal is seeking support. This demonstrates that the proposal has a diversified base of support and has some measure of community buy-in. CFSA grant amounts may range from $5,000-$15,000. Requests should not exceed $15,000. Please be advised that submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Geographical Areas Organizations must serve a portion of the eight-county region which includes Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, and Washington counties. All requested funding must directly benefit individuals who reside in CFSA’s eight-county region. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant organizations must be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 organization, government entity, educational institution, or religious organization. If applying using fiscal sponsorship, the applicant must present a formal written agreement. CFSA Typically Does Not Fund: Individuals Fundraising expenses Religious activities Conference or seminar expenses Lobbying or political activities Political organizations or candidates for public office Budget deficit or debit reduction Scholarship or endowment funds of another charity Tickets for charity benefits Capital projects and campaigns. For more information, visit CFSA.

This program provides competitive funding for community organizations and local governments to build or improve public facilities that support work, education, and health monitoring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Emma Carey Groh Trust provides grants to group homes, orphanages, and homeless shelters for programs that specifically benefit children, including children with disabilities. Donor Name: Emma Carey Groh Trust State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Education Health Human Services Grantmaking Priorities Preference may be given to requests for the following: Programs that serve children with disabilities. Funding Information Average grant size: $4,000. Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Limitations Grants must provide direct benefit to children. The foundation does not fund requests for: Construction costs Capital improvements Expenses that do not directly benefit children For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is requesting applications for its Equity & Justice Grant. Donor Name: Ben & Jerry’s Foundation State: Vermont County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Each summer, the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation offers grants of up to $15,000, with an average grant size of $10,000, to Vermont-based, Vermont-focused, non-profit organizations working to address racial, economic, social, and environmental disparities and injustice in Vermont. They will seek out innovative programs that are working toward fundamental change in Vermont and that approach their work through the lens of social justice and equity. Priorities  Funding preference will be given to organizations whose areas of interest may include, but are not limited to: Equity in education and early childcare Equity in access to safe and affordable housing Criminal justice reform Workers’ rights and Equity in access to healthy and affordable food. Eligibility Requirements  To be considered for funding, each applicant organization must be: Located in Vermont. A Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization. Represented by a fiscal agent with 501(c)(3) status. Organizations with Total Annual Operating Budgets under $350,000. Ineligibility  Unfortunately, they cannot consider requests for: Programs that solely provide direct services to individuals Discretionary or emergency requests Schools Colleges or universities Individuals or scholarship programs Research, litigation or legal expenses Capital or endowment campaigns State agencies or government-sponsored programs Businesses or business associations Religious activities One time events Other foundations or regranting organizations Organizations or programs that are focused or based outside the state of Vermont. For more information, visit BJF.

This funding supports projects in the Appalachian Region that create jobs, improve infrastructure, enhance education and health, and strengthen community development.

This funding provides financial support to local agencies in Pennsylvania to help alleviate poverty and address the economic impacts of COVID-19 for low-income residents.

This program provides funding to small local governments in Pennsylvania for community revitalization projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to provide grant funding for establishment of an incentive grant program used by eligible entities to attract new out-of-state events to Illinois when competing with other states’ destinations. Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity State: Illinois County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 5 Years Details: The program can be developed at the local level and may include, but not limited to: Event space/venue rental: Room rental, event staging – build, setup, trussing, lighting, pipe and draping, power and sound, security, traffic control. If the applicant is a venue that owns the facility and controls any assets outlined in this example those costs are not allowable. Event rentals: Tables, seating, décor, tents, dinnerware, flatware, glassware, linens Food/Beverage: Meals, beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages), service labor fees Audio/Visual Support: Microphones, screens/projectors, other specialized equipment, internet access, service labor fees Entertainment (as part of an otherwise planned event): Speakers, DJs, performing acts Registration & Event Management: Event management technology software that handles online event registration; virtual, hybrid and onsite solutions and attendee engagement Transportation: Shuttle service provided to move overnight guests to and from the event/venue space on a master account (individual guest receipts are not eligible). Shuttle service to pick up overnight guests at the airport and drop them off at the hotel and vice versa upon the conclusion of the meeting/event; this is for guests on a master account as individual guest receipts are not eligible. Bid fees associated with attracting a new event to Illinois Room night credits that are actualized, contracted, revenue-generating group room nights directly sourced by the bureau and must exceed 300 for outside the City of Chicago and 5000 for the City of Chicago Performance Goals and Measures Program goals or performance measures must include, but not limited to: Estimated hotel room nights booked as a result of the events. Economic impact of the events. Attract or retain events to Illinois that would not have otherwise occurred in Illinois. Funding Information Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is $15,000,000. Awards will range from $50,000 to $5,000,000. Project Period The period of performance is expected to be January 25th, 2024 through January 31st, 2029. Eligibility Criteria An entity must be registered in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, at the time of grant application. The portal will verify that the entity: Has a valid FEIN number Has a current SAM.gov registration, SAM.gov registrations must be marked as “public” to allow the GATA Grantee Portal to expedite the review of the federal information; Has a valid UEI number Is not on the Federal Excluded Parties List Is in Good Standing with the Illinois Secretary of State Is not on the Illinois Stop Payment list Is not on the Department of Healthcare and Family Services Provider Sanctions list Eligible Applicants include Unit of local government Local promotion group, Not-for-profit organization; For-profit organization; Convention center authority For more information, visit DCEO.

The Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation awards grants to organizations supporting senior residents in Maryland. Donor Name: Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation State: Maryland County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Health Human services Grantmaking Priorities Preference is given to organizations in the state of Maryland that benefit the elderly, disadvantaged, and disabled. Funding Information Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000. Requirements Organizations are not considered when their fundraising expenses have exceeded 15% of their total gross receipts in each of the two years prior to submission of an application. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

The Joseph H. Stahlberg Foundation awards grants to organizations that are engaged in medical, psychiatric, or psychological research and not associated with a particular religion. Donor Name: Joseph H. Stahlberg Foundation State: California County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Area Health Grantmaking Priorities Preference may be given to research related to dementia, autism, or Alzheimer’s disease. Funding Information Average grant size: $15,000 to $30,000 Average total giving per year: $115,000 Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

Applications are now being accepted for the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program – Facility Acquisitions. Donor Name: Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI) State: Maine County: Aroostook County (ME), Franklin County (ME), Penobscot County (ME), Piscataquis County (ME), Somerset County (ME), Washington County (ME) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: If you are buying the furniture and fixtures plus the enrollment of an existing child care business and you can demonstrate at least a 25% increase in enrollment within four months of the transaction, you may be eligible for a Child Care Infrastructure Grant for up to 50% of your costs, for a total award of up to $25,000. Priority Areas Priority will be given to applications from Aroostook, Franklin, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset and Washington Counties. In addition, applicants committing to the following will receive bonus points: Providing care for infants Providing care for toddlers Providing care for families income-eligible for subsidy Participating in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Uses of funds  Grant awards received may be used for the following purposes: Purchasing furniture, fixtures, educational materials and other assets from an existing child care provider. Selected examples include books, musical instruments, developmentally appropriate toys, tables & chairs, cribs, sleeping mats and more Fees to use existing business practices, policies and menus Inheriting current enrollment and expanding enrollment by 25% within 4 months Light renovations to the space to enhance the quality or to increase capacity. Buying additional indoor activities or enhancing the outdoor space to accept more children. Procuring health and safety supplies and other materials required to increase your enrollment. Having sufficient working capital on hand for the first month. Selected examples include money to cover a week of pre-opening payroll and a month of children’s food while you adjust to new subsidy and USDA food program levels. For more information, visit CEI.

The RHIG Program, established by the Kansas Legislature through House Bill 2208 on May 6, 2021, is designed to strengthen and enhance healthcare services in eligible Kansas counties by providing transitional assistance to hospitals. Funded with $10,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, the program aims to help hospitals transition their current healthcare delivery models to ones more suitable for their communities. Eligible projects include transitioning to new provider types, service and delivery modifications, market studies, technological advancements such as telemedicine, and personnel acquisition. The program underscores a public-private partnership model requiring a $2 match from private stakeholders for every $1 of state funds. All RHIG funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, with the program set to expire on June 30, 2025. All counties in Kansas can apply except Douglas, Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, or Wyandotte counties.

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) aims to fund the dissemination of successful cancer control interventions through its Dissemination of CPRIT-Funded Cancer Control Interventions (DI) award. This program supports the sharing and adoption of effective cancer prevention and control strategies across Texas, focusing on previously funded CPRIT projects. Eligible projects are those that have concluded within the last three years or are ongoing expansion efforts, with a funding cap of $450,000 over 36 months. The initiative stresses active dissemination strategies and the development of products with practical impact, targeting resource-limited and medically underserved areas.